Environment/Science
Climate Change
El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events in many parts of the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). more
40°C heat, no AC, and a war of words: Paris Deputy Mayor responds to American critics

Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar has hit back at American tourists who mocked France's lack of air conditioning during a deadly heatwave sweeping across Europe.

Europe in crisis: France heatwave triggers over 40 water-related deaths

At least 40 drowning incidents have been reported across France since Thursday as an intense heatwave swept across the country, pushing temperatures to record levels, according to media r ...

Extreme heat threatens future AI infrastructure in India, other key markets: Study

Billions of dollars are flowing into the global AI infrastructure boom, but a new analysis by XDI, released ahead of London Climate Action Week, warns that several of the world's fast ...

Deadly heat at Hajj is getting worse due to climate change, scientists say

Climate change and rising temperatures are altering the pattern of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, a new study has revealed.

This is not the future — New study claims Europe’s climate crisis is already here

Rapid warming across Europe is driving widespread environmental changes, including shrinking snow and ice cover, intensifying heatwaves, drought, wildfires and record ocean temperatures, ...

Climate change reshapes snake maps — And raises human danger

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 threateni ...

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.