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.
CBS News · Aug 23, 2026
Days after deadly storms killed at least seven people in northwest Indiana, thousands remain without power amid frustration over utility response and allegations of inadequate vegetation management.
South China Morning Post · Aug 22, 2026
Experts evaluate seven popular claims about plant-based milk alternatives versus cow's milk, finding some assertions about health and environmental benefits are false or misleading.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2026
Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii Island with heavy rain and strong winds, following last week's Hurricane Lala. The storm is expected to bring 130-250mm of rain but spare a direct hit on the already-damaged Big Island.
Phys.org · Aug 22, 2026
MIT researchers developed computational models to predict effective catalysts for electrochemical ammonia production, potentially replacing the century-old fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process that accounts for 1.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Google News · Aug 22, 2026
Thousands of Indiana residents remain without power ten days after a severe storm, with recovery efforts ongoing in Northwest Indiana despite assistance from neighboring utilities.
SAPO · Aug 22, 2026
Investigadores internacionais demonstraram que montes submarinos de coral de águas frias no Golfo do México armazenam 18,5 milhões de toneladas de carbono durante milhões de anos, revelando papel crucial destes ecossistemas no ciclo global do carbono.
Google News · Aug 22, 2026
COP17 convenes in Mongolia to address soil degradation and desertification, with countries pledging action despite historical shortfalls in land restoration commitments.
Google News · Aug 22, 2026
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to impact Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rainfall up to one foot and gusty winds, occurring days after Hurricane Lala.
Associated Press · Aug 22, 2026
Florida demonstrates adaptation strategies for coastal cities confronting accelerating sea level rise and stronger storms, offering lessons for vulnerable communities nationwide.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2026
Over 100 deaths and 700,000 displaced as monsoon floods devastate Assam; experts attribute disaster to unrestrained mining and deforestation rather than natural causes alone.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2026
Northern Philippine communities demand accountability after flooding despite funded flood control infrastructure, raising questions about project implementation and resource allocation.
The Irish Times · Aug 22, 2026
Volcanologist Bill McGuire's new book warns that without urgent action, rising sea levels could inundate coastal cities within centuries, drawing parallels to conditions three million years ago.
The Japan Times · Aug 22, 2026
China is exploring a bid to host COP33 in 2028, seeking to strengthen its climate leadership credentials amid U.S. policy shifts and its position as the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter.
Inquirer.net · Aug 22, 2026
China is exploring a bid to host COP33 in 2028 to enhance its climate leadership credentials, though no final decision has been made. The move reflects Beijing's strategic positioning amid US climate policy shifts.
Prensa Latina · Aug 22, 2026
Una revisión sistemática de 21 estudios (2010-2024) demuestra que el calor extremo profundiza la desigualdad urbana en África, afectando desproporcionadamente los asentamientos informales con enfermedades directas e indirectas.
CNN Brasil · Aug 21, 2026
Tornados e tempestades intensas atingiram o Meio-Atlântico e Nordeste dos EUA, com uma tromba d'água rara atingindo o Condado de Nassau em Nova York, causando danos significativos e declaração de estado de emergência.
BBC News · Aug 21, 2026
A retrofitted 1960s London home demonstrates how Passivhaus building standards can keep homes cool without air conditioning as UK faces rising temperatures and overheating risks.
ScienceAlert · Aug 21, 2026
Researchers using an innovative balloon-kite instrument discovered that raindrops form in localized hotspots within warm clouds, solving a decades-old atmospheric science mystery that impacts climate forecasting accuracy.
Space Daily · Aug 21, 2026
New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's atmosphere scatters sunlight blue when backlit by the Sun, revealing layered organic haze particles despite their grey or red composition.
The Straits Times · Aug 21, 2026
China is exploring a bid to host the 2028 UN climate talks (COP33) to enhance its climate leadership credentials, though no final decision has been made. The move reflects geopolitical positioning amid US-China tensions over climate policy.
Reuters · Aug 21, 2026
The US EPA is extending the compliance deadline for refiners under the renewable fuel standard, providing additional time for the industry to meet regulatory requirements.
Phys.org · Aug 21, 2026
Research reveals that Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon survival depends critically on cool water temperatures during the first 15 days of egg development, with each 1.8°F increase reducing survival probability by 73%.
Volcano Discovery · Aug 21, 2026
Multiple earthquakes and severe weather patterns impact Latin America this week, with Colombia facing greater crop losses from El Niño than recent seismic damage, while Honduras declares drought emergency affecting 1.8 million people.
CBS News · Aug 21, 2026
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island Thursday evening, causing extensive damage to beach clubs with no serious injuries reported. It marks the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.