Environment/Science
Environment/Science
As the football world gears up for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday night, a new report has warned that the tournament is on track to become the most climate-damaging World Cup in its 95-year history. more
UN says nearly 10,000 excess deaths linked to Europe's extreme heat this summer

The United Nations has said preliminary data from five European countries indicate that nearly 10,000 excess deaths have been linked to this summer's extreme heat, underscoring the gr ...

Europe heatwave fuels devastating wildfires: Forest burns near Paris, Spain counts fire victims

A massive wildfire raging through the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris forced the evacuation of around 1,000 residents as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid an in ...

Terrifying Yellowstone moment: Giant bison charges tourist and sends him flying into air

A tourist was injured after a bull bison attacked him and tossed him about eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park in the United States on Friday, media reports said.

India ramps up preparedness as El Niño threat looms

Amid uncertainty over the southwest monsoon due to the potential impact of El Niño, the Centre has stepped up preparedness with a comprehensive strategy and proactive ground-level ...

Unbelievable heat surge: UK breaks June record in relentless 37°C blaze. Why is it happening?

The United Kingdom on Friday provisionally recorded its highest-ever temperature for the month of June for the third consecutive day, with the mercury soaring to 37.3°C at Santon Down ...

Drought, extreme heat and heatwaves endanger millions of children globally: UNICEF

Drought, extreme heat and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, warned a newly released climate report by the UN Children’s Fun ...

Tech giant Amazon says its data centers are 7x more water efficient

Amazon says its data centres use seven times less water than industry average as AI's environmental impact comes under scrutiny.

AI’s hidden impact: Study shows massive strain on water, land, and climate revealed

A new study has shown that Artificial Intelligence is not only responsible for worrying amounts of earth-warming greenhouse gases: the technology environmental footprint is also expanding ...

El Niño 2026 warning: 90% chance of powerful climate event, WMO says

A new World Meteorological Organization (WMO) El Niño/La Niña update indicates an approximately 80% probability of an El Niño event developing during June–Augus ...