A 2012 wildfire in Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains, analyzed through ancient lake sediment cores, is the first large-scale fire in at least 12,000 years, attributed to climate change and growing human influence, threatening a unique Afroalpine ecosystem.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi dropped nearly 300 feet over Odisha, injuring crew and passengers and renewing aviation safety concerns over turbulence.
A new AP-NORC poll reveals more US adults feel personal impacts from extreme heat on daily activities and bills, even as belief in climate change slightly declined to 66 percent.
A comprehensive global assessment published in Nature reveals that African Great Lakes freshwater species face extreme extinction risks due to pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
A study attributes the likelihood of Canada's 2023 summer wildfires to human-caused climate change, doubling the odds of the tinderbox conditions. Despite this, U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Canada for poor forest management.
Monsoon rains have caused floods and landslides in India and Sri Lanka, resulting in over 100 deaths. India's Assam state has been hardest hit with at least 87 deaths, while Kerala reports 15 deaths and 7 missing. Sri Lanka also reports 8 deaths and 12,000 displaced.
A series of cloudbursts and flash floods across Jammu and Kashmir killed at least 28 people, destroying homes, infrastructure, and threatening indigenous communities in the Pir Panjal mountains and Gurez Valley.
A new ThinkLabour survey of 788 Labour members shows they rank health, the economy, cost of living and climate change as top issues, while expressing sceptical views on welfare spending and strong support for higher defence spending.
As extreme heat, wildfires, and smoke transform summer from a cherished season of joy into a period of danger and dread, climate change alters our fundamental relationship with nature and robs us of our collective well-being.
UK weddings are increasingly impacted by summer heatwaves, leading to higher costs for couples and businesses. Venues face expenses for cooling, while florists struggle with crop failures and increased delivery costs. Couples are considering shifting wedding dates to cooler seasons.
The 2016 Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area agreement, established by CCAMLR, created the largest marine reserve of its time around Antarctica. It was a landmark for ocean conservation, achieved after years of negotiation and compromise among 24 member states and the EU, despite geopolitical tensions and fishing interests.
Europe's summers are experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 40C becoming common. This leads to increased wildfires, water scarcity, health hazards, and escalating economic costs, necessitating both adaptation and significant greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Unusual drops in humpback whale sightings and rare seabird appearances off Australia coincide with persistent marine heatwaves in the Southern Ocean. Scientists are concerned these events signal broader changes in ocean conditions, potentially linked to climate change and disease risks like H5N1.
Greece is in its second week of wildfires, exacerbated by extreme Meltemi winds, leading to a helicopter collision in Western Athens that killed a Danish pilot, a Greek fire service official, and two firefighters. Water-bombing aircraft resumed operations as winds eased.
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language and heritage. President Adeang stated the move is about identity, not politics, and has been endorsed by lawmakers. The change is recognized by the UN and other countries, prompting future renaming of national assets.
France's worst wildfire season in decades poses a significant threat to Bordeaux's wine industry. Smoke taint from nearby fires could damage grapes, altering taste and value, a problem exacerbated by the grapes' veraison stage and existing market pressures.
A Flensburg University study found a significant increase in climate change skepticism in Germany between 2022-2023, with 59% of respondents expressing more doubts. Researchers link this to right-leaning politics, distrust of institutions, and dissatisfaction with democracy, rather than economic situations.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reiterated his warning that climate change "kills" as wildfires devastate the country, consuming over 180,000 hectares in 2026. He calls for reducing causes and better preparation, but faces rejection from opposition parties like the conservative People's Party (PP) and far-right Vox, who question the human-driven climate crisis and criticize government management.
The Solomon Siren, a life-size sculpture by Jason deCaires Taylor, now stands in the Solomon Islands where Kale Island was lost to rising sea levels. Inspired by activist Gladys Habu Bartlett, it commemorates the vanished land, serves as an artificial reef, and warns of climate change's irreversible impacts, featuring engraved sea level markers.
A new sculpture, The Solomon Siren, by Jason deCaires Taylor, has been installed in the Solomon Islands where Kale Island disappeared due to rising sea levels. It commemorates the lost land, serves as an artificial reef, and highlights climate change impacts and resilience, featuring sea level markers up to 2046.
European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib calls southern Europe's destructive wildfires "the biggest wake-up call," dismissing climate sceptics. She emphasizes climate change is present, urging greater EU investment in prevention and preparedness, as cross-border requests for aid increase.
Farmers in the UK and France are grappling with record heatwaves and droughts, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and economic struggles. Many are finding it difficult to adapt to the rapid pace of climate change, with some exploring water storage solutions amidst warnings of reservoir depletion.
Europe's historic summer wildfires, initially sparked by machinery or lightning, are escalating into megafires due to human-caused climate change, insufficient planning, and monoculture forests. Experts highlight hydroclimatic whiplash and flammable tree species as key factors, urging prevention through mixed forests and better management.
Multiple regions globally, including Western Europe, the Western US, and parts of Asia, face record-breaking heat waves fueled by unusually hot ocean waters, El Niño, jet stream changes, and man-made climate change, leading to dangerous conditions and wildfires.
