Mega-Droughts: The New Normal for the American West?
The American West is in the grip of a 22-year mega-drought, the worst in 1,200 years. Climate change is driving it. What does this mean for water, food, and your future?
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India’s Driest June in a Decade Threatens Farms, but Government Stockpiles Offer a Cushion
India recorded its driest June in a decade, threatening kharif crops like rice and soybeans. The government says grain stockpiles are adequate to prevent shortages.
Oceans Sizzled in June: EU Data Confirms Hottest Month on Record for Seas
EU climate monitor confirms June 2023 was the hottest on record for global oceans, driven by El Niño and climate change. Marine heatwaves threaten fisheries, hurricanes, and ecosystems.
Dangerous Heatwave to Scorch US for 250th Birthday Weekend
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, a dangerous heatwave is set to bake millions from coast to coast. Experts warn of record temperatures and life-threatening health risks.
Kentucky’s Flash Flood Disaster: 4 Dead, 60 Rescued — and the Real Crisis Nobody’s Watching
At least 4 dead, 60 rescued in Kentucky flash floods. Aerial video shows devastation, but the real crisis—aging infrastructure and climate change—remains ignored.
Trump Admin Pays Another Wind Farm to Walk Away: Deal #4
The Trump administration pays $125 million to cancel a fourth offshore wind lease in Virginia, totaling $480 million in taxpayer-funded buyouts. What it means for US energy and jobs.
Europe’s Heat Wave Rolls East: Millions Still Baking as Relief Proves Fleeting
Europe’s deadly heat wave shifts east as hundreds of millions face dangerous temperatures. Overnight storms offered fleeting relief in France and Belgium, but the scorcher continues.
How Human Activity Pushed Antarctica’s Fastest-Melting Glacier Over the Edge
New research confirms human-driven climate change caused Antarctic Pine Island Glacier’s retreat since the 1940s. Sea-level rise implications and what we can do.
Europe’s Deadly Heatwave: 1,300 Deaths Linked as Germany Hits 41.7°C
WHO links Europe’s July heatwave to at least 1,300 deaths as Germany hits record 41.7°C. Climate change made it 10x more likely. What needs to change?
How Ancient Evolution Gives Invasive Plants Their Edge
New King’s College London study finds invasive plants succeed because of ancient evolutionary traits, not recent adaptation—a discovery with major implications for climate change and biosecurity.
Climate Change Intensifies Europe Heat Wave, Scientists Confirm
Scientists confirm human-caused climate change made Europe’s record-breaking heat wave at least 3°C hotter and 10 times more likely. Attribution study reveals the fossil fuel link.
Amber Heat Warning Extended as Record Heatwave Finally Breaks Sunday
The Met Office extends amber heat warning through Saturday as record-breaking UK heatwave nears its end. Cooler weather arrives Sunday. What you need to know to stay safe.