Authorities in Australia declared a state of disaster on Saturday after bushfires destroyed houses and razed vast belts of forest in the country’s southeast. Temperatures soared past 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria this week, with hot winds fanning some of the most dangerous fire weather since the “Black Summer” bushfires of 2019 to 2020. One of the most destructive bushfires ripped through almost 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) near...
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Emergency rescuers step in as intense rain results in landslips, power cuts and communities left isolated Kosovo has seen prolonged, intense rainfall this week leading to widespread flooding. Cities, towns and villages were inundated as rivers overflowed their banks. Communities were cut off and emergency services rescued people trapped in their homes. People lost their water supply as well as electricity in the Drenas, Malisheva and Rahovec municipalities after flood water entered electrical substations. Personal weather stations across the south-west of the country recorded more than 50mm within 24 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some local stations recording about 80mm in the municipality of Malisheva. This followed previously heavy rainfall from Saturday to Monday, during which...
Authorities warn lives could be lost amid catastrophic conditions as firefighters fear there is ‘nothing left’ of town in Strathbogie Ranges Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A wind change sweeping across Victoria, combined with extreme hot weather, has sparked new bushfires, with three people still unaccounted for and multiple properties destroyed. David Nugent from State Control Centre said a forecast northwesterly wind change began to pass through the state on Friday afternoon, fuelling a “significant” grass fire in Natimuk, about 25km west Horsham, where the temperature soared to 43C. Continue reading...
[Liberian Investigator] Renowned Liberian journalist Rita Jlogbe has pledged to steer the newly launched Liberia chapter of the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and the Environment (REMAPSEN) toward building a more inclusive, responsive, and impact-driven media landscape that prioritizes public health, environmental protection, and the rights of women and children.
How California Can Seize Momentum to Advance Carbon Dioxide Removal alicia.cypress… Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:00 As the U.S. federal government continues to roll back crucial environment and climate legislation, California’s climate leadership is more important than ever — including its policies to scale up carbon dioxide removal (CDR), which includes a suite of technological processes that remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. CDR is necessary to address greenhouse gas emissions from hard to abate sources, which along with deep emissions reductions, can achieve net-zero emissions. As the fourth largest economy in the world and an engine of innovation, California has the economic and entrepreneurial capacity to incubate a large enough CDR industry to drive...
The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water.
The country’s overall emissions fell by 9 million tons to 640 million, with higher pollution from the building and transport sectors slowing down overall progress.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 1, January 2026.
New scientific studies show Saudi Arabia’s deserts were once humid, green landscapes shaped by rivers, lakes and monsoon rains. Evidence from archaeology, satellite mapping, lake sediments and cave stalagmites reveals repeated human settlement during wet phases of the Quaternary. The findings underpin modern Saudi efforts to combat desertification, revive ‘Green Arabia’, and restore degraded land at unprecedented scale nationwide today.
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured this image of lightning while orbiting aboard the International Space Station more than 250 miles above Milan, Italy on July 1, 2025. Storm observations from space station help scientists study Earth’s upper atmosphere, which can improve weather models and protect communication systems and aircraft. Space station crew take photographs of […]
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This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. The Hong Kong Observatory reported a minimum temperature of 10.9 degrees Celsius (51.6 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday morning, the lowest so far this winter. Due to the ongoing influence of the winter monsoon, residents can expect cold mornings from Wednesday to Friday, according to the weather...
Four AAP MLAs faced suspension from the Delhi assembly for the remainder of the winter session. They wore gas masks during Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's address to protest severe air pollution. Opposition leader Atishi alleged the BJP government refused to discuss the issue. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa countered, accusing AAP of avoiding debate and exposing their failures.
The lawsuit targets a regulatory break for hazardous emissions requirements for the coke industry.
It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
[The Conversation Africa] Large wild mammals - from elephants to antelopes - are already struggling to cope with global warming. Now new research shows that even the small creatures adapted to harsh, arid landscapes may be reaching their limits.
The government is proposing a unique 21-character "Battery Pack Aadhaar Number" (BPAN) for electric vehicle batteries. This initiative aims to ensure complete traceability from raw materials to recycling, enhancing transparency and sustainability in the battery ecosystem. The system will track battery performance and environmental impact, facilitating second-life usage and efficient recycling processes.
Years of scandal and disappointment have left a void in our politics. But New York’s new mayor offers an alternative to more apathy: hope On 1 January, to mark his inauguration as mayor of New York , Zohran Mamdani threw a block party . As he was sworn in outside city hall in front of a crowd of a few thousand of us, a nearby street in Manhattan was closed to traffic so that tens of thousands more could gather to watch the historic moment live on enormous screens. The weather – a cloudless blue sky and arctic winds – felt somehow fitting: a licence to dream and a warning against complacency. Mayors don’t usually take office amid such a festival atmosphere. A smaller, more exclusive event is normally adequate. But a key feature of Mamdani’s rise has been the desire for mass participation...
Elsewhere, area of low pressure off Iberian peninsula brings heavy rainfall to southern Portugal and Spain After a recent heatwave affected large parts of Australia before Christmas, Cyclone Hayley made landfall along the north-west coast on Tuesday night. Hayley formed on 28 December in the southern Indian Ocean and steadily intensified on a path south towards the north coast of Western Australia. The system became a category 2 storm at its peak on Wednesday, with sustained winds of 105mph. After some weakening, Hayley crossed the Dampier peninsula near the town of Lombadina, still bringing intense winds and heavy rainfall. Hayley prompted a series of weather warnings from Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, noting the potential for flash flooding and damage to property. Continue reading...
The Meteorological Authority released on Thursday the latest weather forecast for Cairo and the provinces. Extremely cold conditions are expected in the early morning of Friday and at night across most regions, while the weather will remain mildly warm during the day. Cairo will see a daytime high of 19°C, followed by a significant drop … The post Egypt braces for a sharp temperature drop and heavy nighttime fog on Friday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The year 2025 revealed health dangers beyond viruses. Extreme longevity proved detrimental. Air pollution impacted lungs and health year-round. Mental burnout caused physical harm. Isolation posed risks similar to smoking. Fitness obsessions led to injuries. Heat waves became deadly. Sleep debt damaged brains. AI questioned medical ethics. Health anxiety replaced tracking. Balance, not extremes, is the future.
Law’s original author points to removal of obligations for downstream traders to verify origin of commodities It was hailed by campaigners around the world as a game-changing piece of legislation that would help stop deforestation. But when a bullet-ridden version of the EU’s deforestation regulation, once supposed to be the crown of the Green Deal, finally limped across the legislative line this month, not even its architect was smiling, and one politician said it had been pretty much “dismantled”. Continue reading...
Abstract To effectively manage and protect ocean life and the people who depend on it, we need coordinated, comparable observations of ocean biodiversity. Seagrass cover and composition is an essential ocean variable (EOV) of the Global Ocean Observing System because seagrasses are the foundation of coastal ecosystems worldwide, and support diverse marine life and ecosystem services. We present guidelines for collecting and reporting seagrass data that fulfill specifications for the EOV, including three priority measurements to maximize compatibility among data sets: seagrass cover, species composition, and areal extent, with priority environmental variables for interpreting changes in status and condition. To promote interoperability, we present a standard format for seagrass EOV data and...
Species that is critically endangered in Britain is spotted in Mersey, Bollin and Goyt rivers in north-west Young Atlantic salmon have been seen in three rivers in north-west England for the first time since 2015, marking a “significant environmental turnaround”. The salmon species was declared critically endangered in Britain in 2023 but fish have been spotted in the Mersey, Bollin and Goyt rivers, meaning they have successfully travelled from the Arctic Circle to spawn. Continue reading...
Learn more about the Freya Hydrate Mounds, the deepest known methane seep in the Arctic, and the creatures that call it home.
Global warming continues to be more of an imminent threat as researchers have found we're close to yet another possible point of no return for the planet.
Planet’s oldest bee species and primary pollinators were under threat from deforestation and competition from ‘killer bees’ Stingless bees from the Amazon have become the first insects to be granted legal rights anywhere in the world, in a breakthrough supporters hope will be a catalyst for similar moves to protect bees elsewhere. It means that across a broad swathe of the Peruvian Amazon, the rainforest’s long-overlooked native bees – which, unlike their cousins the European honeybees, have no sting – now have the right to exist and to flourish. Continue reading...
Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe' levels with an AQI of 403, shrouded by toxic smog and dense fog. This hazardous pollution, exacerbated by calm winds and cold, is impacting visibility, delaying flights and trains. Health concerns are rising, especially for vulnerable groups, as experts predict the poor air to persist.
A pharmaceutical company's president of finance resigned citing Delhi's severe air pollution as the reason, highlighting health concerns aggravated by the smog. This incident reflects a growing trend of individuals and families reassessing their lives in the capital due to the worsening environmental crisis, impacting life choices and prompting moves to cleaner environments.
Delhi grappled with severe air pollution on Sunday, with smog obscuring landmarks like Akshardham Temple and reducing visibility across the city. Several areas recorded 'very poor' and 'severe' air quality, with AQI levels exceeding 400 in some parts. In contrast, Mumbai experienced moderate air quality with a light fog.
Nearly 15,000 flights were canceled or delayed as both states declared weather emergencies after snowstorm A mix of snow and ice bore down on the US north-east early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations even as the storm ebbed by mid-morning. More than 14,400 domestic US flights on Saturday were canceled or delayed as of mid-morning, with the majority in the New York area, including at John F Kennedy international airport, LaGuardia airport and Newark Liberty international airport, according to the tracking site FlightAware. Continue reading...
Extreme weather events in 2025 inflicted over $122 billion in global damages, with India and Pakistan's devastating monsoon floods alone costing $5.6 billion and claiming 1,860 lives. While the US faced the highest financial toll from wildfires, poorer nations bore a disproportionate human cost. Experts warn continued fossil fuel use fuels this escalating crisis.
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is boosting biodiversity while supporting rural livelihoods and sustainable farming in a glen on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park
The Red Sea is a vital global trade route connecting Europe and Asia. This narrow sea boasts incredible marine biodiversity with numerous fish and coral species. Its name's origin remains a mystery, with theories linking it to bacteria, cardinal directions, or coastal terrain. The Red Sea is a place of natural wonders and human history.
Low-cost tech and joined-up funding have reduced illegal logging, mining and poaching in the Darién Gap – it’s a success story that could stop deforestation worldwide There are no roads through the Darién Gap. This vast impenetrable forest spans the width of the land bridge between South and Central America, but there is almost no way through it: hundreds have lost their lives trying to cross it on foot. Its size and hostility have shielded it from development for millennia, protecting hundreds of species – from harpy eagles and giant anteaters to jaguars and red-crested tamarins – in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. But it has also made it incredibly difficult to protect. Looking after 575,000 hectares (1,420,856 acres) of beach, mangrove and rainforest with just 20 rangers often...
Scientists using the James Webb telescope observed a distant exoplanet with an atmosphere of soot and diamonds, challenging all explanations.
Summit Carbon Solutions' interstate carbon dioxide project faces headwinds from a South Dakota law.
[The Point] Stakeholders drawn from the Gambia Police Force, NAWEC, the National Environment Agency, the Department of Forestry, ABS project staff, EBA staff, and the Brikama Area Council (BAC) held a massive environmental cleansing exercise last weekend at Brikama Nyambia Forest and Kabafita Forest.
Milk cartons may lose the recycling symbol in California, potentially making the material unusable in the state.
Organized crime and illicit economies emerged in 2025 as major drivers worsening deforestation across the Amazon region in South America.
Delhi's environment minister revealed over 10,000 vehicles failed emission tests under GRAP-4, with 2 lakh receiving PUC certificates after the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule. The government is upgrading testing centers and introducing third-party inspections for accuracy and transparency. Experts, however, highlight current tests' limitations, advocating for mileage and maintenance in certification.
the development and evolution of NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) has been a major achievement for weather forecasting. For 50 years, GOES have kept a constant vigil over the Western Hemisphere and monitored the Sun and the near-Earth environment.
Some Whitehorse organizations say their buildings and services are no substitute for the former warming centre that operated in the government administration building last winter. The territorial government has said it won't reopen the facility this winter.
All 50 states are involved in the deal, which resolves allegations that the automaker lied to regulators, broke consumer protection laws and violated environmental rules.
The Supreme Court has mandated that environmental protection is a core component of corporate social responsibility, not mere charity. In a landmark ruling, the court directed non-renewable power generators in Rajasthan and Gujarat to contribute to the survival of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. This decision underscores the constitutional duty of corporations to safeguard the environment.
Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead More carbon dioxide in the environment is making food more calorific but less nutritious – and also potentially more toxic, a study has found. Sterre ter Haar, a lecturer at Leiden University in the Netherlands, and other researchers at the institution created a method to compare multiple studies on plants’ responses to increased CO 2 levels. The results, she said, were a shock: although crop yields increase, they become less nutrient-dense. While zinc levels in particular drop, lead levels increase. Continue reading...
Mixed picture for the big day with some capitals tipped for a hot, dry celebration while others will be cool or rainy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some parts of Australia are in for sunshine and heat this Christmas, while others are forecast to have cloudy skies, cool temperatures and some rain as Santa comes to town. The Bureau of Meteorology has released its official forecast for the holiday, with less than seven days left to wrap presents and make plans. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 12, December 2025.
Astronomers are scratching their heads at the odd chemistry, which hints at soot clouds and possibly diamond formation deep inside.
A thick blanket of smog forced the abandonment of the India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow, prompting the BCCI to reconsider winter scheduling in North India. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla called the air pollution an "emergency," signaling a potential policy shift. Concerns over player safety and hazardous AQI levels led to the match's cancellation, with a series decider now set for Ahmedabad.
Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to turn the city into a leading Asian hub for aircraft recycling and parts trading, with a new locally based training centre set to offer four aviation technician courses next year. The Aircraft Engineering Training Centre was jointly launched on Thursday by the Airport Authority’s Hong Kong International Aviation Academy and French aeronautical services company the Elior Group, a subsidiary of the Derichebourg Group. Attending the launch ceremony, Chief Executive...
The methane regulations were developed under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the aim of eliminating venting and routine flaring.
NASA has uncovered a bizarre exoplanet with a never before seen planet atmosphere. Experts call this unusual phenomenon a puzzle to solve.
The Supreme Court has revised its order on older vehicles, now targeting those failing BS-IV emission standards amid Delhi's severe air pollution. The court also urged practical solutions, including temporary suspension of nine toll plazas to curb traffic congestion and pollution. Direct financial aid for affected construction workers was also discussed.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 24, 28 December 2025.
Air pollution might play a role in people's risk for developing autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.
La Niña returns to the Pacific after a brief neutral phase. This event, expected from September to December 2025, is considered weak. Its influence on global weather and climate patterns is being closely monitored. Changes in sea level, rainfall, and temperature are anticipated across continents. Researchers are tracking ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation for disaster preparedness and climate outlooks.
The European Union has revoked a ban on the production of vehicles with internal combustion engines and replaced it with a carbon dioxide mandate.
Discover how the first mass extinction put jawed fishes on the map, species that would later come to dominate animal life on the planet.
A new analysis reveals nearly half of Indian cities grapple with chronic air pollution, a persistent issue stemming from ongoing emission sources. The National Clean Air Programme currently covers only a fraction of these severely affected urban areas, highlighting a significant gap in addressing the crisis. Experts urge targeted reforms and a broader approach to combat this widespread problem.
“We moved from a context of socio-environmental exclusion to one of environmental justice,” said Dionê Castro, coordinator of the Sustainable Oceanic Region Program which led Brazil’s largest nature-based solutions project. Having won national and global awards, the Orla Piratininga Park (POP) built 35,000 square meters of filtering gardens and improved the water quality of the […]
KINSHASA - An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, whose remarkable biodiversity has long been threatened by the region's litany of conflicts.
Learn how exhaust methane from lunar spacecraft may pollute the moon, potentially contaminating molecules that are billions of years old.
Up to 30cm of snow expected in Wales and Midlands with winds of up to 100mph across exposed hills and coastal areas Red and amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Goretti evolves into a “weather bomb” expected to bring up to 30cm of snowfall in Wales and the Midlands as well as winds of up to 100mph (160km/h) across exposed hills and coastal areas. The Met Office on Thursday described Goretti, the first named storm of 2026, as a “multi-hazard event” with heavy rain, strong winds and snow, set to be more powerful than Storm Ciarán in 2023 and the Great Storm of 1987. Continue reading...
In much of Africa, limited and unreliable grid coverage means many depend on diesel generators to power their homes and businesses. In Sub-Saharan Africa alone, there are an estimated seven million back-up diesel generators, consuming more than $20 billion in diesel per year. As well as releasing carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming, diesel … The post This company wants to make hydrogen from one of Africa’s most common fuels appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Often called Earth’s green lungs, tropical forests pull down massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, release oxygen and help regulate the global climate. While the threat of large-scale deforestation is well known, new findings reveal a surprising culprit – the clearance of small areas of forest accounts for more than half of net carbon losses across the Tropics.
A pilot study in Delhi revealed a direct link between rising air pollution and cardiovascular emergencies, with admissions increasing significantly with spikes in AQI, PM10, and PM2.5. In contrast, Shimla showed no such correlation, highlighting the severe short-term health impacts of pollution in urban areas.
Dogs fed on a diet of trendy luxury pet food can have a bigger carbon footprint than that of their owners, researchers have revealed.
A combination of slow, steady snowfall and sub-zero temperatures has held the North of Scotland in an Arctic grip since the weekend.
Lawmakers blocked legislation from Environment and Public Works ranking member Sheldon Whitehouse.
When rain falls on snow it creates a layer of ice that impedes feeding, which in turn has reduced herds’ birthrates Reindeer survive typically harsh Arctic winters by using their specially adapted hooves to scrape through the snow to nibble on the lichen and moss below. But paradoxically a warming climate is making it harder for them to reach this food, and research shows it has led to a drop in reindeer birthrates. When rain falls on snow, the snow melts and refreezes, creating layers of ice that make it more difficult for reindeer to scrape through to the fodder below. Climate records going back to 1960 show that warmer winters have resulted in more rain-on-snow events in Arctic regions. By comparing the weather data with reindeer herd birth statistics from Norway and Finland, researchers...
A new study reveals that tiny fragments of Earth's atmosphere are transported to and absorbed by the moon via gusts of solar wind and our planet's magnetic field, upending a 20-year-old theory based on NASA's Apollo lunar samples.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief by Izzy Woolgar , director of external affairs at the Centre for Net Zero ; Andy Hackett , senior policy adviser at the Centre for Net Zero ; and Laurens Speelman , principal at the Rocky Mountain Institute Electric vehicles (EVs) now account for more than one-in-four car sales around the world, but the next phase is likely to depend on government action – not just technological change. That is the conclusion of a new report from the Centre for Net Zero , the Rocky Mountain Institute and the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute . Our report shows that falling battery costs, expanding supply chains and targeted...
The Toyota Tundra is one of the most popular model trucks in the world, but it's not perfect. If you're in the market, be aware of these common problems.
Farmers watch with distress as the Great Hungarian Plain, once an important site for agriculture, has become increasingly parched and dry.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of possible coastal flooding this weekend in southern British Columbia.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 1, 16 January 2026.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. The temperature in Hong Kong fell to 11.4 degrees Celsius (52.5 Fahrenheit) on Saturday morning, the lowest so far this winter, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Hong Kong Observatory also warned that sea levels at local coastal areas during high tide on Saturday night would...
[The Conversation Africa] Three species of the melodic African warbler bird refuse to get up early and sing their customary daybreak songs when the weather is cold. This new discovery was made recently by a team of soundscape ecologists in South Africa's mountainous Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The team's research co-leader, Mosikidi Toka, studies how animals and the environment make and use sounds, especially in mountains, and is currently completing a PhD on the sounds of natural habitats. He deployed automated audio
Conversions of grassland to corn, soybeans have impact on honeybees and pollination.
Environmental advocates notched key wins at local and state levels this year despite Trump rollbacks As 2025 draws to a close, environmental advocates across the US find themselves weighing a year marked by both setbacks and successes. Despite major environmental reversals taken by the Donald Trump administration including loosening fossil fuel rules and weakening endangered-species safeguards , conservationists, lawmakers and researchers still notched key wins at local and state levels. Continue reading...
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA, Liberia - Insufficient budgetary support to conservation efforts is said to be impeding the effective protection of national parks and protected areas in Liberia. The situation has reportedly led to surge in illicit mining and hunting in the Gola and Sapo national parks, Liberia's primary parks located in Sinoe and Gbarpolu Counties, southeast and north west, Liberia. Both parks are homes to Liberia's rich biodiversity, chimpanzees, hippopotamuses, and elephants as well as variety of plant
It is set to turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year with warnings issued for cold weather, snow and ice.
A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Shetland with gale force winds expected to cause significant drifting from New Year’s Day.
The deadly floods in Sumatra at the end of November that killed more than 1,000 people exposed the devastating effects of deforestation, with massive logs washed downstream. Public pressure has forced the Indonesian government to respond and environmental authorities have announced investigations into eight companies suspected of contributing to the flooding and landslides. What happened in Indonesia was not an isolated tragedy. Similar floods have devastated Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam,...
CIVICUS discusses environmental accountability in Zambia with Christian-Geraud Neema, Africa editor at the China Global South Project, an independent journalism initiative that covers and follows China’s activities in global south countries. A group of 176 Zambian farmers has filed a US$80 billion lawsuit against a Chinese state-owned mining company over a major toxic spill. […]
The Paris Agreement temperature limits are a little ambiguous and knowing where we are is tricky. The desire to keep global temperature rises since the pre-industrial, ideally below 1.5ºC and definitely below 2.0ºC, is a little bit complicated by the lack of definition in what constitutes the pre-industrial, uncertainties in what the temperature was in […] The post 1.5ºC and all that first appeared on RealClimate.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on the new Aravalli definition ahead of a Supreme Court hearing. He highlighted concerns about ecological integrity, citing FSI reports that emphasized the protective role of even smaller hill formations against desertification. Ramesh also pointed to past definitions and a CEC report on mining leases within the Aravallis.
Delhi's Environment Minister announced two permanent Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) restrictions to combat severe air pollution. Vehicles will now require a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) to refuel, and non-BS6 compliant vehicles entering the city will be restricted. These measures aim to mitigate pollution-related hardships for residents.
[The Conversation Africa] While millions of people make the effort to sort their recycling, buy fewer clothes and generally make greener choices, the world's wealthiest can emit the same amount of carbon as the average person does in a year by going on holiday just once.
Delhi's air quality is set to deteriorate as a Western Disturbance approaches, bringing dense fog. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa urged residents to remain vigilant, emphasizing collective action despite the lifting of GRAP-4 measures. The city's AQI currently stands at 305, in the 'very poor' category, with several areas experiencing smog.
Tropical Cyclone Grant to pass close to Cocos Islands while a flood watch is in place for much of northern Australia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is forecast to be cold, wet and bumpy but without a repeat of last year’s fatal conditions, as the rest of the country experiences the full range of weather events over the Christmas period, including cyclone and bushfire danger in the west. A race briefing from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) on Wednesday predicted the 129 starters in this year’s Sydney to Hobart will face strong southerly winds of up to 25 knots after leaving the Sydney Heads on Boxing Day. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] Sadam Bisase Zakaria, President General of Congress Services Volunteers, has called on Ugandans to abandon destructive practices such as tree cutting, building in wetlands, and bush burning to safeguard the environment.
Scientists working for government breed biological control agents in lab to take on species choking native wildlife Crayfish, weevils and fungi are being released into the environment in order to tackle invasive species across Britain. Scientists working for the government have been breeding species in labs to set them loose into the wild to take on Japanese knotweed, signal crayfish and Himalayan balsam, and other species that choke out native plants and wildlife. Continue reading...
Sydney can expect showers and a top of 23C, Melbourne a chilly 17C and Brisbane a balmy 34C Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Melbourne is set for a cool and windy Christmas, while rain is forecast in Sydney and Perth is set for a scorcher. Forecast rain is dampening the risk of bushfires on Christmas Day for most capital cities, but parts of the nation will be on heatwave alert. Continue reading...
New protections for hares, and more humane conditions on farms, should be welcomed by all Looking after wildlife and improving the lives of farm animals and pets are the related but distinct aims of the government’s new animal welfare strategy for England. Its launch is timely: more than 1 billion chickens and around 8 million turkeys are reared each year – with many of the latter slaughtered in the run-up to Christmas. Winter is also peak season for pet abandonments, with animal charities particularly fearful this year, given the already high numbers of dogs and cats being dumped. Pledges to end the use of cages for laying hens, and cramped farrowing crates for pigs, will be welcomed by all who object to animal cruelty. So will a proposal to replace the carbon dioxide stunning...
China has drafted a law on Antarctic affairs, as Beijing looks to protect its interests and strengthen its role in the governance of the southernmost continent. The draft “Antarctic Activities and Environmental Protection Law” was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the country’s top legislature, on Monday for the first review, state media reported. “The legislation on Antarctic activities and environmental protection will help better coordinate, manage and...
New research tries to anticipate road building to identify areas in the Amazon, Asia and Africa that are likely to face deforestation.
Introduction Launched in Feb. 2024, NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission is a cornerstone of Earth system science designed to deepen our understanding of how these environmental and biological components come together to influence our climate, carbon cycle, and ecosystems. PACE has funded three supporting components: the PACE Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE–PAX), the […]
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Tis the season for global temperature forecasts. The UK Met Office recently released their 2026 prediction, estimating that it is most likely to end up as the second warmest year on record at 1.46C (with a range of 1.34C and 1.58C) relative to the 1850-1900 preindustrial baseline period. 1 This is likely warmer than both 2023 and 2025 2 and with a small chance of being warmer than 2024. Not to be outdone, James Hansen released his estimate that 2026 temperatures will also be around 1.47C in the GISTEMP dataset (albeit using a somewhat different 1880-1920 baseline) 3 , with the 12 month average dipping down to around 1.4C in the coming months before rising back up by year’s end...
Now, environmental groups and others are concerned that the apparent pivot from the Carney government will reverse years of progress made on nature conservation. Among the initiatives now facing uncertainty: new national parks and protected areas, as well as federal support for the Indigenous guardians program.
Data centers are being blamed for rising electricity prices and myriad environmental problems. Politicians and policymakers are scrambling for a response.
[Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S 2026 Budget dubbed "Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation" reveals the most ambitious re-engineering of the nation's physical development framework in more than a decade. At its core is an intentional drive to transition Ghana's built environment from fragmented infrastructure delivery to a more coordinated, technology-driven, and economically catalytic ecosystem.
Lava rubble at the bottom of the sea is acting like a giant "sponge" for carbon dioxide, ancient cores reveal.
Environment and Climate Change Canada's top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.
Study author says tech companies are reaping benefits of artificial intelligence age but society is left to pay cost The AI boom has caused as much carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere in 2025 as emitted by the whole of New York City, it has been claimed. The global environmental impact of the rapidly spreading technology has been estimated in research published on Wednesday, which also found that AI-related water use now exceeds the entirety of global bottled-water demand. Continue reading...
Since the implementation of China’s Clean Air Action and the Minamata Convention, which aims to mitigate anthropogenic mercury (Hg) emissions to the environment by phasing out Hg usage, China has reduced atmospheric Hg concentrations by approximately 39% (1), primarily by controlling industrial emissions from coal-fired power plants and coal-fired industrial boilers (2) in urban areas. However, the release of Hg from surface reservoirs (3), particularly urban soils, could offset this progress.
[Vanguard] As part of efforts to avert an environmental crisis, the Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the exportation of wood and allied products.
The Yukon government said Monday it will not reopen the warming centre in the government administration building in downtown Whitehorse this winter. Whitehorse emergency shelter users say the government should be adding warm spaces in the city, not taking them away.
Global Change Outlook report for 2025 shows how accelerated action can reduce climate risks and improve sustainability outcomes, while highlighting potential geopolitical hurdles.
Legal filings call the effort to scrap a lifesaving air pollution standard "deeply flawed" and "procedurally improper."
The Senate's proposed 5 percent cut to EPA's budget is more palatable to the Environmental Protection Network than a House appropriations bill that would make bigger cuts at the agency.
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that reducing air pollution within 9-10 months is unrealistic, apologizing for the current smog. He blamed the previous AAP government for the pollution crisis, claiming his administration is working to fix it.