El Niño is increasingly influencing global weather patterns including agriculture and temperatures in India. Current forecasts predict a warmer winter as El Niño intensifies, which could affect agriculture adversely. Recent monsoon rainfall deficits raise concerns regarding water resources and crop yields moving forward. Different regions may experience varying extremes from drought to flooding in the coming months due to this phenomenon.
In a new report, titled 'Emissions Gap Report 2026: The Point of Return', the UN warns that under current government policies, warming will reach 2.8°C by the end of the century.
Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body The world needs to cut carbon emissions by nearly a fifth in the next four years, and by close to half within a decade, to avoid overshooting climate targets by a disastrous margin. Although the “window has closed” on holding temperature rises to 1.5C , in line with scientific advice, limiting the “overshoot” of that target is still possible, according to the UN Environment Programme (Unep). Continue reading...
LONDON - Global warming caused by fossil fuel emissions is accelerating, pushing many of the Earth’s most important ecosystems close to their tipping points, according to a leading climate scientist.
The head of ESA's Earth observation program tells Live Science why a striking image of a recent heat wave scorching Southern Europe gives her hope that we can properly monitor — and eventually prevent — similar extreme weather events in the future.
A judge in California has ordered an extensive environmental review for an AI data center proposed in Imperial County. Concerns among local residents center on water resource impacts, emissions, and community disturbances. Developer Sebastian Rucci claims the project will generate jobs and tax income while enhancing AI infrastructure. However, legal disputes persist from the City of Imperial and environmental advocates challenging its progression.
East Potomac course in Washington DC among a number of projects Trump is pursuing to reshape landmarks Trump plans DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge’s order Sign up for US Breaking News email Donald Trump has attacked US district judge Ana Reyes over her interventions to slow his plan to ‘restore’ the East Potomac golf course in Washington DC. Citing environmental and historic preservation concerns, Reyes had ruled earlier this year that the federal government must give notice before any substantive construction work on the East Potomac golf course could proceed, and last week issued an order halting the removal of trees at the site, which she called “inexcusable”. “The United States Department of Interior wants to take a terrible and very unsafe golf course, and...
[The Conversation Africa] Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower healthcare costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity.
A review of 41 studies found that higher exposure to air pollution was linked to greater odds of glaucoma and cataracts, with PM2.5 pollution showing the clearest association.
This story was originally published by Yale E360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Public participation is a hallmark of environmental regulation, embedded in every major environmental statute enacted over the past half-century. Yet the Trump administration has systematically sought to curtail public input into the government’s environmental decision-making by shirking decades of precedent and making […]
Environmental watchdog Mighty Earth reveals two-year effort to postpone and weaken EU Deforestation Regulation US corporate lobbyists launched a two-year “blitz” to postpone and weaken the world’s most progressive legislation to protect forests, according to a new investigation by the environmental watchdog Mighty Earth. Major US firms and trade associations, including Cargill, Bunge, Mondelēz and the US Soybean Export Council, as well as numerous other US firms and organizations, sought to influence the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in more than 350 meetings, the advocacy group found . Continue reading...
PARIS (FRANCE) - The UN's IPCC climate panel failed after a week of tough talks to reach an agreement on when to release its next report on global warming, the senior French envoy at the talks said Friday.
[Daily Trust] On June 05, World Environment Day 2026 was celebrated. A day set aside by the UN (United Nations) as a platform to reflect on the state of the global environment while highlighting actions to enhance and preserve it.
Polymer banknote recycling in Thailand took a major and meaningful step forward on Thursday with a donation of tables and benches made from the recycled waste of polymer banknotes by Note Printing Works under the Bank of Thailand.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 20, 28 October 2026.
The next president’s policies on deforestation will come at a critical moment for the rainforest’s survival.
There could soon be a new 'Space Binman' cleaning up the sky, as Britain prepares to launch a revolutionary satellite with a giant claw.
Analysis of tiny zircon crystals buried within the 10-mile-wide Ames crater in northwest Oklahoma suggests that the submerged structure dates back to 370 million years ago, during the Frasnian-Famennian mass extinction event.
The world lost more than 7 million hectares of forest to deforestation in 2025, a modest improvement on recent years but still far from what is needed to meet global forest protection targets by 2030, according to a new assessment of international conservation efforts. The Forest Declaration Assessment 2026, prepared by a coalition of civil […]
Full-scale demolition of the former Libbey Glass plant in Shreveport is now underway and progressing. Environmental contaminants have been cleared over the 54-acre site, allowing for redevelopment opportunities. Demolition teams are set to dismantle the industrial silos that have dominated the skyline for decades. Local authorities expect increased truck traffic around Jewella Avenue until mid-2027 due to construction activities.
Hurricane-fueled storms are set to barrel across a large swath of the US, unleashing hazardous weather for several days.
[New Republic] Liberia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Hon. R. Matenokay Tingban, has called for stronger environmental protection measures and responsible mining practices to safeguard communities from the harmful effects of irresponsible mining activities.
New research investigates two massive landslides in the Sahtu and Dehcho regions of the N.W.T. that happened nearly a decade ago. Researchers found the landslides were caused by permafrost thaw deep in the ground, as opposed to closer to the surface, events put in motion by wildfires that burned decades before.
Ochoco Ranch, now listed at $54 million following a price reduction, offers an expansive 35,000 acres of lush Oregon timberland, ideal for recreational enthusiasts. The property features an impressive three-storey lodge promoting sustainable living alongside cozy smaller homes. As a functioning timber ranch, it generates revenue through timber sales and carbon offset initiatives, all connected by a robust network of roads for easy accessibility.
A legacy of deforestation has left Ethiopia struggling with more intense flooding and drought. The country is trying to restore its native forests through one of the world’s most ambitious and well-funded tree-planting campaigns, but such projects in other nations have often fallen short.
Rain bombs, heat domes, atmospheric rivers, polar vortexes. Nature doesn’t hear what we call it; it only speaks through its actions.
As the Arctic warms, Russia faces both opportunities and significant challenges regarding its environment and infrastructure. The Northern Sea Route is becoming a vital transit corridor, potentially boosting Russian exports to Asian markets. However, increased traffic raises risks associated with accidents and environmental harm. Despite potential economic benefits, Russia must contend with severe infrastructure damage from permafrost thaw.
WASHINGTON — The political fight against global warming may be losing steam, but the legal battle is heating up.
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.
The sea surface temperature in a key El Niño region has exceeded 86 degrees F for the first time on record, hinting that the strength and location of some El Niño events are transforming.
What Are Net-Negative Emissions? alicia.cypress… Thu, 10/08/2026 - 08:00 Over the past decade, there has been a collective rally around the world to reach net-zero emissions by midcentury. But growing evidence suggests that reaching net zero within this timeframe is no longer enough to ensure delivery of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) goal to prevent the ever-worsening consequences of climate change. Rather, it is now clear that the world needs to go farther. Last month, the UN Environment Programme issued a stark warning that the world will exceed 1.5 degrees C of warming, at least temporarily. This means more intense weather extremes, glacier melt, fires and sea-level rise, translating to higher costs and risks to people’s homes, health...
Singapore’s air pollution worsened to the highest in the world as haze from Indonesia wildfires blankets the region days before the city state’s annual Formula One weekend. Air quality levels in Singapore were in the “very unhealthy” range as of Wednesday afternoon, according to data from IQAir. Nearby Kuala Lumpur, which was earlier in the top spot, ranked as the second-most polluted city globally. In the Malaysian state of Johor, about 140km (87 miles) northwest of Singapore, some 200 schools,...
[Global Witness] New analysis reveals the true climate impact of Big Chocolate for the first time - and how the EUDR is already driving down deforestation-linked emissions
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 19, 16 October 2026.
Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones New Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacier melts in the near future, as greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, a new report about the nation’s climate has revealed. Released on Wednesday, the Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report shows New Zealand is experiencing mounting climate pressures, which will have wide-reaching implications for the environment, native species and communities. Continue reading...
How the EU Deforestation Policy Could Reduce Forest Loss Around the World sarah.brown@wri.org Mon, 10/05/2026 - 15:15 The world’s tropical forests are under pressure from deforestation, with agriculture a major driver of forest loss. Demand for commodities drives much of this expansion — and the EU is a major source of that demand. Since 2014, the EU has been the second-largest importer of goods linked to tropical deforestation after China. In 2017 alone, it accounted for 16% of global deforestation tied to international trade, the equivalent of 203,000 hectares of forests or twice the size of New York City. But the EU’s deforestation footprint is not spread evenly across the hundreds of agricultural commodities it imports. New research found that just six —...
Small particulates sent up by wildfires are a well-documented health hazard. But recent research finds that ground-level ozone is now on the rise, too.
HD 3167 b is hot enough to melt rock, yet strangely cool for a planet hugging its star. Scientists think an atmosphere may explain why.
A second satellite, launched Thursday, will double California's chances of detecting climate-changing methane releases.
Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped in DataOne, the Microsoft-linked New Jersey datacenter recently hit with a $1m fine for running unpermitted generators, emitted large amounts of health-harming air pollution for nearly a year before state regulators stepped in, according to public records obtained by Floodlight. The Vineland facility’s 62 gas-fired generators became public in August after a Floodlight/Guardian visual investigation found them operating without permits. The New Jersey department of environmental protection last week fined the company over the fleet but did not disclose how long the generators had been operating nor how much air pollution they had released into the surrounding community over the past year...
As of April 1, 2027, India will roll out new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations aimed at passenger vehicles, demanding increasing fuel-efficiency targets that will evolve each year until 2032. These rules support credit trading, promote cleaner technologies, and incentivize alternatives like electric vehicles. Manufacturers will need to submit annual data to confirm adherence to these environmental standards and ensure a significant reduction in carbon emissions.
Scientists from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service say that extreme heat and human-caused air pollution have boosted the amount of ozone at ground-level.
After a summer marked by record-breaking temperatures and drought, France is now facing a period of unsettled weather, with rain hitting several regions as well as a big drop in temperature.
Researchers say deforestation has already put $86 billion in potential medicines at risk
Meteorologists are tracking a deep area of low pressure in the Atlantic Ocean which is undergoing explosive cyclogenesis, commonly known as a 'weather bomb'.
Delhi experienced its lowest minimum temperature in 18 years, reaching 21 degrees Celsius, which is three notches below normal. The India Meteorological Department reported that heavy rain and storms in surrounding states contributed to the cool weather. Various locations in Delhi also recorded significantly low temperatures, with Ridge at 16.8 degrees Celsius. While the maximum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 30.6 degrees Celsius, it remained four notches below normal.
For decades, Britain's guilt-ridden eco-zealots have scrubbed pots and jars until their knuckles ache, terrified a single smear of jam could contaminate an entire truckload of recycling.
Hundreds of thousands are expected to die, millions to go hungry. This is not just about weather patterns, but about injustice Some warnings are so grave that it is almost impossible to fully comprehend them. The descriptions of a super-sized, “Godzilla-level” El Niño already heating our planet would sound hyperbolic were they not issuing from eminent scientists. They say that the weather pattern, which occurs roughly every two to seven years, may be the strongest in at least a millennium. With its peak yet to come, the temperature rise in the Pacific Ocean has already surpassed the previous high. The consequence will be huge amounts of heat in an atmosphere already experiencing frighteningly higher temperatures due to the human-caused climate crisis. Next year is almost certain to be the...
[This Day] Somewhere between government policy and environmental outcome stands the community. A ministry can design a programme. Engineers can construct drains. LAWMA can deploy waste collectors. Scientists can model climate risk.
Guest contributors V. Ram Ramanathan, Durwood Zaelke, and Marcelo Suárez-Orozco write that we can cut the rate of warming by 30% to 50% within 15 years. “And we must.”
Agricultural emissions represent an important and understudied part of Earth’s land and atmosphere systems. The FarmFlux mission will deploy more than a dozen sensors to measure ozone, methane, ammonia, particulates, and other pollutants rising from agricultural lands and animal farms and the interaction with the Earth’s atmosphere. The mission is jointly led by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland; Colorado […]
Cooperation on OceanEye, which aims to create ‘real-time’ model of world’s oceans, comes amid efforts to boost EU ties UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Britain is to join a major new ocean science programme, led by the EU, to better forecast extreme weather and climate events, the environment secretary is to announce in New York. The announcement on Wednesday will come as Andy Burnham’s government aims to rebuild the UK’s relationship with Europe, and follows warnings this year’s “supersized” El Niño, tracked in the Pacific Ocean , will fuel more extreme weather globally. Continue reading...
The growing Super El Niño is starting to shape global weather, having smashed temperature records months before its expected peak.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 18, 28 September 2026.
Super El-Niño has already broken temperature records and is predicted to bring an extremely wet winter to the state ‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak California is bracing for a record breaking El Niño that is expected to bring severe winter storms and flooding across the state, with the state’s governor declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of extreme weather in the months ahead. The global climate phenomenon known as a “super El Niño” is already breaking temperature records and drawing predictions of an extremely wet winter in places such as California, where El Niño typically brings more severe winter storms and flooding risks. Several coastal California cities have recently faced high surf, flooding and coastal erosion...
This is a re-post from World Weather Attribution A catastrophic rock-ice avalanche that transitioned into a debris flood in the Himalayas along the Nepal–China border on 26 August 2026 has caused widespread destruction across Nepal and neighbouring regions. In Nepal, at the time of writing (14 September 2026) the disaster has resulted in over 1,300 confirmed deaths, with only a small fraction of victims identified and returned to their families. Over 5,000 people remain missing, around 13,700 people have been rescued and more than 8,600 people have received medical treatment ( NDRRMA, 2026e ). About 3,400 people are currently sheltering in holding centres ( NDRRMA, 2026a ) and an estimated 84,270 people across 17 local levels in the six districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading...
Exclusive: The tax-funded research aims to protect British wildlife from the human-caused climate crisis Vaccines for ash trees, skin treatments for newts and gene-edited swallowtail butterflies are among 14 tax-funded projects from the UK’s “ invention agency ” aiming to accelerate nature’s ability to adapt to the climate crisis. The £54m accelerated adaptation programme from the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) – a public body that funds high-risk, high-reward tech projects – aims to investigate applications of biotechnology that can speed up wild species’ evolution and help them to adapt to new threats such as global warming and disease. Continue reading...
At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action It may be a club none of its members actually want to be in, but the growing number of people in the US affected by extreme weather disasters are starting to organize into a political force. Severe wildfires, floods storms and other calamities now touch the lives of huge numbers of Americans – about half of all people in the US by one estimate – as the climate crisis supercharges extreme events. Some survivors are now coalescing to push for improved disaster response and even action on the politically contentious issue of global heating. Continue reading...
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Ms Nqabisa Gantsho, welcomes the prison sentence imposed on former Kruger National Park regional ranger Rodney Landela for rhino poaching. The sentence reinforces the importance of accountability in protecting South Africa's wildlife and natural heritage.
Hong Kong’s exceptionally warm October weather is being driven by a combination of a super typhoon, El Nino and global warming, a climate expert has said, warning that higher-than-usual temperatures are likely to persist through the winter. The warning came as autumn temperatures across the city topped 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) over the past few weeks. Professor Amos Tai Pui-kuen, of the earth and environmental sciences department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, explained on...
Delhi government has announced a comprehensive winter action plan to reduce air pollution for the upcoming months. This plan includes vehicle restrictions for non-compliant emissions and a 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy for fuel stations. Additionally, there will be limitations on construction activities to mitigate dust pollution across the city. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is intensifying inspections at pollution hotspots and construction sites to ensure compliance.
The world's fastest warming town is facing a drinking water crisis.
Organisers of the Kaeng Krachan trail race have agreed to revise the route following opposition from environmental groups and academics concerned about the impact on the national park's fragile ecosystem.
Gales are possible later this week with a Met Office weather warning issued ahead of what could become the UK's first named storm of the autumn.
CO2 lasers are great and powerful tools, but it helps to know how they work, what they're used for beyond medical treatments, and how to be careful around them.
Astronomers have discovered an intriguing white dwarf star designated WD J1330+6435, nestled within the Draco constellation. Its striking green hue arises from the interaction of sodium and helium particles in its atmosphere. This celestial body lies about 280 light-years from Earth, presenting itself as it was 280 years ago. With a surface temperature nearing 4,000 degrees Celsius, its dimensions are comparable to that of our planet.
Former investment banker Shervin Sharghy takes a practical approach to plastic recycling, first asking whether it makes financial sense before tackling the technical challenges. The founder of Hong Kong-based EcoBricks said the main obstacle to recycling plastic was often economic rather than scientific. Collecting, sorting, cleaning and processing waste plastic typically costs more than producing new materials from oil and gas, particularly at the small scale at which most recyclers...
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has achieved a remarkable milestone, showing its lowest annual deforestation at just 3,335 square kilometres, dropping by 41.8 percent from last year's figure of 5,731 square kilometres. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's ambitious goal to halt illegal logging by 2030 underscores a strong political commitment to preserve this vital ecosystem, which plays a crucial role in climate stability and global environmental health.
Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since records began, new government data shows. But whether this globally important success is maintained or reversed is on a knife edge ahead of a presidential election run-off on 25 October between two candidates with sharply different visions for the future of the rainforest and how that affects relations with the US under Donald Trump. Continue reading...
NOAA's newly released winter temperature and precipitation outlooks follow clear El Niño patterns.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority disclosed the weather conditions across Cairo and Egyptian governorates. Mildly warm weather is expected during the daytime along the northern coasts, Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and northern Upper Egypt, while remaining hot in southern Upper Egypt and South Sinai. Nighttime weather will feel cool across most parts of the country, accompanied … The post Egypt expects rain and 3°C temperature drop on Friday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A NASA Dynamic Aviation A200 aircraft will conduct low-flying research flights over farmland near Transit, Texas, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Monday, Nov. 9. These flights will measure gaseous and particulate emissions from animal feeding operations. Agricultural emissions represent an important and understudied part of Earth’s land and atmosphere systems. The FarmFlux mission will deploy […]
[Ghanaian Times] How air pollution damages the body through oxidative stress and chronic inflammation
[Capital FM] Nyeri -- Sawmillers operating in the Central Highlands Conservancy have denied allegations that they are contributing to the destruction of the Aberdare Forest, insisting that ongoing tree harvesting is part of regulated plantation management.
PARIS (FRANCE) - Deforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday.
Deforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday. Seven million hectares of forest – roughly the size of the Republic of Ireland – were permanently destroyed in 2025, a 15 per cent drop from the previous year, according to the annual Forest Declaration Assessment. The slowdown, however, is not enough to keep the world from...
National park officials took the precautionary measure to limit tourist access after heavy rain caused the Iguazu River to flow at six times the normal rate Heavy rainfall fuelled by a supersized El Niño weather pattern briefly forced Argentinian authorities to close tourist access to the famed Iguazu Falls, amid fears that rapidly rising water levels would cause the river to burst its banks. National park officials took the precautionary measure on Monday when the Iguazu River’s flow exceeded 12,000 cubic metres per second – more than six times its average rate. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 10, October 2026.
Planting cover crops or perennial plants can protect soil amid potential flooding. Congress must act to protect these practices As forecasters warn that this year’s El Niño could become the strongest on record , concerns are growing about its effect on agriculture and food security. The United States will not be hit nearly as hard as Central and South America, the Caribbean, and southern Africa , but severe weather could cause significant crop loss in some parts of the country. Liz Carlisle is associate professor of Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara. She is the author of Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming and co-editor of Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods Continue reading...
The National Weather Service forecasters project the worst of storm Rachel has passed for Southern California — but the coast must withstand two more potentially damaging high tides.
China has begun building the world’s first utility-scale power plant combining two emerging technologies: supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) generation and large-scale molten salt energy storage. The Ruitan project, under construction at a coal-fired power station in Yantai in eastern China’s Shandong province, is intended to demonstrate how combining these technologies can reduce energy wastage and improve the stability of the electrical grid. Electricity produced when demand is low is stored...
Singapore again ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Monday, according to Swiss-based air quality monitor IQAir, as the fires on Borneo and Sumatra islands – intensified by a turbocharged El Nino weather phenomenon – keep emitting toxic haze. The city state has rolled out subsidies for haze-related medical treatment and schools were closed in parts of neighbouring Malaysia, as both countries grapple with persistently unhealthy air quality due to fires in nearby Indonesia. The fires have...
[RFI] France's national health agency has recorded more than 161 cases of West Nile virus and five deaths since its annual seasonal surveillance began on 1 May. Transmitted to humans by mosquitos, which contract it from birds, the virus is progressing rapidly across Europe. Experts say global warming is fostering the spread of such tropical diseases.
Colossal Biosciences is pioneering efforts to resurrect extinct species through cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR. Their recent success in recreating dire wolf embryos by utilizing DNA from ancient fossils combined with gray wolf cells showcases their innovative approach. With plans to birth woolly mammoths within the next decade, the company aims for ecological benefits, including the preservation of Arctic permafrost, promising exciting advancements in the field of extinct species reproduction.
Hong Kong will strengthen its community recycling network with measures such as round-the-clock automated collection points after scrapping the waste-charging scheme due to strong public backlash, the environmental chief has said. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Saturday also pledged to review the permitted profit levels of the city’s two power companies when their control agreements with the government expire in 2033. He added the government would boost clean energy...
Unclear labelling as well as a lack of recycling facilities at work or in public-facing businesses is an issue.
Six weeks after Nepal’s deadly flooding disaster, communities are still struggling to rebuild their lives, but they will need sustained help as global warming increases the risk of another Himalayan catastrophe, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.
The Aldabra giant tortoise is native to the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. - Philippe Clément/Arterra/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Giant tortoises once pushed to the brink of extinction now outnumber humans in their home of the Seychelles, according to a new survey on one of the African nation’s most remote islands. The survey, led by the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) and the University of Exeter in the UK, estimated that about 180,000 Aldabra giant tortoises live on Aldabra Atoll, an Indian Ocean island group off the east coast of mainland Africa. It is the highest figure ever recorded for the species, and far exceeds the human population of around 122,000 living in the tiny archipelago nation. Aldabra Atoll is one of only two places in the world where giant tortoises...
Adapted from Nathaniel Rich's 'Losing Earth,' this surprisingly exciting and entertaining film unfolds almost entirely in a single conference room where scientists, lobbyists and politicians debate how to warn Congress about rising carbon dioxide.
[Nile Post] Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are pushing for a new approach to climate adaptation that places communities at the centre of decision-making, financing and implementation as the region grapples with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not lead to success at polls More fire, more ash, more crime, more death. And a globally important ecosystem driven ever more rapidly towards a point of no return. That is the prospect for the Amazon rainforest for at least the next four years if Flávio Bolsonaro holds on to the lead he established this week in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. This appears to be of far more concern to the outside world than to voters in Latin America’s biggest, richest and most biodiverse nation. Continue reading...
Guardian journalists Jonathan Watts and Gabrielle Canon will be online from 4pm BST (11am EDT) today to answer your El Niño questions. Sign in or sign up to join the conversation This year’s huge El Niño is causing climate chaos around the world. Temperate records have already been broken , with extreme heat reported from western Europe to California . Meanwhile, Bangkok is suffering massive flooding and the weather phenomenon is projected to cause a further 450,000 deaths globally by February. Jonathan Watts , the Guardian’s global environment writer along with extreme weather reporter Gabrielle Canon will be online from 4pm BST (11am EDT) today to answer your questions on the unfolding crisis. Continue reading...
The ozone hole above Antarctica is unusually large right now, and it might signal a shift in how the gap in Earth's protective layer behaves.
Research on King George Island examined how two native Antarctic plants responded to long-term warming. Antarctic hairgrass displayed reduced hydraulic conductivity and photosynthesis compared to those in natural conditions. In contrast, Antarctic pearlwort increased both its hydraulic conductivity and photosynthetic capacity. This study provided insights into contrasting adaptive strategies of these plants under sustained environmental changes. These findings highlight the need to understand species-specific responses to climate change effects.
A dangerous, long-duration heatwave is sweeping through much of Southern California beginning Friday, creating increased fire risk in the region.Extreme to moderate heat warnings are in place for more than 34 million Californians, with temperatures forecast to reach between 92 and over 105 degrees, including along the coastal plains.ABC News - PHOTO: Dangerous Heat Wave MapThe National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned the conditions have created a high risk of "large and fast-moving fires" in the region's valleys and mountains.The heatwave is expected to begin on Friday and last through at least Oct. 8.Tracking severe weather in the USTemperatures are expected to rise to around 15 degrees above average, creating potentially life-threatening conditions for those without access to air conditioning.Little...
‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchers New research has found that increased air pollution is associated with more night-time coughing, leading to disturbed sleep. Most air pollution research looks at symptoms that are severe enough for people to seek medical help, but day-to-day symptoms can be overlooked. Prof Cecilia Mascolo, who led the study from the University of Cambridge, said: “I come from an area in Italy with very high pollution and I am very aware of its not-talked-about effects.” Continue reading...
Open access notables Centuries of global heating from Carbon Majors: Dependence on future emissions pathways , Frierson & Henrie, PLOS Climate We perform simulations that attribute the amount of global warming due to corporations, governments and other entities into the future. We utilize the Finite Amplitude Impulse Response (FaIR) model run until 2500, and the Carbon Majors dataset, a database with the emissions history associated with the top 178 oil, gas, coal, and cement producers. We perform counterfactual experiments to calculate the warming attributable to the emissions associated with these entities, using several different future emissions scenarios. The future atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) anomaly attributable to a company’s past emissions is smaller...
The trail expands on the $1.4 billion tri-government investment reshaping Toronto's waterfront through flood protection, environmental restoration and new public spaces. LAT's curator, November Paynter, told Observer that the curatorial process began while the park was still under construction, with the team researching the site's engineering, natural environment and history, before conducting studio visits with artists whose practices could respond to those conditions.
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[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, has urged the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to ensure transparency and accountability in enforcing environmental laws to restore public confidence in the institution.
Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fear His ambition is big enough to see from space as he promises the “ biggest change to Britain in 40 years ”. Andy Burnham pledges what no prime minister until now has dared to, breaking the long spell of Thatcherism. Her sham monopoly markets in public services have crashed. The chancellor, John Healey, promises a “new age of industrialisation ”, breaking with her era of industrial desertification. The social care system she blew into disconnected privatised fragments will become a national care service. Something new is waiting to be born. Things happen fast. Only a year ago, the Labour party was on its knees in despair, thunderstruck to find Nigel Farage ruling...
Most of this inland sea is a dry lakebed the size of Ireland, and it has already released 748 million metric tons of CO2. But scientists say there's still time to reverse course.
A study conducted at Purdue University reveals that scented cleaning products release compounds that react with indoor ozone, leading to the quick formation of ultrafine particles that may diminish air quality. During cleaning in confined areas, these particles can accumulate significantly. While maintaining cleanliness is essential, it is wise to minimize exposure to chemical byproducts through methods like opting for fragrance-free alternatives and ensuring adequate ventilation.
Firms manipulating process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental groups warn Datacenter developers are manipulating the EPA’s air pollution permitting process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental advocates allege. Companies need federal permits to emit a range of pollutants. In their permit applications, some in big tech are avoiding “major” reviews by dividing their emissions sources into separate, multiple “minor” sources that require less regulatory oversight, the advocates say. Continue reading...
Their unusual mitochondria and recycling systems reveal the hidden costs of extreme cold.
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out some wearable art that makes air pollution highly visible; map out where and when this year's El Nino is expected to be a killer; and learn how solar has transformed a scrapyard in a Nunavut community to cut reliance on diesel.
Ravenscraig gains Green Apple Award commendation for environmental improvements, biodiversity, woodland and sustainable transport at the North Lanarkshire site.
The 42 known species of the genus Rafflesia are under threat due to deforestation and habitat destruction.
The technology could strap onto existing gas turbines and make them more efficient—but it wouldn’t do away with their emissions entirely.
The number of potentially damaging environmental incidents triggered by this year’s hot and dry weather has surpassed that of 2025 Wildlife in England and Wales will be affected by the current drought for years to come, the government has said. This summer saw large parts of England and all of Wales plunged into a serious drought, with both recording their driest Julys since records began in 1836. Continue reading...
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has announced its weather forecast and temperature projections across Cairo and the governorates through the end of September. Moderate to warm, humid conditions are expected during the early morning hours, transitioning to hot and humid weather during the day across northern Egypt, Greater Cairo, and Northern Upper Egypt. Extremely hot … The post Egyptian Meteorological Authority issues late-month weather forecast and temperature outlook appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Children born after 2025 will experience three more years of brutally fire-conducive weather as global heating intensifies European babies will face almost twice as much extreme fire weather as their great-grandparents if climate action does not ramp up quickly, a study has found. Global heating under current policies will expose a child born in Europe in 2025 to three more years of brutally fire-conducive weather over their lifetime than someone born in 1950, the researchers found. Continue reading...