A study reveals the top 10% of global consumers inflict up to $5.7tn in annual environmental damage, exceeding the economies of all but the US and China. This damage stems from high consumption of red meat, flights, and energy, with biodiversity loss and climate change as major impacts.
Despite President Trump's anti-climate policies, US development agencies like MCC, DFC, and EXIM Bank continue to fund climate-friendly projects globally, highlighting embedded climate action in economic activity.
While the US stock market has doubled since 2020, many American families face economic hardship. Rising costs for cooling homes, credit card debt, and utility bills strain household budgets, contrasting with the perceived success of the wealthy.
A new report by First Street reveals that 79% of global data center capacity is at high risk from acute climate hazards like flooding and extreme winds. Chronic stresses such as heat and drought also affect over half of data centers, impacting energy efficiency and increasing costs. The Asia-Pacific region faces the highest risk.
Three young rugby players have died in Malaysia within weeks due to heatstroke, dehydration, and organ failure. The incidents, occurring during matches and training in high temperatures and humidity, have sparked concerns about player safety and the need for adjustments in the sport.
Australia is experiencing a surge in data centre growth, driven by AI demand and investor interest in its stable regulatory environment and renewable energy potential. However, concerns are rising about climate change risks, with a significant percentage of planned data centres vulnerable to extreme weather events.
Australia is experiencing a surge in data centre growth, driven by AI demand and investor interest in its stable regulatory environment and renewable energy potential. However, a report highlights significant climate risks, with extreme heat, flooding, and bushfires posing threats to planned infrastructure.
Ecosystems are often described using functional language, implying they have purposes they can fail to perform. This essay argues that ecosystems lack intrinsic ends and cannot truly "break down," challenging the "ecosystem services" framework and advocating for clearer thinking about environmental crises.
Massa de ar frio causa queda de temperatura em SP. Abrigo Solidário será ativado na Estação Pedro II para acolher pessoas em situação de rua entre quarta (17) e sexta (19). Previsão de mínimas de 9°C na capital.
O inverno começa oficialmente no domingo (21) com a chegada da primeira onda de frio, que pode derrubar temperaturas em até 10°C abaixo da média em diversas regiões do país, do Acre ao sul de Goiás. O frio intenso deve durar ao menos até o início da semana seguinte.
Face à une nouvelle vague de chaleur, le gouvernement français a présenté le bilan du troisième plan national d'adaptation au changement climatique. Les ministres Barbut et Jeanbrun ont souligné la multiplication et l'intensification des événements extrêmes, appelant à s'adapter à un réchauffement du pays.
Lee Chang-hoon, co-chair of South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response, will attend London Climate Action Week 2026. The trip aims to promote South Korea's climate achievements and foster international cooperation.
El Niño's influence on Australia's weather is complex, with potential for warmer, drier conditions and increased bushfire risk, though its effects vary regionally and can be counteracted by other climate drivers. The latest El Niño event in 2023-2024 dissipated quickly, leaving less noticeable long-term impacts for many Australians.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech drew backlash, while Trump released US-Iran deal details. "Earth's Black Box" to be installed in Tasmania. Queensland beat NSW in Origin Game Two.
A temperatura de -6,7°C registrada em Bom Jardim da Serra (SC) nesta quarta-feira (17) foi a menor do Brasil em 2026. O frio intenso foi causado por uma massa de ar polar que atingiu o Sul do país, com outras cidades catarinenses também registrando marcas negativas.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech draws criticism; "Earth's Black Box" climate tracker to be in Tasmania; Queensland beats NSW in Origin Game Two; Trump releases US-Iran deal details.
Energy industry voices are questioning the viability of the Marinus Link project due to the rapid expansion of AI data centres in Tasmania. These data centres require significant energy, potentially consuming a large portion of the state's supply, which could impact the project's business case.
Five years after its announcement, the "Earth's Black Box," a project designed to record humanity's path to climate catastrophe, is nearing installation in Tasmania. Initially met with global attention, the project faced years of silence but is now reportedly under assembly, with creators aiming for a December installation.
A new study warns that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent "hydroclimatic whiplash" events in UK rivers, causing rapid shifts between extreme droughts and heavy downpours. This phenomenon challenges traditional flood and drought planning, requiring new strategies to manage sequences of extremes.
Preliminary data shows a 1% increase in EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 3.34 billion tons. While long-term trends show a decrease since 2015, recent efforts to slash emissions have slowed, particularly in transport and heating sectors.
Marine heatwaves have tripled since the early 1990s, signaling the ocean's strain from absorbing over 90% of Earth's excess heat. The Earth's energy imbalance, a key climate change indicator, has doubled, leading to rising temperatures, melting ice, and intensified weather extremes. Monitoring systems are under threat, just as clarity is most needed.
Pauline Hanson revisited her long-standing anti-multiculturalism stance, now targeting 'radical Islam' and non-English speakers. She also attacked climate change policies, proposed defunding public broadcasters, and discussed abortion limits, while facing criticism over her 'champion of workers' image.
The Northern Territory government's new climate resilience plan faces backlash from environmental groups for accelerating gas extraction in the Beetaloo Basin, which critics argue will worsen climate change and harm public health.
Ireland faces a pivotal role as mediator in a major ideological dispute among EU member states over the future of the bloc's Emissions Trading System (ETS). The European Commission's review, due mid-July, will determine how the 20-year-old carbon pricing policy is reformed amidst industry pressure and differing national interests.
