Climate & Environment
Research directly attributes 18-20% of Pine Island Glacier's retreat since 1940s to human-driven climate change, with impacts expected to persist for centuries.
Australian ski season opens with snow, but El Niño and climate fears loom
Australia's snow season begins with decent early falls, but resorts face long-term threats from El Niño, climate change, and soaring lift pass costs that have…
HighOppressive Heat, Smoke and Storms Set to Blanket U.S. This Weekend
A dangerous combination of extreme heat, humidity, and wildfire smoke will blanket the US this weekend, with the West facing the worst conditions and trapped s…
HighScientists Describe Snuffleupagus: A Newly Discovered Adorable Predator
Scientists have identified and formally described Snuffleupagus, a newly discovered predatory species characterized by adorable physical features, expanding ou…
MediumEstudio revela que híbridos enchufables emiten seis veces más CO2 de lo oficialmente reportado
Un análisis de Transport & Environment basado en datos de la AEMA muestra que los vehículos híbridos enchufables emiten 145 gramos de CO2 por kilómetro en cond…
HighDrought reveals centuries-old palace gardens and castle ruins across southern England
Unusually hot, dry summer weather across southern England has revealed parch marks exposing centuries-old architectural footprints at heritage sites including…
HighSpain braces for 'Super El Niño' impacts far beyond Pacific waters
Spain's meteorological agency warns of significant El Niño effects reaching the Iberian Peninsula, with forecasts of intense storms, heat, and drought conditio…
HighIA não vale o sacrifício, diz Lydia Davis em entrevista sobre criatividade
A escritora americana Lydia Davis expressa preocupação com o consumo de recursos da IA e seu impacto no processo criativo, argumentando que a tecnologia contri…
HighTornado EF1 afecta región de Ñuble con vientos de hasta 178 km/h
La Dirección Meteorológica de Chile confirmó que un tornado EF1 impactó la región de Ñuble el lunes, afectando cuatro comunas con vientos de hasta 178 km/h y c…
HighLos acreedores de España por renovables cierran búsqueda de bienes con 400 activos identificados
Los fondos de litigación que representan a inversores afectados por el recorte de primas a renovables han identificado 400 activos españoles en el extranjero s…
HighAtacama's extreme aridity dates back 40 million years, reshaping climate science
Scientists using cosmogenic isotope analysis reveal the Atacama Desert's hyperarid core has maintained extreme dryness for over 40 million years, fundamentally…
HighFourth European Heat Wave Threatens to Fuel Wildfires in France and Spain
A fourth heat wave since May is bringing dangerous temperatures to southern Europe, combining with dry conditions and winds to heighten wildfire risks across F…
HighCorals Create Oxygen-Generating Vortices, But Heat Disrupts the Process
Corals generate tiny vortices to enhance oxygen intake, but elevated temperatures disable this adaptive mechanism, threatening their survival in warming oceans.
HighFrom Wildfire Trauma to Innovation: Entrepreneurs Build Fire-Proof Solutions
US entrepreneurs affected by devastating wildfires are developing new technologies to protect lives and property, from fire-proof bunkers to hydraulic homes th…
HighNorthern Lights visible across Ireland and UK; more displays possible Tuesday
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of Ireland and the UK overnight due to a powerful solar storm, with additional displays possible Tuesday dependin…
HighEarth's rotation slowing due to climate change, but 25-hour days remain millions of years away
A new study reveals climate change is slowing Earth's rotation faster than any period in 3.6 million years, but days won't become 25 hours for hundreds of mill…
HighHeat dome fuels wildfires across West and Northern Plains
A severe heat dome across the West and Northern Plains is driving dangerous wildfire conditions, including the Summit Fire north of Los Angeles, prompting evac…
HighKnicks edge Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, taking a 2-0 series lead as Wembanyama's final shot missed. Jalen Bruns…
HighArthur seeks forgiveness and offers help to Adriana after firing her unjustly
In upcoming episodes of Brazilian telenovela 'Quem ama cuida', wealthy Arthur visits shelter-bound Adriana after learning she lost everything in floods and was…
HighUtah declares emergency as historic red flag warning fuels massive wildfire
Utah is under a historic 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag weather warning as the Cottonwood Fire grows, prompting statewide July Fourth fireworks ba…
HighOil prices fall 1%+ as Norway strike ends, offsetting Hurricane Delta output cuts
Oil prices fell over 1% Friday after Norway's 10-day oil worker strike ended, though both Brent and WTI gained roughly 9% for the week amid supply concerns fro…
HighEU ETS Reserve Price Could Curb Coal Switching During Gas Price Shocks
Researchers propose an automatic EU ETS reserve price mechanism to prevent coal switching during gas price spikes, protecting both climate goals and consumer e…
HighEU soft wheat exports rise 6% to 17.67M tonnes as maize imports surge 88%
EU soft wheat exports reached 17.67 million tonnes in 2022/23, up 6% year-over-year, with France dominating shipments. Maize imports surged 88% due to drought…
HighWildfire near Los Angeles forces 29,000 residents to evacuate
A large wildfire near Los Angeles has forced approximately 29,000 residents to evacuate their homes, with thousands of houses threatened by the advancing flame…
HighOnda de calor mata mais de 2,7 mil pessoas na Inglaterra e País de Gales
Estudo revela que o calor extremo em maio e junho causou mais de 2,7 mil mortes na Inglaterra e País de Gales, enquanto Londres sedia debates sobre adaptação u…
HighBank of England shortlists native wildlife for new banknotes amid political backlash
The Bank of England has unveiled a shortlist of native British wildlife—including puffins, dolphins, and bumblebees—for new banknote designs, with public votin…
HighPadres' playoff hopes derailed by costly errors in Rays sweep
The San Diego Padres were swept by Tampa Bay, dropping out of playoff contention after a crucial error by outfielder Samad Taylor turned a routine fly ball int…
HighTornado no Paraná deixa 6 mortos e mais de 700 feridos em Rio Bonito do Iguaçu
Um tornado de intensidade F2-F3 devastou Rio Bonito do Iguaçu no Paraná, causando pelo menos 6 mortes e mais de 700 feridos. Ventos podem ter ultrapassado 250…
HighIvory Coast, Senegal Storm Toward World Cup Qualification With Dominant Wins
Ivory Coast and Senegal delivered dominant performances in World Cup qualifiers, with Ivory Coast routing Seychelles 7-0 and Senegal defeating South Sudan 5-0,…
HighLeilão de energia fóssil cria contradição perigosa com metas climáticas do Brasil
Leilão de contratos de longo prazo com fontes fósseis compromete a credibilidade do Brasil em política climática e contradiz metas de redução de emissões apres…
HighHousing Must Be Central to Climate Action, Not Afterthought
Housing remains largely absent from climate action despite being essential infrastructure protecting 2.8 billion people lacking adequate shelter. Experts argue…
HighChina's Himalayan Defenses Fail Against Unexpected Disaster Cascade
Chinese border defenses upgraded after last year's glacial flood proved insufficient when a cascade of hazards struck the Nepal-China border crossing, overwhel…
HighMalaysia braces for extreme heat, floods as El Niño intensifies
Malaysia faces potential temperatures exceeding 40°C and extreme weather as El Niño intensifies through 2026-2027, with risks of floods, haze, and water scarci…
HighHurricane Lala threatens Hawaii as Midwest flooding crisis deepens
Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii while Indiana requests federal aid as severe Midwest flooding intensifies, creating dual weather emergencies across the nation.
HighThree tropical storms active across Atlantic and Pacific basins
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean while Tropical Storm Dolly continues to churn in the Atlantic, with multiple weather systems…
HighNepal tunnel worker describes 20-minute flood escape as death toll exceeds 1,000
Hydropower workers in Nepal describe harrowing escapes from flash floods that killed over 1,000 people, with hundreds more missing in tunnel networks along the…
HighOver 220,000 petition Sony to reverse plan to end PlayStation physical game discs by 2028
Sony plans to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games by January 2028, sparking a petition from over 220,000 players and subscription cancellati…
HighScientists identify SNOR protein that primes dormant ribosomes for rapid restart
Researchers identify SNOR, a ribosome-associated protein that prepares dormant ribosomes for rapid reactivation when nutrients return after prolonged starvatio…
HighFlash flooding swamps Northeast, halts half-marathon and traps motorists
Flash flooding across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut caused water rescues, stranded vehicles, and forced half-marathon runners through waist-deep waters…
HighNewsom declares emergency as atmospheric river threatens Southern California with severe flooding
Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency across four Southern California counties facing a powerful atmospheric river storm threatening flash floods, muds…
HighRio Nature & Climate Week unites scientists, artists for June climate debate
Rio de Janeiro hosts its first Nature & Climate Week (June 1-6) bringing together scientists, indigenous leaders, artists, and policymakers to discuss climate…
HighScientific expedition discovers neon-blue glowing spider in Angola's remote 'Source of Life'
A scientific expedition in Angola's Lisima Plateau discovered dozens of potentially new species, including a neon blue fluorescent spider, highlighting the reg…
HighEastern Australia braces for fresh storms as cleanup continues
Severe weather warnings span Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Tasmania with winds up to 100km/h expected. Police consider charging a teen who ignored flood w…
HighSpinal Tumors Reveal Inbreeding Crisis in Extinct Saber-Toothed Cats
Fossilized spines from La Brea Tar Pits show saber-toothed cats suffered rare spinal nerve tumors at 930x modern rates, suggesting severe inbreeding before ext…
HighAustralia's Finke River emerges as world's oldest, potentially predating dinosaurs by 300M years
The Finke River in central Australia is the leading candidate for Earth's oldest river, with geological evidence suggesting its drainage system has persisted f…
MediumSwiss survey finds young people pessimistic about future prospects
A Swiss generational survey finds 94% of respondents believe young people will not achieve better quality of life than their parents, with 18-24-year-olds expr…
HighNepal Disaster Triggers Flood Warnings Across 8 Himalayan Nations
Scientists warn that a Nepal disaster has exposed critical flood vulnerabilities across eight Himalayan nations with thousands of glaciers, urging improved mon…
HighEurope's heat wave intensifies: Italy on red alert, Austria breaks temperature record
A severe heat wave sweeping Europe has placed all major Italian cities under red alert status, while Austria simultaneously recorded a new heat record, signali…
HighNagoya hit by record 105mm rainfall in single hour, disrupting city
Nagoya, Japan experienced record-breaking rainfall of 105mm in a single hour, triggering flood warnings and severely disrupting daily life in the city.
HighWestern US heat dome shatters records as wildfire risks surge
A severe heat dome gripping the Western US is driving record-breaking temperatures and heightened wildfire risks, with cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix nearin…
HighTottenham seeks trophy breakthrough against in-form Liverpool in Carabao Cup semi
Tottenham hosts Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, with Spurs seeking their first trophy in 16 years despite recent injuries and poor fo…
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