Climate crisis now a health emergency of ‘pandemic scale’, UN climate chief warns
The United Nations climate chief warns that countries must protect health systems, as climate change poses a growing threat to public health during the climate change conference, COP31, in Turkey.
‘Snap, crackle and drought’: Why El Niño could change what ends up on your breakfast table
As COP31 puts food and agriculture on the table, consumers across Europe are discovering downstream effects of climate impacts in their breakfast bowl.
Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across region
Violent storms lash northern Iraq and parts of Iran, while Portugal faces strong winds and Japan braces for further snowfall Deadly flash floods hit northern Iraq on Saturday as severe thunderstorms swept across the regi
Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says
Three children are among those killed in the incident that came a day after heavy rain reportedly flooded tens of thousands of tents across Gaza.
Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impacts
The contradiction is forcing organizations to justify their AI use in carrying out missions to combat climate change or protect natural resources.
Stop undermining Jim Chalmers, environment minister urges Labor colleagues
‘It’s pretty obvious that there are all sorts of people making all sorts of comments,’ Murray Watt says after budget savings meeting Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The environment minister,
Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali
India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”
A Guide to COP31 Climate Talks in Antalya, Turkey
Negotiators and leaders are gathering for annual United Nations climate talks. They come as global temperatures are set to breach a key threshold.
Banana producers in Latin America want better pay to cope with effects of climate crisis
Farmers face big drop in production from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño event Banana producers in Latin America are calling for better pay to help cope with the impact of the climate crisis, as they fac
Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza
Heavy rain has flooded temporary shelters used by Palestinians displaced during Israel's war with Hamas.
Albania’s ‘Coordinator’? The Rapid Rise and Sudden Fall of Ergys Agasi
Ergys Agasi started out as a young inspector at Albania’s environment ministry. Over the next decade, he accrued businesses, properties and influence within the highest echelons of government. His arrest begs the questio
A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.
Drones Emerge as the Top Killer of Civilians in Sudan’s War
The weapons have become the No. 1 killer of civilians this year, according to the United Nations, devastating a population already overwhelmed by famine and drought.
Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.