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A new Climate Finance Vulnerability Index reveals that over two billion people live in 65 'red zone' nations highly vulnerable to climate shocks and facing limited financial resources. Two-thirds of these countries are i…
A record-breaking heatwave scorched the US East Coast this week, causing infrastructure damage, power outages, and numerous health issues. Roads buckled, trains were delayed, and heat-related illnesses surged, leading to…
Two brown bears, Mish and Lucy, escaped their enclosure at Wildwood Devon wildlife park in England after finding an open back door. They raided the kitchen, consuming a week's worth of honey and other food before falling…
A severe heatwave grips the US Midwest, forcing residents to seek refuge in water sources like splash pads and causing a rise in drownings. Cities break temperature records, and emergency services activate heat relief pl…
Wisconsin's Supreme Court ruled that state regulators can compel landowners to clean up PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals," before official hazardous substance designation. This 5-2 decision, favoring environmentalists,…
Boston is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures potentially exceeding 100°F on Tuesday, potentially breaking all-time records. High humidity will push the heat index to around 110°F, posing health ri…
New research reveals that ocean color is changing due to warming waters. Satellite data from 2003-2022 shows polar waters are becoming greener, while equatorial waters are turning bluer. This shift in chlorophyll concent…
A study analyzing data from thousands of US shoreline cleanups suggests that plastic bag bans and fees significantly reduce plastic bag litter. Areas with such policies saw a 25-47% decrease in bags as a percentage of to…
The Trout Fire in Grant County, New Mexico, continues to burn, covering 38,682 acres and resulting in ongoing evacuation orders for multiple zones. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency. Meanwhile…
A life-threatening heatwave is set to engulf the Midwest and Northeast, starting the official summer with temperatures soaring into the triple digits. Severe storms are also predicted for the next two days across the Mid…
Following Hurricane Helene's devastating floods in Florida, homeowner Steve Papola rebuilt his home with flood mitigation in mind. Experts advise those in flood-prone areas to consider flood-resistant building materials …
The Trump administration's EPA proposed a rule claiming fossil fuel plant emissions don't significantly contribute to dangerous air pollution. This assertion was refuted by 19 out of 30 consulted climate scientists, who …
May 2025 global temperatures were 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a slight decrease from recent months, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. While this offers temporary relief, continued w…
Indonesia suspended four nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, a renowned diving destination, due to environmental violations. The decision follows an investigation revealing non-compliance by the four companies, which…
Copernicus Climate Change Service reports May 2025 was the second warmest globally, with temperatures 0.53°C above the 1991-2020 average. Northwestern Europe experienced exceptionally dry conditions, the lowest since 197…
A new study published in Global Change Biology reveals that ocean acidification surpassed a critical planetary boundary in 2015. The study, conducted by researchers from Oregon State University, Plymouth Marine Laborator…
Chile's Indigenous Kawésqar fishermen are facing displacement due to the booming salmon farming industry. The industry, a major export for Chile, is accused of polluting the fjords, harming native ecosystems, and threate…
Minnesota is under an air quality alert from 11 p.m. Saturday to 11 p.m. Sunday due to wildfire smoke from Canada. The alert affects the entire state, with air quality expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive gro…
In Bengaluru, India, an inexpensive, portable heat shelter called Neralu won a design contest. Designed for outdoor workers vulnerable to extreme heat, it's a lightweight, easily transportable structure providing shade a…
A new study in Science reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces poaching in southern African reserves. Despite millions spent on armed patrols and surveillance, poaching dropped 78% in eight reserves following…
Global average carbon dioxide (CO2) levels surpassed 430 parts per million (ppm) in May, a record high exceeding last year's levels by more than 3 ppm. This unprecedented level hasn't been seen in millions of years, indi…
Approximately 2,000 gallons of oil spilled into Baltimore Harbor from a Johns Hopkins Hospital pipeline. Cleanup efforts are underway, with responders using containment booms and other equipment to remove the spilled die…
A record-breaking 38 million tonnes of sargassum seaweed has inundated the Caribbean, surpassing the previous record of 22 million tonnes in 2022. This massive influx is causing significant environmental and economic dam…
Big Bear Valley's eaglet, Sunny, successfully fledged from her nest on Monday, delighting viewers of the live webcam. The 10-week-old eaglet took her first flight at 10:46 a.m., watched by her sibling, Gizmo. While somet…
Remnants of ex-Tropical Storm Alvin are bringing unusual rainfall to the Southwest US, with up to an inch expected in some areas. This moisture will then move to the central US, fueling severe thunderstorms from Monday t…