Hong Kong's July rainfall has already surpassed typical levels by 23%, with a meteorologist warning of more extreme downpours due to global warming. The Observatory expects further rainstorms this weekend as a tropical cyclone approaches, following weeks of heavy rain and numerous warnings.
Adura's updated Environmental Impact Assessment states emissions from the controversial Jackdaw gas field will account for less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases, asserting they "not materially influence" global warming. This report was mandated by regulators after a previous submission was deemed inadequate and following a legal challenge from environmental groups.
China has issued its highest flood alert in Guangxi province as a typhoon approaches. Authorities are urging local governments to enhance disaster prevention and relief efforts, with 70 monitoring stations on 55 rivers already exceeding warning levels. A central government task force has been dispatched to oversee the situation and coordinate rescue operations.
China has issued a red flood alert in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region as typhoon threats loom. Authorities are urging local governments to enhance disaster prevention and relief efforts, with a central government task force dispatched to monitor the situation and aid rescues.
China's local governments are urged to enhance disaster prevention and relief efforts as heavy rainfall causes 62 rivers to exceed flood warning levels. A landslide in Gansu province buried 33 people, with 21 rescued and five confirmed dead.
A landslide in Gansu province, China, buried 33 people. 17 have been rescued, with emergency services on site. The area had been warned of heavy rain and potential geological disasters.
New research suggests Antarctica's sea ice loss, linked to cloud cover and ocean heat absorption, could accelerate global warming faster than previously thought. Recent record-low sea ice extents and higher regional temperatures signal a major climate shift, with potential for amplified warming and more severe climate impacts globally.
New research suggests Antarctica's sea ice and cloud cover have a stronger link to global warming than previously believed. The study by the European Geosciences Union (EGU) indicates potential underestimation of ocean heat absorption and climate sensitivity in current models, raising concerns about faster and more severe future warming.
Russian climatologist Nikolay Tereshonok warns that global warming could cause mass extinction of animals and plants over centuries if current temperature rise rates continue. This warning follows the Russian government's approval of a climate change adaptation plan.
Global average sea surface temperatures in June reached a record 20.98°C, surpassing previous highs from 2023 and 2024. Scientists attribute this to El Nino and climate change, with further temperature increases anticipated.
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with France setting a new national temperature record. Sales of air conditioners and fans have surged as the continent struggles to cope with extreme heat, exacerbated by global warming.
Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia's rightwing party, delivered a speech at the National Press Club criticizing multiculturalism and Islam, vowing to cut public broadcasting, and blaming 'global warming hoax' for poverty.
Cities globally are implementing strategies to combat extreme heat, a growing challenge exacerbated by climate change. Measures include improving building design, increasing green spaces, and utilizing renewable energy to create more resilient urban environments.
A study by the Italian Institute for Planetary Health (Iiph) confirms that global warming significantly impacts human health, increasing diseases, especially infectious ones, and mental health issues. Extreme weather events and economic damage further exacerbate the problem.
A study by the University of Tsukuba and Hokkaido University found that the flow of "atmospheric rivers" over Japan has increased by approximately 8% in the past 40 years due to global warming. These rivers, carrying large amounts of water vapor, can cause heavy rainfall and are expected to intensify further.
The SEC proposes to repeal a 2024 rule requiring public companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks, citing exceeded statutory authority and unjustified costs.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that Europe's record-breaking heat wave, linked to human-caused climate change, highlights the urgent need to ditch fossil fuels, as Western Europe experiences extreme temperatures, heat-related deaths, and heightened wildfire risks.
Scientists warn that a developing El Niño will exacerbate heatwaves, droughts, and floods in 2026, but emphasize that human-induced climate change remains the primary driver of climate extremes, with unprecedented weather risks expected due to the combined effects.
Botanists in Hong Kong are calling for a citywide study to examine how global warming affects plant phenology after observing changes in leaf-shedding and flowering patterns. Species like the red kapok tree and flame tree, which typically shed all leaves in winter, have shown incomplete leaf drop by spring and early flowering in recent years. Professor Jim Chi-yung from the Education University of Hong Kong emphasizes that phenological research reveals the far-reaching impacts of climate change on nature and human life.
