British Monarch King Charles says science is the solution to protecting nature and halting global biodiversity loss, which is threatening humanity’s survival. In a message to the 12th session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which opened in Manchester, United Kingdom, this week, King Charles said nature […]
China has unveiled plans for a futuristic 'Star Wars' space carrier than can deploy nearly 100 unmanned fighter jets and fly to the edge of Earth's atmosphere.
Central Asia’s water insecurity may seem a distant concern. But its rivers underpin Eurasian trade corridors, sustain global food markets and power regional energy systems. As water stress worsens, this is no longer just an environmental issue but a strategic threat across Eurasia – demanding urgent attention in Beijing, Brussels and beyond. Central Asia is warming twice as fast as the global average, accelerating glacier retreat in mountain ranges that act as natural reservoirs. As a result,...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 3, 16 February 2026.
A huge swathe of the United States from the Gulf coast into New England was mired in extra-cold temperatures on Sunday after a bomb cyclone brought heavy snow and hundreds of flight cancellations to North Carolina, flurries and falling iguanas in Florida, and more misery for thousands who are still without power from last weekend’s ice storm in the south. About 150 million people were under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of the US, with the coldest air...
The Toyota Tundra might not be the most popular pickup truck in the U.S., but it has a strong fanbase despite the many issues of the third-gen model.
Industrial odours and adverse environmental effects were among the concerns raised into the proposed Statkraft Tagdale green ammonia development.
Despite receiving 33% excess rainfall, January 2026 was more polluted than the previous year, with an average AQI of 307 compared to 305. The month experienced severe air quality days from January 17-19, a first in four years. While the last week saw improvement due to rain, adverse meteorology and high emissions contributed to the overall poor air quality.
The administration staffed up a new group that published a report downplaying the severity of global warming. The EPA leaned on that report in its proposal to repeal the endangerment finding.
Experts say administration has launched ‘war on all fronts’ to undo environmental rules – here are the key areas at risk In his first year back in office, Donald Trump has fundamentally reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency , initiating nearly 70 actions to undo rules protecting ecosystems and the climate. The agency’s wide-ranging assault on the environment will put people at risk, threatening air and water quality, increasing harmful chemical exposure, and worsening global warming, experts told the Guardian. The changes amount to “a war on all fronts that this administration has launched against our health and the safety of our communities and the quality of our environment,” said Matthew Tejada, the former director of the EPA’s environmental justice program. Continue reading...
Millions are told to stay home in the US and more than a million are left without power, while Australia faces record heatwave Cold weather across a vast swathe of the eastern United States has been the likely cause of at least 49 deaths in the past week. At one point, about 213 million people were under some sort of winter weather warnings, affecting areas from New Mexico to New England – a spread of about 2,000 miles (3,200 km). Millions were told to stay at home, and at one point there were more than a million people without power. As of Wednesday night, there were still 312,000 outages, mostly across Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Continue reading...
A coalition of environmental, labour and other groups says the Manitoba government has to spend more money on climate protection in the spring budget.
Monarch says he has remained focused despite early criticisms of his beliefs, in new film Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision King Charles has revealed he “wasn’t going to be diverted” from his environmental campaigning despite criticism in the past in a new documentary showcasing his philosophy of “Harmony”. In the Amazon Prime Video film, his first project with a streaming platform, Charles recalls past attacks on his outspokenness on the environment, saying: “I just felt this was the approach that I was going to stick to. A course I set and I wasn’t going to be diverted from.” Continue reading...
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Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 2, February 2026.
The amount of rainfall in the southern Amazon basin has declined by 8 to 11 per cent since 1980, largely due to the impact of deforestation
The emergency orders are meant to bolster the grid during extreme winter weather.
President Donald Trump has formally removed the U.S. from the historic agreement that aims to limit global warming.
European retailers urge traders to adhere to commitments after Brazilian lawmakers wreck forest protection pact Leading British and European retailers are trying to salvage the core elements of the Amazon soy moratorium after the world’s most successful forest protection agreement was wrecked by Brazilian lawmakers and abandoned by international traders. In an open letter, high street brands including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda say the breakdown this month of the 20-year-old agreement will damage consumer confidence unless new arrangements are put in place to ensure grain production is not linked to deforestation. Continue reading...
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has deployed its Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support the Governments of Mozambique and South Africa, following recent floods and extreme weather conditions that have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of infrastructure and disruptions of essential services.
Warnings issued across 26 US states, while Portugal braces for heavy rain as Storm Joseph rolls in The US is enduring another bout of severe winter weather, as a succession of powerful weather systems brings heavy snow, freezing rain and extreme cold temperatures to much of the country. Twenty-six states, from Texas to Massachusetts, were under storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service over the weekend, with many alerts remaining in place this week. Continue reading...
[This Day] Africa still producing less than 4% of global pollution
Death toll sparks calls for companies to be fined under animal welfare legislation over mass fish deaths Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast At least 4 million salmon died prematurely at Tasmanian fish farms in 2025, with new data from the state’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) suggesting about 500,000 fish died in November and December as ocean temperatures warmed. Scientific studies indicate Atlantic salmon are adversely affected when ocean temperatures approach 18C. At higher temperatures, salmon encounter less oxygenated water, suffer from liver and kidney damage, have less appetite and become more vulnerable to disease. This article was republished with permission from the Tasmanian Inquirer Continue reading...
Kerala's Kollakkayil Devaki Amma, along with other 'unsung heroes' like Gambir Singh Yonzone and Hally War, has been recognized with Padma awards for their significant environmental conservation efforts. Amma transformed sandy land into a green sanctuary, while others established national parks and revitalized living root bridges, showcasing dedication to nature.
The extreme weather knocked out power across the South — and cold temperature will strain the power network for a week.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 2, 28 January 2026.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 1, January 2026.
The U.S. National Weather Service forecast warns of widespread heavy snow and a band of catastrophic ice stretching from east Texas to North Carolina.
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Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for most of Canada over a 'high or moderate impact level' cold blast that is set to last throughout the weekend.
More than 230 million Americans are bracing for severe winter weather that forecasters fear will bring heavy snow and catastrophic ice conditions.
Chinese scientists have increased the yield of a carbon dioxide-to-starch conversion method by more than 10 times, potentially paving the way for industrial starch production without the need for agriculture. In 2021, researchers from the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) unveiled the world’s first method to synthesise starch from carbon dioxide with the help of enzymes. In a peer-reviewed Science paper at the time, the team reported...
Town of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky gets 6 feet of snow in places, burying cars and cutting off roads and buildings A record-breaking snowfall event unfolded in far eastern Russia last week when the town of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, located on the Kamchatka peninsula’s east coast, received more than 6 feet (1.8 metres) of lying snow in places. Strong winds accompanying the snowfall caused extreme drifting of more than 10 feet against buildings and cars. Two key ingredients combined to cause such an extreme snowfall event. Strong Pacific low pressures dragged moist air from the tropics northwards, which clashed with cold Arctic air already over the region. Continue reading...
Advocates charge that California pollution regulators ignored their plea to end a program that they say discourages emissions reductions.
Katy Perry, renowned pop sensation, is under fire for her recent venture into space tourism, with critics pointing to contradictions in her environmental commitment. Although her sub-orbital adventure was hailed as a groundbreaking achievement for women, it also raised eyebrows due to the substantial carbon footprint associated with such flights.
Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 10% New wood-burning stoves will carry a health warning highlighting the impact of the air pollution they produce, under UK government plans. Ministers have also proposed cutting the limit on the smoke emitted from wood burners by 80%. However, the measure would only apply to new stoves, most of which already meet the stricter limit. The new limit would cut the annual toxic emissions from wood burning in the UK by only 10% over the next decade, according to the consultation. Continue reading...
A winter storm is expected to wallop a huge chunk of the U.S. from the southwest, into the Plains, the Deep South, and the eastern seaboard. Heavy snow, ice, sleet and freezing rain are forecast.
[SAnews.gov.za] As severe weather conditions have eased down across parts of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, including areas in the Kruger National Park (KNP), the Crocodile Bridge Gate will re-open for day visitors from today.
Officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travellers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather.
Winter weather is now less dependable in many cities that have historically hosted the games. The post To survive warming winters, the Olympics will need to change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Photographer Frédéric Noy's shots give an insight into life around the rainforests of Udzungwa Mountains National Park – and efforts to protect it
A new study published on Tuesday (January 20) in the Journal of Animal Ecology found three Antarctic penguin species starting their breeding season markedly earlier than a decade ago, in what researchers say is a record shift likely linked to rapid warming at colony sites in the Antarctic region. - REUTERS
For the last twenty years, Sarah Nyaga, a smallholder farmer from Embu County in central Kenya, has farmed coffee. Like most across Kenya, she relies on the export market. A greater percentage of Kenya’s coffee ends up within the European Union market, but a new law threatens to disrupt what has been a source of […]
A monstrous storm - named Winter Storm Fern - is set to sweep across the country this weekend, and weather experts have warned Americans to stay indoors.
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The US Senate passed a limited spending package on Thursday that will largely fund several science- and land-related agencies, including the Department of Interior, the US Forest Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the US Environmental Protection […]
Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that's a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said.
Whether you call it radiation fog, ground fog, valley fog or a temperature inversion, it all comes down to the same physics: the atmosphere flipping upside down. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down how a high-pressure system can turn our valleys into bowls of clouds.
[Liberian Observer] A report reaching the Daily Observer, Nimba Bureau from the Southeast part of Liberia, especially Grand Gedeh indicates that there is widespread depletion of the forest, affecting most of the tree species used for furniture or construction.
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers met the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Copenhagen on Friday (January 16), seeking to "lower the temperature" with assurances of congressional support after President Donald Trump's threats to seize the Arctic island. - REUTERS
Hong Kong authorities have issued a suspension notice to a contractor at a government-run recycling centre after a worker severed his palm while clearing debris from a wood-chipping machine. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Saturday said it was “highly concerned” about the incident, which occurred at around 2pm the day before at the Y·Park yard waste recycling centre in Tuen Mun. The worker was trying to clear debris stuck in an operating wood chipper when his left palm was...
Learn how microscopic fossils reveal that tiny seafloor organisms were already feeding and recycling nutrients soon after one of Earth’s largest mass extinctions.
But the bipartisan effort still trimmed climate research and fails to solve agencies’ chronic underfunding. The post Congress passes environmental funding without Trump’s deep cuts appeared first on High Country News.
Air pollution is worsening in Thailand, with Bangkok and numerous other provinces blanketed with unsafe levels of PM2.5 on Thursday morning.
Environment minister says attacks on social media affect perceptions of meteorology and denigrate researchers’ work Europe live – latest updates Spain’s environment minister has written to prosecutors to warn of “an alarming increase” in hate speech and social media attacks directed against climate science communicators, meteorologists and researchers. In a letter sent to hate crimes prosecutors on Wednesday, Sara Aagesen said a number of recent reports examined by the ministry had detected a “significant increase” in the hostile language that climate experts are subjected to on digital platforms. Continue reading...
US President Trump's renewed calls for NATO to help acquire Greenland have met with a 'fundamental disagreement' from Danish and Greenlandic officials. Despite US pressure, Denmark announced plans to bolster its military presence in the Arctic, citing an unpredictable security environment. Greenlandic representatives questioned the US approach, highlighting low local support for annexation.
Agency to focus rules for fine particulate matter and ozone only on cost to industry, aligning with Trump approach The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in healthcare costs avoided and deaths prevented from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants. The change means the EPA will focus rules for fine particulate matter and ozone only on the cost to industry, part of a broader realignment under Donald Trump toward a business-friendly approach that has included the rollback of multiple policies meant to safeguard human health and the environment and slow climate change. Continue reading...
Scientists prepared a high-quality sequence of the giant mammal’s genome based on a specimen preserved in Siberian permafrost.
Ifremer, the French research institute dedicated to the ocean, announced on Monday that it had deployed its first two floats from the Argo network, in order to measure ocean currents and global warming.
[FrontPageAfrica] · Liberia's wetlands are rapidly disappearing due to illegal settlements, weak enforcement of environmental laws, and public neglect, with the Mesurado Wetlands in Greater Monrovia among the hardest hit, environmental authorities warned during World Wetlands Day.
A new study reveals the dramatic decrease in lead exposure in the U.S. following the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency 55 years ago.
The announcement comes just days after NPR revealed the administration had secretly rewritten safety and environmental standards.
Inadequate food supplies and collapsing rainforests must be recognised as national security threats – not pigeonholed as green issues Ecosystems and national security used not to be mentioned in the same breath all that often – unless environmental campaigners were doing the talking. For years, climate and nature experts have struggled to get across the message that species extinctions, dead rivers and deforestation are an existential threat to people as well as animals and plants. As George Monbiot wrote last week, the publication of a government report thought to have been authored by intelligence chiefs , about the threats to the UK’s national security from biodiversity collapse, should be viewed as a step forward. The risks have become too extreme to be ignored. The document is a national...
The federal government is considering a proposal to establish a new hunting season for tundra swans in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan — a move that one hunter says could endanger the trumpeter swan, a similar-looking, sensitive species.
Divergent views from governmental bodies regarding air pollution are creating waves. The Environment Ministry argues that there's a lack of decisive evidence tying pollution to actual deaths, while the Indian Council of Medical Research puts forth alarming statistics, claiming over 1.2 million fatalities in 2017 due to air quality issues.
Deforestation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest is forcing mosquitoes to feed on humans more frequently, a new study reveals. This shift significantly elevates the risk of diseases like dengue and Zika for communities near forest edges. Scientists warn this behavioural change in mosquitoes is a critical, often unseen, consequence of habitat loss, impacting public health long before outbreaks occur.
[Ghanaian Times] I wish to respectfully clarify aspects of your recent story headlined "National air pollution policy in the offing - Desmond Appiah", published on January 16, 2026, which reported on remarks attributed to me at the recent workshop for clean air reporters in Accra.
Using cutting-edge material licensed from NASA, a protective heat shield manufactured in-house by Varda Space Industries for the first time enabled one of its capsules to blaze through Earth’s atmosphere on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the agency and America’s space industry. The material, known as C-PICA (Conformal Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator), provides a […]
Committee Democrats expressed concerns the bill could harm the environment and public access to state parks.
From Japan to China and the US to Scandinavia, heating with air conditioning has long been standard practice. But now warming homes with AC is catching on in other parts of the world.
Winter weather has to push uphill in our warming climate, but this event could set records for total damage and in some areas for prolonged cold. The post This week’s Arctic onslaught and how it compares to blasts from the past appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
How long does it take for a Frosty Fruit to melt in a heatwave? Guardian Australia sacrificed three ice blocks in Melbourne, Sydney and Ouyen, where the temperature hit 48C on Tuesday. It was the fifth day in a row that temperatures have exceeded 40C, with four more forecast to follow Explainer: What happens to the human body in 49C heat? Australians are finding out Continue reading...
As it grapples with two fatal tragedies, questions emerge over how to protect the country from more landslides – its deadliest natural hazard New Zealand could experience an increase in landslides – its most deadly natural hazard – as global warming triggers more intense and frequent storms, experts have warned in the wake of two landslide tragedies in the North Island. New Zealand’s landscapes are scarred with the evidence of landslides – they are responsible for more than 1,800 deaths since written records began – more than earthquakes and volcanoes combined. Continue reading...
Toyota is performing another recall on its Tundra line of trucks, affecting 160k vehicles. The reason may sound familiar to Tundra owners, too.
[Daily Maverick] This is part 1 of a three-part series that traces the origins of the Anthropocene - the current geological epoch that speaks bluntly to humanity's impact on the environment - and the unfolding 'Sixth Extinction', adding to the wave of global megafaunal extinctions that began in what is popularly known as the 'Ice Age'.
Initiatives such as London’s ULEZ can be a model for other cities. But even more could be done to save lives and protect us from deadly toxins in the air Breathwork is everywhere, whether it’s in yoga studios, corporate retreats or self-help reels. We’re told to “just breathe”. Be mindful. Lower our stress levels. Inhale. Exhale. In the yogic tradition, bringing clean air into our lungs and our body ( pranayama in Sanskrit) is about purifying and detoxing, and then exhaling what we don’t need. That all sounds great if you live on a remote island or in the middle of a forest – but what if that air isn’t cleansing us, but making us sick? According to the World Health Organization , 99% of the global population is exposed to air-pollution levels that exceed its health-based guidelines and...
Ouyen and Mildura in northern Victoria forecast to break state’s all-time maximum on Tuesday, as weather warnings issued Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009. It was 26.1C as the sun rose on Tuesday over the small Victorian town of Ouyen, the Mallee town of 1,170 people whose forecast high of 49C would break the state’s temperature record of 48.8C set in Hopetoun on Black Saturday in 2009. Continue reading...
Rolling back the FOIA provision will bring to an end another part of the Biden administration’s legacy at the agency.
The world endured its costliest wildfire on record in 2025, its sixth-deadliest heat wave, and four floods or storms that caused at least 1,000 deaths. The post Earth was hit by 55 billion-dollar weather disasters in 2025 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
“Apps don’t understand the details of why snow, sleet or freezing rain happens," a meteorology professor said.
Health warnings have been issued for Bangkok as PM2.5 levels are forecast to rise this week, prompting potential work-from-home arrangements to limit exposure, says Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Temperatures in Ouyen and Mildura in north-west Victoria forecast to reach 49C on Tuesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South Australia faced another day of searing heat on Monday, as Victorians prepared for conditions forecast to be the hottest in history. Tuesday could see heat records broken throughout eastern South Australia and Victoria, with maximums expected to be near 50C across inland areas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...
The ice and snowfall were expected to continue into Monday in much of the country, followed by very low temperatures, the National Weather Service said.
Since the container deposit scheme’s inception in November 2023, can and bottle recycling rates have more than doubled in Victoria.
Winter storm system brings emergency declarations and nearly 11,000 flight cancellations throughout swath of country The severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers. Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sergeant Ellis from the Tennessee Highway Patrol posted a video to social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...
Donald Trump seemed to have misunderstood the difference between global warming and cold weather in his latest social media post.
An “epigenetic” adaptation could prevent large numbers of loggerhead turtles from hatching as female due to climate change – a threat that was feared to lead to population collapse
Residents are furious that the state has approved a power plant that would generate more than a million pounds of climate-warming carbon dioxide emissions daily.
A fiscal committee held back Assemblymember Dawn Addis’ proposal for the second year in a row.
With bridges, roads and tourist camps washed away, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp appealed to the public for donations to ‘help save our iconic park’
High to extreme fire danger expected across several states as inland parts of SA, Victoria, NSW and Queensland may have more than five days above 40C Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast All-time temperature records could tumble in Victoria and New South Wales over coming days, as a dome of intense heat pushed into south-east Australia, bringing extreme to catastrophic fire conditions. Starting from Saturday, the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a prolonged period of intense heat across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and southern Queensland. Some inland areas could experience more than five days above 40C. Continue reading...
Up to 1.6inches (40mm) of rain and 60mph gusts of wind are expected on Friday, with a yellow weather warning in place for wind and rain between 2am on Friday until 9am on Saturday.
Cash, gold, mercury and firearms seized in operations in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname Police and prosecutors from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname have arrested nearly 200 people in their first joint cross-border operation targeting illegal gold mining in the Amazon region, authorities said. The operation was backed by Interpol, the EU and Dutch police specialising in environmental crime. It involved more than 24,500 checks on vehicles and people across remote border areas and led to the seizure of cash, unprocessed gold, mercury, firearms, drugs and mining equipment, Interpol said. Continue reading...
Already recognised for its excellence and even adopted for operational weather forecasting, the European Space Agency’s Arctic Weather Satellite has now fulfilled its most important role. This small prototype mission has succeeded in paving the way for a new constellation of similar satellites, known as EPS-Sterna.
At least five days of temperatures above 40C forecast for parts of South Australia, Victoria and NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Victorians are being warned to brace for another heatwave, with temperatures set to soar towards record levels in some parts of the state, putting authorities on alert in fire-affected areas. South Australia and parts of New South Wales have also been told to prepare for hot weather, due to what the Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Kevin Parkyn described as a “dome of heat” that has caused record-breaking heat in Western Australia moving east. Continue reading...
Fortunately, emissions data is increasingly being used to hold these companies accountable.
Frigid temperatures as low as 50 below zero and 24in of snow, sleet and ice are expected to hamper much of the country over the coming weekend.
This is a re-post from the WMO Press Office The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2025 was one of the three warmest years on record, continuing the streak of extraordinary global temperatures. The past 11 years have been the 11 warmest on record, and ocean heating continues unabated. Key messages Past 11 years have been 11 warmest on record Temporary cooling by La Niña does not reverse long-term trend Ocean warming continues unabated WMO consolidates eight datasets for single authoritative source of information International data exchange underpins climate monitoring The global average surface temperature was 1.44°C (with a margin of uncertainty of ± 0.13°C)...
The Environmental Protection Agency has stopped estimating the dollar value of lives saved in the cost-benefit analyses for new pollution rules.
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment extend its deepest condolences to the families in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces who have tragically lost loved ones during the recent torrential rains and floods.
Bitterly cold temperatures have hit the Greater Toronto Area, and while there's a brief reprieve on Wednesday, the chilly weather is expected to stick around for the month.
Temperature goals aren't enough, some scientists say. Another metric could help highlight the real-world impacts of global warming.
The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.
An arctic air mass is expected to bring freezing temperatures and precipitation to Texas on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
New research reveals a concerning link between PM2.5 air pollution and elevated blood pressure in children aged 5-12. Studies indicate that prenatal and postnatal exposure to these fine particles can increase blood pressure percentiles and the risk of hypertension. Experts emphasize that reducing exposure early may offer potential for reversibility.
A bill in Congress seeks to eliminate different state recycling requirements and labeling by creating a single, national standard that would be voluntary.
Chinese scientists have found a way to recycle lithium batteries using only carbon dioxide and water – eliminating the need for harsh, polluting chemicals to extract the lithium and upcycle cathode materials. The team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Beijing Institute of Technology said they used a “three-in-one” strategy to improve lithium recovery, upgrade transition metals like cobalt and nickel, and sequester carbon to eliminate waste by-products. Their method achieved a lithium...
From high-wind forecasts and wildfire behavior to floods, aviation hazards, air quality and space weather, science developed at the National Center for Atmospheric Research informs decisions that aim to reduce risk.
The Recycling Leadership Council includes 14 trade associations looking to lobby lawmakers on their vision for a national policy framework.
Environment Canada has upgraded its snowfall weather alert for the Greater Toronto Area after the region got hit with a major snow storm on Thursday.
As floods, droughts, and heat waves rise, growers face make-or-break seasons with an insufficient safety net. The post Small farms fight for survival in a warming Midwest appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Human-caused global warming pushed global temperatures to near-record levels despite the cooling influence of the La Niña phenomenon, which typically suppresses global temperatures. The post 2025 was Earth’s 3rd-warmest year on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Can the reuse of crypto mining’s waste heat redeem its carbon footprint?
A new study reveals that encroachments, deforestation, and urban expansion have severely damaged the Aravalli ranges, impacting groundwater, biodiversity, and air quality. The report highlights the weakening of the Aravalli's role as a green barrier, accelerating desertification and threatening ecological stability in northern India. A community-inclusive eco-restoration model is proposed to address these critical issues.