Climate

Texas Flood death toll reaches 120, over 170 still missing in Hill Country disaster

The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods that swept across Central Texas has climbed to at least 120, with 173 people still missing as of July 10

State of emergency in New Zealand as storms hit – Wild weather disrupts flights, triggers evacuation

A powerful and unusually widespread storm battered New Zealand, triggering multiple states of emergency and bringing severe disruption across the country.

Chad, Bangladesh and Pakistan among the world’s most polluted countries in 2024

The 2024 World Air Quality Report by IQAir reveals alarming levels of pollution in several countries, with Chad, Bangladesh, and Pakistan ranking among the most polluted in the world.

World’s doomsday seed vault in Svalbard gets 14,000 new seed samples

More than 14,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks have been deposited in the remote Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a “doomsday vault” in the far reaches of northern Norway.

Trump withdraws US from Paris Climate Accord and World Health Organization

U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a retreat from two major international commitments. The actions signal a continued shift in US...

World breaches 1.5°C warming limit making 2024 the hottest year on record

The year 2024 has officially been declared the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2023, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The new data marked a critical milestone in the escalating climate crisis. EU's meteorological...

Los Angeles fires burn more than 10,000 homes and businesses – Why are wildfires raging in winter?

California, particularly the Los Angeles area, is experiencing a devastating wildfire season like no other. Wildfires that have traditionally ravaged the state in summer and fall are now intensifying during the winter months, surprising many and amplifying concerns about the...

Severe winter storms disrupt travel across UK and Germany, heaviest snowfall possible in parts of US

A massive winter storm brought snow, ice, and freezing rain to Europe and the U.S. this week, creating hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruption. Some parts of the United States may experience the “heaviest snowfall in a decade.” Authorities in...

Himalayas at risk: Experts call for immediate Action on Water and Waste Management

A growing crisis of water scarcity, waste management, and environmental degradation in the Himalayan region has prompted urgent calls for action from science and policy experts.

UN calls for urgent investment in clean air on Clean Air for Blue Skies Day

United Nations has called for an urgent need to invest in clean air solutions now, as air pollution causes increasing public health, environmental, and economic harms worldwide.

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US pulls last aircraft carrier from Western Pacific as Iran War stretches navy

US is preparing to pull its last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific, temporarily leaving the region without one of the most visible symbols of American military power as the Trump administration continues its war against Iran