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, would revoke the "endangerment finding" that underpins stricter tailpipe standards. While the proposal faces public comment and potential lawsuits,...
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 in air conditioning, avoid strenuous activities, and utilize cooling centers. The heat...
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 Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued an advisory, warning of unhealthy air...
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 forecast includes a risk of strong winds with any storms. The heat...
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. Millions face consecutive days of extreme heat, with a level 4 "Extreme Heat Risk"...
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 areas contributed to the tragedy. Millions of homes nationwide are situated in FEMA-designated high-risk flood zones, mirroring Kerr County's...
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 opinion emphasizes the human right to a clean environment and asserts that failure to protect it violates international...
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 reporting scarce, worm-infested food, flooded floors, extreme heat, and numerous mosquito bites. State officials deny these claims, stating...
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 will see heat indices exceeding 100°F, worsening existing droughts. ...
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 funding with other sectors, like digitalization and defense, risks sidelining biodiversity. A €37 billion annual funding gap for...
