Environment/Science
Climate Change
Climate change is predicted to substantially shift the ranges of venomous snakes around the world, expanding human exposure to some of the most medically dangerous species while threatening the survival of other species, according to a new study published April 2 in the open-access journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by Anna Pintor of the World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, and colleagues. more
Deadly heat surge ahead: Shocking report reveals who will suffer most

A new report on the impact of rising temperatures on mortality underscores the need for targeted investments to help people and communities save lives.

Ocean in crisis: 50% of coral reefs destroyed during devastating 2014–2017 heatwave!

Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical discovery and more, are estimated at about $9.8 trillion per year.

Extreme heat to engulf half the world by 2050, Oxford study alerts

A new University of Oxford study warns that nearly half of the world’s population—around 3.79 billion people—could be living under extreme heat conditions by 2050 if glo ...

Twice the heat, twice the danger! Arab region faces explosive climate threat, warns UN

The Arab region is heating at nearly twice the global average, UN weather experts warned on Thursday, after 2024 saw unprecedented heat, destructive storms and worsening water scarcity im ...

When finance flows, ambition grows: The critical COP30 message the world can’t ignore

In Belém, Brazil, as the world turns its eyes to the Amazon where COP30 has been underway for the past week, one question looms large: can climate finance move from pledge to lifel ...

Breathing polluted air causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, say UN climate experts

As billions continue to breathe polluted air that causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, UN climate experts on Friday highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particl ...

Earth's average temperature in next five years may breach 1.5 °C limit: UN report

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UN's weather and climate agency, on Wednesday warned that global temperatures will likely continue rising, with an 8 ...

Antonio Guterres urges immediate action to tackle rapid Himalayan glacier melt

The United Nations Secretary-General warned on Friday that Himalayan glaciers are “caving in,” urging immediate action to address the climate crisis, especially in the world&r ...

Scientists alert climate change could bring bigger storms and waves to UK and Ireland

A new report led by the UK's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) highlights that the UK and Ireland could face more very severe winter storms in the future.