The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) cancels 10 professional baseball games over two evenings due to extreme heat warnings across South Korea, with 15 games total canceled this summer. The decision follows heat-related illnesses among fans at a game in Incheon, prompting a review of heat-related game rules.
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.
Three female lions (3, 11, 15 years old) at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park died from suspected heat stroke as temperatures in Tokyo peaked at nearly 39°C, marking the zoo's first heat-related lion deaths in 62 years.
Tama Zoo in Tokyo suspends lion exhibit after three lions die from suspected heatstroke complications amidst Japan's record heatwave, with 10 out of 16 lions currently unwell.
Informal workers in India and the Philippines, like construction laborer Brijpal Singh, face an impossible choice between earning daily wages and protecting their health from extreme heat. Climate change-driven temperatures reduce productivity, increase illness, and disproportionately affect women, highlighting gaps in urban adaptation efforts.
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.
Europe experienced record-breaking heat in July 2026, with Austria setting a new July peak. Meanwhile, Vancouver recorded its wettest July in years. Typhoon Dolphin, the fifth Category 5 cyclone of 2026, rapidly intensified over warm Pacific waters and is forecast to make landfall in Japan as a weaker but still damaging storm.
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown metallic alloy, a "hiroshimaite," in beach sands from Hiroshima Bay. Formed by the 1945 atomic blast's extreme heat and rapid cooling, this finding offers insights into material behavior under extreme conditions and aids nuclear forensics.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, marking the third such event in five years, as July becomes the driest month on record. Extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, has fueled wildfires, stressed farmers, and revealed archaeological sites, prompting hosepipe bans for 23 million people.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, as extreme heat and a lack of rainfall intensify. This marks the third drought in five years, leading to hosepipe bans for 23 million people, numerous wildfires, and concerns for farmers and wildlife.
Europe faces an underestimated climate challenge of extreme heat, leading to infrastructure stress and wildfires. Eurostar is adapting trains for 55°C, Oslo Airport cools tarmac, and Stockholm paints tracks white, while experts warn adaptation alone is insufficient without reducing fossil fuels.
Drought and extreme heat in the UK are severely impacting crops like lettuce, broccoli, peas, and carrots, leading to halved yields, significant price increases, and increased reliance on imports from Spain and Holland. Supermarkets warn of threats to Britain's food security.
Bloomberg reports that global food prices, particularly for wheat, sunflower oil, corn, and rice, may increase due to a combination of factors including the Ukraine conflict, a military conflict in the Middle East, extreme weather in Europe, and the El Nino climate phenomenon.
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.
Spain faces its fourth heat wave as crews battle wildfires that have devastated nearly 200,000 acres, with over 70,000 people evacuated, amid political debate over climate change's role.
Chinese researchers create tantalum-based alloy retaining strength at 2,400°C, surpassing 2,000°C limit of most metals, with potential for aerospace, hypersonic vehicles, and nuclear reactors.
Extreme weather events like wildfires, heatwaves, and floods are disrupting summer camps across the US, forcing adaptations and highlighting climate change's impact on children's activities.
Tavia Watts' viral video highlighted the growing climate anxiety in the UK, particularly among parents, as record June heatwaves intensify fears for children's futures. Psychologists confirm a rise in "anticipatory anxiety" and offer coping strategies like community action and self-care.
Record heatwaves in England are intensifying climate anxiety, a recognized form of mental distress, particularly affecting parents and young people. Individuals like Tavia Watts and Lizzie Ellen share their fears for their children's future, while psychologists offer coping strategies such as community engagement and self-care.
China's maritime safety administration announced military drills east and south of Dongshan Island on Thursday and Friday, following remarks by Taiwan's DPP leader Lai, who called on party members to oppose Beijing's "red terror," which China condemned as challenging the one-China principle.
A scientific analysis reveals extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, is driving severe drought across Europe. Conditions are 80x more likely in western Europe and 40x in eastern Europe, redefining drought as temperature-driven. This leads to water restrictions, wildfires, crop losses, and rising food/energy prices, with significant economic costs.
Camels in Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Algeria are increasingly suffering from extreme heat and drought, leading to blisters, disease, reduced milk yield, and high mortality rates, severely impacting the livelihoods of pastoral communities in North Africa and the Horn of Africa.
A new study reveals low thermal safety standards in social housing in Sydney's west, leading to extreme indoor temperatures and high cooling costs for residents like Mark Hartley and Lynne Dunn. Researchers warn of increased health risks and future challenges due to climate change.
Astana, Kazakhstan, has experienced two record-breaking heatwaves this summer, with temperatures reaching 39.5°C. The country faces increasing climate risks, including heat-related deaths, droughts, and water shortages, prompting calls for a national Heat-Health Action Plan.
