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US Unshackles Its Power Plants; Poor Nations Must Do the Same
The American energy reset is an exit from climate imperialism and an entrée to greater freedom to pursue prosperity. After appeasing ministers of international climate commitments for years, leaders of developing countries who do not seize this opportunity be…
London sent more than 3 million tonnes of excavated railway soil to an Essex island to help rebuild coastal wetlands; a decade after seawalls were breached, the reserve reported a record 39,000 wintering birds
More than three million tonnes of soil excavated for London’s Elizabeth line were transported to Wallasea Island in Essex to help create coastal wetlands. Ten years after seawalls were breached, the restored RSPB reserve has recorded a record 39,000 wintering…
Don't blame El Niño alone
This year's southwest monsoon has ended with a 13% deficit over the long-period average, and India is still bracing for the full impact of a 'super', or 'Godzilla', El Niño
Scientists warmed a Colorado grassland for 29 years, but shrubs increased 150% while grasses and wildflowers fell 28%
A 29-year climate-warming experiment in Colorado has documented a major shift in a subalpine grassland, with shrubs increasing by 150% while grasses and
Himalayan glacial instability may be getting worse and that can alter the viability of dam projects
The Nepal catastrophe and others underscore why hydropower project finances must properly account for fast changing climate-related risks. India’s hydro plans that aim to maximize generation capacity must adjust to growing risk complexity.
Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation for August Flood as Experts Dispute CO2 Link
Nepal’s government has formally requested international climate compensation following the Aug. 26 Himalayan flood that killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing, according to officials. The request, which seeks $5 billion in disaster recovery …
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #39 2026
Open access notables The Increasing Incidence of Boreal and Western U.S. Forest Wildfires and Its Causes: An Overview, Wallace et al., Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society This overview of the voluminous wildfire literature addresses the following…
How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate Weeds
Unpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, weeds played a crucial role in soil stabilization and nutrient provision for primitive agriculture. To manage unwanted flo…
Fading fragrance of Marayoor
The sandalwood trees of Marayoor face significant threats from a debilitating disease and changing climate conditions, severely affecting their health and oil yield. Additionally, natural predators and illicit actions pose further risks to this precious resou…
PM’s visit to UN: Turning climate injustice into global demand
By Our Political Observer Nepal has an essential message to convey to the United Nations, as well as a specific request. That is why Prime Minister Balen Shah’s decision to attend the UN General Assembly in New York so important. The severe floods along the B…
India’s GLOF panel working on disaster mitigation at 200 high-risk glacial lakes
India News: NEW DELHI: The Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) disaster in Nepal on Wednesday has renewed discussion on India’s own strategy and preparedness to mi.
Rock-ice avalanches: The silent Himalayan killer behind Nepal's deadly flood
Recent floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district highlight rock-ice avalanches. These events, which can trigger destructive downstream floods, are becoming more frequent. Scientists are investigating a recent rock-ice avalanche as the cause of the August 26 flood. Si…
What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floods
A glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debris flows and flash floods. The Nepal-Tibet disaster shows how such cascading Himalayan hazards can travel vast distances …
Catastrophic Glacier Collapse Won't Be the Last
One reason authorities in Nepal were caught so off guard by this week's devastating floods and landslides: The skies were clear beforehand. "There was no rain in Nepal, so we were not expecting anything like this," explains Narendra Pariyar, chief district of…
How melting glaciers contributed to the flooding disaster in the Himalayas
The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, mud and d…
China’s Peaceful Rise to Green Dominance leaves Trump in the (Carbon) Dust
Three Great Powers Rising and Falling on a Planet Itself Distinctly in Decline
El Niño Set to Upend the World Economy
"El Niño is just going to make inflation more sticky." The post El Niño Set to Upend the World Economy appeared first on Futurism.
What a Powerful El Niño Means for the World
Governments are bracing for the fallout of the intense weather phenomenon.
Heat-resistant housing: how we need to adapt our homes
In Germany, it is time to rethink and rebuild. Many apartments here were not designed for heat waves. Fortunately, there are ways to adapt existing buildings to the changing climate — but air conditioning isn't the best.
El Niño is expected 'to break records', warns expert
The current El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said, raising concerns about droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event.
India southwest monsoon : El Niño likely to intensify
Ahmedabad: When urban sprawl expands, mercury rises
Ahmedabad studies link expanding built-up areas to rising land surface temperatures; projections warn more high-heat zones by 2030–2045, urging green-blue planning.
Nashik city picked for Centre’s heat-resilient mission, to get Rs 5cr funds
Nashik selected for Centre’s Heat-Resilient Cities initiative; NMC to get Rs 5 crore for heat action plan, mapping hotspots, cool roofs and early warning systems.
Future Fabrics Expo Brings Post‑petro Fashion Economy Vision to Brussels
From algae‑based dyes to regenerative cotton and farm‑linked leather, the fair proposes moving away from petrochemicals as a business-resilience play as Europe bakes under a heat wave.
El Nino 2026 Alert : Are these 315 districts in India at risk of low rainfall this monsoon season ?
Why havent these birds left yet ? Thousands of migratory waders are still in Mumbai wetlands | Mumbai News
As the world warms, the risk of snakebites is rising
Millions of people are bitten by snakes every year. Climate change is increasing human-snake encounters, even as many countries remain ill-equipped to treat victims.
A strange ‘cold blob’ in the Atlantic could be a sign of trouble
This chilly patch of ocean is likely a result of a vital ocean current system’s instability
World's highest-consuming 10 pc causing environmental damage of up to USD 5.7 trn annually: Study
The world's top consumers, mainly in the US and EU, cause trillions in environmental damage annually. Biodiversity loss and climate change are the biggest culprits. This study highlights the significant impact of a small percentage of the global population. M…
Resilience Actions, a Re Sustainability Initiative, Launches ECOHUB.IN to Power India's Climate and Circular Economy Innovation Ecosystem
HYDERABAD, India, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience Actions, the social and environmental impact initiative of Re (Re Sustainability), has launched ECOHUB.IN, a sustainability-focused incubator designed to support early-stage enterprises working in cli…