Hurricane Lowell Devastates Kauai with Widespread Destruction
Hurricane Lowell has swept across Kauai, Hawaii, leaving a trail of destruction across the island. The storm has caused significant damage to infrastructure and communities.
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Powerful El Niño: What a 'Super' Climate Pattern Means for Your Weather
An unusually strong El Niño weather pattern is developing, but experts say its effects won't necessarily be uniformly negative across all regions and seasons.
English Farmers Embrace Tropical Crops as Climate Warms
British farmers are cultivating heat-loving crops like tea and cantaloupe as climate change brings intense heat waves to England, marking a significant shift in agricultural practices.
Spanish Intelligence Warned of Ceuta Mass Crossing Hours Before Border Surge
Spanish intelligence declassified documents showing it warned of planned mass migrant crossings into Ceuta before thousands breached the border, raising questions about response preparedness.
U.S. records hottest summer ever with temperatures 3.5°F above 20th-century average
The U.S. experienced its hottest summer on record from June-August 2026, with average temperatures of 74.4°F, exceeding previous records by 0.4 degrees and accompanied by widespread drought expansion.
Nepal Demands Climate Justice and Compensation After Devastating Floods
Nepal is leveraging devastating floods and glacier collapse to demand climate justice and international compensation, framing the disaster as evidence of wealthy nations' climate responsibility.
Hurricane Marie's Remnants Devastate Southern California Beaches, Hundreds Rescued
Hurricane Marie's remnants brought destructive waves and flooding to Southern California beaches, destroying coastal infrastructure and prompting hundreds of rescues as residents assess severe damage.
Paraná tem 265 cidades em alerta vermelho para tempestades com risco de tornados
Paraná tem 265 cidades sob alerta vermelho de tempestade, com risco de tornados em PR, SP e MS. Um ciclone traz chuva com granizo e ventos fortes acima de 100 km/h para a região Centro-Sul.
Indonesian wildfires hit record emissions as respiratory crisis spreads
Indonesian wildfires are producing the world's highest emissions levels, with over 5,000 hotspots detected and respiratory infections doubling in a week as El Niño-fueled drought persists through September.
Landslide on Mount Fuji as Japan battles severe flooding across central regions
A landslide struck Mount Fuji following heavy rain in central Japan, killing at least one person and injuring over 40 as authorities issue highest-level flood warnings across Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions.
Indonesia's Super El Niño Wildfires Return, Choking Southeast Asia
Indonesia faces severe wildfires fueled by El Niño conditions, producing record global emissions and spreading haze across Southeast Asia, forcing school closures.
Brasília terá sol pela manhã e chuva à tarde e noite; máxima de 28ºC
Previsão para Brasília nesta quarta-feira indica sol pela manhã com aumento de nuvens, seguido de pancadas de chuva e trovoadas à tarde e noite. Temperaturas entre 18ºC e 28ºC.
Water's dual role in lithium-ion batteries: lubricant and liability
Researchers found water can improve lithium transport in battery electrolytes at 5-10% concentration, but excess water risks electrolysis damage, requiring precise guidelines for battery optimization.
Hurricane Lowell Devastates Hawaiian Islands With Extreme Rainfall and Winds
Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii with up to 2 feet of rain, 90-mph winds, and massive waves, causing widespread home devastation across the islands.
Seven Philippine crocodile nests under protection in Isabela amid extinction risk
Seven nests of critically endangered Philippine crocodiles are now under protection and monitoring in Isabela, with conservationists working to prevent species extinction through nest monitoring and hatchling protection.
Nagoya 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.
LA Times editor attributes typical Texas heat to climate change, sparking scheduling debate
LA Times sports editor attributed extreme heat at early-season college football games to climate change, sparking debate over afternoon scheduling practices in hot climates during late summer.
Estudio 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 condiciones reales, seis veces más que lo reportado en pruebas oficiales.
Norwegian researchers discover 120+ fungal species in alpine mountains, some potentially new to science
Researchers surveying alpine Dryas heath in Láhko National Park discovered over 120 fungal species in days, likely including species new to science. Climate change threatens these fungi as warming shifts vegetation zones upward.
Hurricane Lowell batters Hawaii with widespread outages, flooding threats
Hurricane Lowell knocked out power to thousands across Hawaii early Tuesday, with Kauai experiencing the worst damage including downed trees, damaged homes, and flood risks as the storm moved northwest.
Hurricane Marie Leaves Trail of Damage Across Southern California
Hurricane Marie caused damage to multiple homes across Southern California, with visible impacts reported in Malibu and surrounding areas.
Climate may warm 25% faster than thought as cleaner air removes natural cooling
New climate science suggests Earth's sensitivity to greenhouse gases may be 25% higher than previously estimated, with cleaner air removing a cooling effect that had masked underlying warming acceleration.
Family of Four Dies in Plane Crash as Hurricane Lowell Devastates Hawaii
Four family members died in a small plane crash while Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage to homes in Hawaii.
Nike shareholders reject Norway fund's climate proposal
Nike shareholders voted down a climate-focused proposal backed by Norway's sovereign wealth fund, signaling investor resistance to environmental governance measures at the sportswear giant.