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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…
India's government aims to curb electricity consumption by mandating a minimum 20°C setting for new air conditioners. This follows concerns about rising energy demand, with ACs accounting for a significant portion of pea…
Minnesota is under an air quality alert until Monday morning due to wildfire smoke from Canada. The northern half of the state will experience the worst air quality on Saturday, with unhealthy levels predicted for most a…
Unregulated gold and rare earth mining in Myanmar's Shan state is causing severe transborder pollution. Arsenic levels in the Kok and Sai rivers, tributaries of the Mekong, are far exceeding safe limits, impacting local …
An Indigenous Australian community in Central Queensland is fighting to protect Doongmabulla Springs, a sacred site, from the Carmichael coal mine owned by Bravus (formerly Adani). The springs are crucial to the communit…
An unprecedented marine heatwave in the Western Mediterranean Sea has reached temperatures exceeding 30°C, significantly above average for this time of year. Scientists express serious concerns about the impact on marine…
Following devastating floods in Central Texas, a dog named Superman was found amidst the rubble, having stayed behind to protect his home after his owner perished. Rescuers from Austin Pets Alive! found him unharmed but …
A massive algae bloom, known as mucilage, is again threatening the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul. First appearing in summer 2021, the sticky substance suffocates marine life. While declared under control, the mucilage has…
A new study in Nature reveals a shocking abundance of nanoplastics in the North Atlantic Ocean. Researchers from Utrecht University found 27 million tonnes of nanoplastics, exceeding the amount of larger microplastics. T…
The EPA launched new online resources providing comprehensive information on geoengineering and contrails. These resources address public concerns and dispel myths surrounding contrails, clarifying their scientific basis…
New analysis reveals FEMA's flood risk maps significantly underestimated the danger at Texas's Camp Mystic, where over two dozen died in recent floods. Data from First Street shows far more structures were in high-risk f…
Recent polls reveal most Americans experiencing major flooding link it to climate change, and want the federal government to play a significant role in disaster preparedness and response. However, there's less consensus …
A wildfire, dubbed the Madre Fire, rapidly spread across southeastern San Luis Obispo County, California, becoming the state's largest blaze this year. Fueled by dry weather and strong winds, it scorched over 82 square m…
A record-breaking heatwave is sweeping across Europe, forcing millions to cope with extreme temperatures, especially at night. Unlike the US, where air conditioning is common, European homes rarely have AC, leading to co…
EU officials expressed significant reservations during a Monday meeting regarding the Commission's proposed 2040 climate neutrality target. Concerns about the timing and the target itself were raised by approximately hal…
A severe heatwave is impacting Southern Europe, with Spain recording a new June temperature record of 46°C. The WHO warns of increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves due to climate change, predicting over 4,500 exc…
Dr. Bronner's, a US soap company, has withdrawn its B Corp certification, accusing the organization of greenwashing and accepting large corporations with questionable environmental and labor practices. The company specif…
Hanoi, Vietnam, recently experienced critically hazardous air pollution levels, topping global charts multiple times this winter. The city's rapid economic growth has resulted in severe air quality, with January's averag…
Environmental groups sued the state of Florida to halt construction of a migrant detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," in the Everglades. The lawsuit argues the project requires a thorough environmental revie…
A bison died after falling into Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. The incident, witnessed by tourists, occurred during the park's peak season. While the exact cause remains unclear, the bison likely st…
The US's actions at the UN climate talks in Bonn have raised concerns among European and Latin American negotiators. Unlike during Trump's first term, the current administration is actively undermining global climate eff…