Western Pacific sees rare trio of storms
The Japan Weather Association said it was the first time in five years that three systems have existed at the same time in the month of Oct…
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Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
International leaders visit Tuvalu as part of climate talks co-hosted by Australia ahead of Cop31 conferencePacific island leaders have urg…
France: Gard and Herault under orange alert for storms, floods
France's Gard and Herault departments will be placed under an orange alert for storms and floods on Tuesday evening.
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In 1979, John Denver bought 957 acres in Colorado for an environmental dream; after Windstar was sold, 927 acres remained protected from development
John Denver's 1979 Windstar purchase became a conservation story, with 927 of its 957 acres still protected after the 2013 sale of the Colo…
Climate damage already ‘locked in’ – but these 10 insights show our future is still being decided
From rising sea levels to food systems fuelling climate change – experts have laid out 10 insights that require urgent action.
How science was helped to measure bird decline
A citizen science program, running for 25 years, has been counting bird populations, providing essential data to measure their decline and …
Israel forecasts cooler than average temperatures, light rain
Israel is forecast to experience cooler than average temperatures with light rain possible, mainly in the south and east. Tomorrow, tempera…
Nepal ends flood rescue operations, 5,285 missing
Nepal has concluded its search and rescue operations following devastating floods. Authorities reported 1,455 fatalities and 13,795 people …
‘Act before it’s too late’: Tokyo residents fight for more trees
As Japan experiences ever more frequent extreme heat, tree cover that can help lower temperatures is shrinking rather than growing in Tokyo.
Bangkok braces for fresh chaos as possible floods threaten IMF-World Bank summit
Bangkok is preparing for possible flooding as more than 15,000 delegates are due to arrive for the annual meetings of the International Mon…
Hong Kong temperatures drop to 23 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, lowest this autumn
Temperatures in Hong Kong dropped to about 23 degrees Celsius (73 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday morning, the lowest so far this autumn.According t…
Air quality in unhealthy range across most of Singapore
In an update on Monday evening, the National Environment Agency said the 24-hour PSI for Singapore was forecast to be in the high moderate …
Supreme Court hears case on holding energy companies liable for climate change
Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a major climate change case that could shape how communities hold industries accountable. Officia…
Leaders to visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change
Leaders to visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change
US Supreme Court wrestles with oil companies' bid to scuttle climate lawsuit
Boulder, Colorado, sued oil companies ExxonMobil and Suncor, accusing them of contributing to climate change through fossil fuel use.
Costa Rica Investigates Damage to Thermal Wetland Near Cartago
Costa Rican prosecutors are investigating alleged damage to the Coris wetland near Cartago, home to thermal springs, waterways and extensiv…
Streamlining the carbon fee system
Efforts are underway to streamline the carbon fee system. Specific details are elaborated in the article.
Temperatures could drop to low of 16°C from tomorrow
Temperatures in Taiwan are expected to drop from tomorrow, with lows potentially reaching 16°C.
Israel: Stunning sunset photos and scientific explanation
Beautiful photos of the sunset taken in Israel have been released, along with a scientific explanation.
Greenland fjords studied by scientists for fragile ecosystems
Scientists studied the effects of climate change on the ecosystems of Greenland's west coast fjords in August aboard the icebreaker "Amunds…
Nepal ends avalanche search and rescue operations
Nepal has ended search and rescue operations following a devastating avalanche, with over 5,000 people still missing.
At Least Two Trapped After Chromium Mine Collapses in Kerman
Following the collapse of a chromium mine in Bidouyeh village, Faryab County, Kerman Province, at least two individuals have been trappe ...
Climate: Gabriel Zucman proposes funding transition via billionaire tax
Economist Gabriel Zucman has proposed taxing billionaires and oil companies to fund climate change transition efforts.
Supreme Court Takes Up Boulder Climate Suit Against Exxon and Suncor
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether a lawsuit filed in state court in Colorado seeking damages from two major o…
Playa del Carmen starts October with new sargassum arrivals, though seasonal decline is underway
The threat of sargassum remains active along Quintana Roo's coastline, but a progressive reduction is expected heading into November and De…
France: Summer 2026 heatwave cost estimated at 16 billion euros
A French National Assembly mission has estimated the cost of the summer 2026 heatwave at 16 billion euros. The assessment aims to justify i…
US supreme court to hear big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits
Court starts new term hearing Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil’s attempt to stop lawsuits at state levelThe US supreme court begins its new nin…
Rainy season over for 2026 as southwest monsoon ends
Now, the Philippines is transitioning to the period of the northeast monsoon. But El Niño is also expected to cause hotter-than-usual condi…
Extreme heat is raising risks for mothers and babies - but experts say cooling solutions already exist
73 per cent of maternal healthcare workers surveyed say they have seen heat-linked cases rise in the last five years.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears case seeking damages from fossil fuel industry for climate change
On Monday, the first day of the Supreme Court's new term, the justices will hear the Boulder case that could decide the fate of others like…