Nepal Flooding, Extreme Heat-Driven Wildfires Dominate Global Crisis Coverage
Nepal faces severe flooding while extreme heat conditions fuel widespread wildfires across regions, creating dual climate-related disasters.
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Oceanos atingem temperatura recorde de 21,1 ºC, potencialmente a mais quente em 125 mil anos
Os oceanos globais atingiram 21,1 ºC em agosto de 2026, o valor mais elevado registado em tempos modernos. Cientistas sugerem que pode ser necessário recuar 125 mil anos para encontrar condições oceânicas comparáveis.
US Declares Drought Disaster for Puerto Rico as Water Crisis Deepens
The US has declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico following record-dry conditions in San Juan, prompting water rationing and public health concerns amid infrastructure challenges.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 34 Australians among 403 missing as death toll exceeds 100
Flash floods in Nepal-Tibet border region have killed over 100 people with 403 missing, including 34 Australians and hundreds of foreign nationals on pilgrimage.
Endangered parrot eggs hatch after Thai smuggler arrested at Johannesburg airport
South African authorities arrested a Thai national attempting to smuggle 50 endangered parrot eggs in a homemade incubator at Johannesburg airport. Many eggs have hatched and are receiving specialized care.
33 Britons, including 13-year-old girl, missing after devastating Nepal-Tibet border flood
A catastrophic flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has left over 400 travellers missing, including 33 British citizens and a 13-year-old girl. At least 157 bodies have been recovered as rescue efforts continue.
Avalanche-Triggered Flash Floods Kill Hundreds in Nepal and Tibet
An avalanche triggered an unusual flash flood in Nepal and Tibet without heavy rainfall, leaving hundreds of people unaccounted for in the affected areas.
Glacier collapse suspected in deadly Nepal flash flood
A glacier collapse in Nepal may have triggered a devastating flash flood, according to experts investigating the disaster. The incident highlights climate-related risks to mountainous regions.
Nepal flash flood devastates Himalayan villages; dramatic footage shows wall of water
A devastating flash flood swept through Nepal's Himalayan districts near the Tibet border, with dramatic footage showing torrents of muddy water destroying villages. Nepal Police released videos capturing the disaster's destructive force.
Sadhguru oversees rescue ops as 77 Isha Foundation pilgrims missing in Tibet floods
Flash floods in Gyirong, Tibet swept away 77 pilgrims from Sadhguru's Isha Foundation at an immigration center. Spiritual leader says he's overseeing rescue efforts as hundreds remain missing across the region.
Deadly flash floods and mudslides devastate Nepal-Tibet border region
A massive flash flood and mudslide struck the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 31 people with hundreds of tourists reported missing. Video footage captures the destructive force destroying infrastructure.
Nepal Death Toll Hits 362 as India Sets Up Emergency Control Room
Death toll from Nepal's glacial-triggered flash floods reaches 362 with nearly 1,500 missing including 290 Indians. India's MEA establishes round-the-clock control room as rescue operations intensify and fresh flood threats loom.
Assam's tea industry faces perfect storm of climate, labor exodus, and price collapse
Assam's tea plantations, producing over half of India's tea, face a deepening labor crisis as climate change reduces yields, stagnant prices squeeze producers, and workers increasingly seek alternative employment.
105 Indian nationals among 384 tourists unaccounted for after Nepal flash flood
At least 105 Indian nationals are among 384 tourists whose whereabouts remain unconfirmed after a flash flood hit Nepal's Bhote Koshi River. Bihar faces alert as swelling Gandak River poses downstream risks.
Flash flood kills 9 in Nepal, damages 354 MW of hydropower capacity
A sudden flash flood in central Nepal killed nine people and damaged eight operational hydropower projects with 354 MW capacity. Authorities suspect a glacial lake outburst flood originating from the Tibetan side.
Flash floods in Nepal kill 7, leave dozens missing as rescue ops intensify
Flash flooding of the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district has killed at least seven people with dozens missing. Rescue operations involving the Nepali Army, police, and 14 helicopters are underway across affected areas.
Ghana's Food Movement reclaims indigenous cuisine, rejecting colonial legacy of imports
A Ghanaian grassroots movement is reviving indigenous, climate-resilient crops as alternatives to western imports, positioning local food systems as economic and cultural sovereignty.
Volcanic eruptions and climate change disrupt Indian-Pacific ocean connection
Volcanic eruptions and warming climate are disrupting the long-established oceanographic link between the Indian and Pacific oceans, altering traditional circulation patterns.
Next Atlantic Storm Named Dolly, Unrelated to Parton's Death
The next Atlantic hurricane will be named Dolly, clarifying it has no connection to Dolly Parton's recent death. The name was pre-assigned to the storm years in advance.
UN Desertification Forum Spotlights Central Asia's Land Degradation Crisis
Central Asian nations convene at UN desertification conference in Mongolia to address land degradation affecting over 80 million hectares. Regional leaders emphasize need for cooperation on climate resilience and ecosystem preservation.
Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level Delivers Pro Racing Performance at $4K Discount
Specialized introduces S-Level Tarmac SL9, a new mid-tier racing bike that delivers pro-level performance at $4,000 less than S-Works, using FACT 10r carbon and top groupsets without premium finishing touches.
Jejum intermitente: entre promessas de influenciadores e incertezas científicas
Embora influenciadores promovam jejum intermitente como solução milagrosa, pesquisas científicas revelam resultados inconsistentes em humanos, com benefícios muito menores que em animais de laboratório.
Danube's historic low reveals mammoth fossils and WWII relics across Europe
Europe's severe drought has exposed the Danube riverbed in Bulgaria, revealing mammoth fossils and other prehistoric remains alongside WWII shipwrecks, prompting organized volunteer fossil hunts.
Drought Shrinks Belgian Potato Harvest, Threatening Fries Supply
Extreme drought and weather have stunted Belgian potato crops to ping-pong ball sizes, threatening the nation's frozen fries exports and pushing prices higher.