The European Parliament is poised to approve new regulations for crops developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), potentially marking a significant policy shift. The vote on NGTs is scheduled for June 17, 2026, with proposed rules distinguishing between NGT-1 and NGT-2 crops.
A UNICEF report states that almost all children globally face at least one climate hazard, with nearly half exposed to three or more, risking their health, education, and survival. The situation is expected to worsen without urgent emission reductions.
Parametric insurance, using sensors and AI for rapid payouts based on pre-set triggers, is gaining traction for disaster relief. While lauded for speed, critics question its fairness and potential to profit from calamities.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific, warning climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts anticipate a record warm year globally.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño event is underway, warning that climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts predict a record warm year globally.
Dia Mirza's statement on a podcast linking patriarchy to climate change has ignited a fierce online debate. Critics call it an oversimplification, while supporters argue she referenced historical power structures and gender accountability.
Melting icebergs are depositing vast amounts of rock onto the Arctic seafloor, creating new hard surfaces for marine life like sponges and corals. This unexpected consequence of climate change is reshaping deep-sea ecosystems in the rapidly warming Arctic.
Actor Dia Mirza's claim on a podcast that patriarchy and men are 'totally responsible' for climate change has ignited a fierce online debate. While some support her ecofeminist view, critics cite celebrity hypocrisy and oversimplification.
Conservationists propose a protected area for Ernest Shackleton's Endurance wreck in the Weddell Sea, fearing climate change and increased shipping may damage the historic site. The proposal passed a key meeting but awaits final approval from CCAMLR.
Le ministre français de l'Éducation, Édouard Geffray, a annoncé qu'il ne souhaitait plus que des examens de fin d'année, tels que le baccalauréat, se déroulent l'après-midi. Cette décision vise à protéger les élèves des fortes chaleurs dues au réchauffement climatique, avec des températures dépassant les 35°C attendues.
Australia faces a political disconnect on climate change, with rising denialism despite scientific evidence and affordable solutions. While renewable energy adoption surges, political discourse struggles to address the crisis's impacts and the government's commitments.
Australia's climate change minister, Chris Bowen, declared the country can transition from fossil fuel exports to clean energy products, leveraging its renewable potential to become a "renewable energy superpower." Speaking at climate talks in Bonn, Germany, Bowen acknowledged the shrinking global market for fossil fuels and highlighted Australia's advantages in solar, wind, and battery technology, suggesting exports of green hydrogen, electricity, and even "green AI" could decarbonize other nations. The minister will co-host the upcoming UN climate summit, Cop31, in Turkey.
South Korea and Italy held their 13th Joint Science and Technology Committee meeting in Rome, agreeing to enhance cooperation in AI, climate change, and brain disease research. This marks the first meeting in five years, following South Korea's accession to Horizon Europe as an associate member.
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.
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten used a joke about Dutch height to highlight the city's vulnerability to rising sea levels due to climate change. The Netherlands is investing billions in technology to combat CO2 emissions, opting to address the root causes of climate change rather than solely relying on traditional flood defenses.
The 2026 World Cup faces unprecedented challenges from US politics, including Trump's "MAGA" agenda and immigration policies, Iran's participation, and severe heat waves due to climate change, impacting FIFA's ability to manage the event.
Dengue is increasingly becoming a year-round threat in India, with cases rising outside the traditional monsoon season. Experts attribute this shift to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and urbanization, which allow dengue-carrying mosquitoes to survive longer and spread further. Air pollution is also linked to higher mortality rates.
A new report reveals climate change is accelerating, with global temperatures rising at an unprecedented rate. The 1.5°C Paris Agreement threshold is projected to be breached by 2030, driven primarily by human activities like fossil fuel combustion.
A study reveals that extreme rain and landslides in Sumatra last November killed an estimated 58 Tapanuli orangutans, nearly 7% of the critically endangered species. Experts warn that increased rainfall frequency threatens their survival.
Despite a majority of US faith leaders acknowledging human-caused climate change, many hesitate to discuss it due to politicization and feeling ill-equipped. Some pastors actively integrate environmental stewardship into their sermons, facing pushback but finding success through gradual engagement.
Greta Thunberg's quote challenges the notion of equal responsibility for climate change, arguing that systemic and institutional influences outweigh individual guilt, emphasizing the need for accountability among those with greater power and decision-making capacity.
Australian ski resorts are celebrating early snow flurries for the season opening, but a likely El Niño and long-term climate change trends point to warmer, drier conditions and shorter ski seasons.
Island nations adopted an action plan at the World Island Nations Ocean Conference to address climate change, focusing on human resource development and sustainable ocean management. The Nippon Foundation pledged $100 million over 10 years to support these initiatives.
Brandenburg's historic gardens and parks are feeling the effects of climate change, with drought and heavy rainfall threatening old trees. The State Office for Monument Preservation supports renewable energy efforts, including solar panel installations on protected buildings, with a high approval rate.
