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President Trump's second withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement in 2025 sparked concerns about global climate action. However, other nations are stepping up. China, the EU, and the UK have strengthened their clima…
A heatwave impacting over 120 million Americans across 28 states is expected to ease in the Northeast starting Thursday. Areas like St. Louis will see temperatures drop to the 70s, while Philadelphia and Boston will reac…
NASA satellite data reveals Earth's continents are drying at an unprecedented rate, with land area experiencing water loss expanding at double the size of California annually. The western coast of North America, Central …
A German zoo in Nuremberg culled 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding, sparking outrage from animal rights activists. Contraceptive methods failed to control the baboon population, exceeding the enclosure's capa…
A dangerous heat dome affecting nearly 170 million Americans in the eastern U.S. is causing extreme heat and humidity. The wet-bulb temperature, a measure of heat stress, is alarmingly high, exceeding thresholds where th…
The EPA proposes eliminating its greenhouse gas regulations for vehicles, potentially reversing years of efforts to reduce emissions. This move, championed by the Trump administration and opposed by environmental groups,…
New York City is bracing for three days of extreme heat, with real-feel temperatures potentially reaching 104 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect from Monday to Wednesday. City officials urge residents to stay indoors …
Canadian wildfires, burning 6.1 million hectares, have caused widespread evacuations and sent smoke drifting into the US, prompting air quality alerts across New York state and parts of New England. The New York State De…
Maryland residents are bracing for another day of intense heat and humidity, with highs in the low 90s but feeling closer to 100°F due to humidity. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly isolated. The f…
A dangerous heat wave blankets the US Midwest and Southeast, with feels-like temperatures soaring to 115°F in some areas. Extreme heat warnings are in effect for cities including St. Louis, Myrtle Beach, and Raleigh. Mil…
The recent devastating floods in Texas's Kerr County, resulting in over 135 deaths, highlight a nationwide problem. Climate change-fueled torrential rains, inadequate warning systems, and rampant building in flood-prone …
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that states have a legal obligation to protect the environment and prevent climate change, potentially opening the door for climate reparations. The non-binding advisory opi…
Hundreds of migrants are detained in a makeshift camp in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by supporters and "Alligator Auschwitz" by opponents. Conditions are described as harsh, with detainees reporti…
An extreme heat dome, caused by a bulge in the jet stream, will bring triple-digit temperatures to much of the US this week. Nearly 85 million Americans are already under heat warnings. Cities like Dallas and Kansas City…
Concerns are rising that the EU's new €700 billion budget, while increasing overall green spending, could prioritize industrial projects over crucial biodiversity initiatives. WWF warns that the merging of environmental …
Devastating flash floods across the US this summer highlight the escalating impact of climate change. Scientists attribute the surge in 100-year to 1,000-year deluges to increased atmospheric moisture fueled by warmer te…
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs surveyed the extensive damage caused by the Dragon Bravo wildfire at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. The fire, initially managed using a 'confine and contain' strategy, rapidly escalated due to…
A hiking trail in New York's Adirondack Mountains has been temporarily closed due to a moose exhibiting unusual behavior. State officials, citing potential danger to the public from the large animal, closed the Goodman M…
Brazil's congress passed a controversial environmental bill, weakening environmental safeguards and prompting outrage from activists. Dubbed the "devastation bill," it streamlines environmental licensing, allowing self-d…
A new hydrothermal explosion created a 13-foot diameter, 1-foot deep blue water pool in Yellowstone's Porcelain Basin. Geologists discovered the pool in April, formed between December 2024 and February 2025 via multiple …
Austin, Texas, is experiencing a dramatic shift from severe drought to rising reservoir levels. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) opened floodgates on Lake Buchanan for the first time since 2019 to manage the exc…
Central New York is under a heat advisory from 11 AM due to high temperatures and dew points, making it feel near 100 degrees. Early afternoon showers are expected, with severe thunderstorms possible after 5 PM. Thursday…
Britain's waterways are heavily polluted with sewage due to years of illegal discharges by private water companies. A report by former Bank of England deputy governor Jon Cunliffe, commissioned by Prime Minister Keir Sta…
The Philadelphia region is under a flash flood watch from 2 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday due to anticipated heavy rainfall. Up to 5 inches of localized rain is possible as storms approach. The slow-moving cold front res…
The UK Met Office reports a significant shift in the nation's climate, characterized by more frequent and intense heatwaves and rainfall. 2024 saw record-breaking temperatures, including the warmest May and spring on rec…