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2026-10-05 10:10:06

Super El Niño Could Break Records, Warn Federal Forecasters

Federal forecasters predict a record "Super El Niño," warming Pacific waters and shifting global weather. It may bring extreme rain, floods, droughts, and food insecurity, with impacts lasting into 2027. ño read more

2026-10-01 10:10:07

NOAA Cuts El Niño Research as Record Climate Event Looms

A record super El Niño is developing, offering vital research opportunities. However, NOAA is scaling back its studies due to budget constraints and significant staff losses, potentially hindering forecasts that could save lives. ño read more

2026-09-30 23:30:34

Swiss Glaciers Lose 5.5% Ice as Alps Melt

Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice in 2026, continuing rapid decline linked to global warming. Melting threatens Europe's water supply, transport, and stability, with landslides and floods increasing as glaciers disappear. read more

2026-09-25 23:40:42

El Niño Fuels Record Pacific Hurricanes, Quiet Atlantic

Record-breaking El Niño fuels 18 Pacific hurricanes and 41 named storms while suppressing Atlantic activity, with zero hurricanes for the first time in over a century. Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat this year as warming waters drive rapid intensification. ño read more

2026-09-25 10:00:03

Hurricane Helene Cleanup Drags On as Crews Recover Memories

Two years after Hurricane Helene, cleanup crews in North Carolina still remove debris from waterways, while volunteers reunite survivors with lost sentimental items, offering hope amid costly, ongoing recovery efforts nationwide. read more

2026-09-19 10:10:05

Typhoon Scatters Ancient Yupik Artifacts in Alaska

Typhoon Halong eroded Nunalleq, a 500-year-old Yup'ik site in Alaska, scattering artifacts. Archaeologists and Quinhagak volunteers race against climate-driven storms and rising seas to excavate and preserve their ancestors' heritage before it's lost. read more

2026-09-19 06:10:03

Climate Change Fuels West Nile Virus Surge Across Europe

Rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across Italy, which recorded over 650 cases this year—half of Europe's total. Warmer weather extends transmission seasons and expands affected areas, raising concerns for northern European countries. read more

2026-09-17 10:50:05

FEMA Flood Insurance Traps Coastal Homeowners as Seas Rise

Coastal homes are collapsing due to climate-driven erosion and sea level rise. FEMA only pays flood insurance after collapse, incentivizing homeowners to wait. Congress stalled a bill allowing pre-collapse payouts for demolition or relocation. read more

2026-09-16 23:40:37

Arizona Medical Examiner Revolutionizes Tracking of Heat Deaths

Arizona medical examiners Greg Hess and Jeff Johnston pioneer protocols to accurately count heat-related deaths, revealing far more fatalities than official records show, as climate change intensifies deadly temperatures and exposes systemic gaps in tracking disaster mortality nationwide. read more

2026-09-16 23:20:02

FEMA Flood Insurance Traps Homeowners as Houses Fall Into Sea

FEMA flood insurance incentivizes coastal homeowners to let houses collapse from erosion rather than relocate, causing debris, pollution, beach closures, and costly cleanups. Dare County, NC lost 30+ homes since 2020; 100 more threatened as sea level rise worsens. read more

2026-09-15 00:40:07

Trump EPA Repeals Power Plant Climate Rules

Trump's EPA repealed greenhouse gas limits on fossil fuel power plants, reversing Biden-era rules. Administrator Zeldin calls it historic deregulation. Environmental groups plan legal challenges, citing health and climate risks as global temperatures rise. read more

2026-09-14 15:40:07

EPA to Repeal Power Plant Emissions Rules in Major Climate Shift

The EPA plans to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, citing industry costs. The move, facing legal challenges, reverses Biden and Obama climate policies and could prevent future regulation of plant emissions. read more

2026-09-11 09:10:06

Climate Change Forces Stronger Champagne as Heatwaves Hit France

Record heatwaves in France have forced a one-off exemption allowing champagne's alcohol content to reach 15 per cent, its strongest ever. Climate change may make this unusual harvest the norm within 10 to 15 years, alarming producers. read more

2026-09-11 00:40:05

Hottest Summer on Record Grips Globe as Scientists Warn of Worsening Crisis

August shattered global heat records, tying July 2023 as hottest month. US had warmest summer in 132 years. Temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, driven by climate change and El Niño, causing droughts and deaths. read more

2026-09-10 16:40:04

Hottest Summer on Record Scorches US, Southwest Hit Hardest

The contiguous U.S. experienced its hottest summer in 132 years, driven by climate change and heat domes. The West and South, especially the Four Corners region, saw record temperatures, causing deaths and widespread impacts. read more

2026-09-10 15:40:05

Historic El Niño Threatens Global Food Prices

US forecasters warn of a historic, very strong El Niño with over 90% chance this fall and winter, threatening global food supplies, raising staple prices, and altering weather patterns worldwide. ño read more

2026-09-09 03:10:03

Mont Blancs melting glaciers signal climate crisis ahead

Mont Blanc's melting permafrost triggers record rockfalls, echoing Nepal's climate-driven floods. Alpine communities face instability as glaciers retreat, forcing guides to cancel climbs and officials to prepare for disasters. read more

2026-09-08 21:50:04

Historic El Niño Threatens Extreme Weather Worldwide

Record-breaking El Niño threatens global extreme weather, with unusually warm Pacific temperatures already impacting cyclones, wildfires, and drought. Vulnerable communities face hunger, prompting urgent calls for research and fossil fuel reduction. read more

2026-09-07 15:00:43

France Faces Worst Wine Harvest in 30 Years

France faces its lowest wine harvest in 30 years after record heatwaves, with Champagne output halving and production down 6% annually, highlighting climate change's severe impact on agriculture. read more

2026-09-07 11:50:06

France Faces Worst Wine Harvest in 30 Years

France faces its worst wine harvest in 30 years, with Champagne output halving after severe summer heatwaves and drought. Production is forecast at 33.9 million hectolitres, down 17% from average, marking the third consecutive weak harvest. read more

2026-09-01 16:10:03

Britains hottest summer on record confirmed by Met Office

Britain recorded its hottest summer ever, averaging 16.5°C, surpassing last year's record. Scientists say climate change made it 130 times more likely, with heatwaves, wildfires, and drought impacting the nation. read more

2026-08-31 19:30:39

Grand Canyon Flooding Kills 2, Leaves 15 Missing

Fatal flash flooding at Grand Canyon killed two, left 15 missing after monsoon rains unleashed debris flows, flooding Phantom Ranch cabins, and prompting rescues. Climate change and El Niño intensified moisture levels, worsening the disaster. read more

2026-08-28 09:40:39

Glacial Melt Flood Kills 400 in Nepal, Scientists Warn

A melting glacier triggered deadly Nepal flash floods, killing 400 with 1,000 missing. Scientists confirm climate change worsens glacier instability, monsoon saturation, and hazard frequency. Experts warn such disasters will increase as warming intensifies, urging reduced emissions and better warning systems. read more

2026-08-27 23:10:03

Climate Change Fuels Deadly Nepal Glacial Floods

Deadly flash floods in Nepal were unsurprising to scientists, as climate change accelerates glacial melt, endangering millions. This NPR report highlights the growing risk from warming-driven environmental shifts, urging attention to vulnerable mountain communities facing increasingly frequent disasters. read more

2026-08-27 18:10:04

Human Activity Sparks Most Destructive Wildfires, Data Shows

Over 75% of U.S. wildfires are human-caused, from negligence to arson, with growth into fire-prone areas increasing risks. Climate change dries vegetation, intensifying blazes. Spokane's alleged serial arsonist highlights deliberate threats. Awareness helps, but catastrophic fires persist. read more

2026-08-27 12:00:07

Nepal-Tibet Glacial Floods Leave 1,500 Missing

At least 1,500 remain missing after glacial floods devastated Nepal-Tibet, killing 270 in Nepal. Hundreds of foreign tourists and pilgrims are unaccounted for. Rescue efforts face impossible road access, while experts link the disaster to climate-warming glacier instability. read more

2026-08-26 17:20:03

Nepal-China Floods Kill 75, Hundreds Missing

Flash floods in Nepal and China killed at least 75, leaving 403 missing, including tourists and workers. Rescue efforts involve India and China; officials warn of climate-driven glacier avalanches. read more

2026-08-26 15:50:06

US Fall Foliage Forecast: North Vibrant, South Dull

Northern US regions, especially New England and New York, will show the most vibrant fall foliage, while drought-stressed Colorado and Carolinas see duller colors. Warmer, drier conditions from climate change may cause earlier leaf browning. read more

2026-08-26 13:20:08

West Point professor sues over climate science firing

West Point climatologist Dr. Adam Kalkstein sues, claiming he was fired for teaching human-caused climate change against Trump's directive. He alleges censorship, lost tenure, and contract termination after refusing to hide scientific truth from cadets. read more

2026-08-26 13:10:06

Nepal Flash Floods Kill 8, Hundreds Missing After Avalanche

Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods, killing 8 and leaving hundreds missing, including 384 tourists. Devastation hits villages and hydropower projects. Warming Himalayan glaciers fuel disasters; officials seek India and China rescue aid. read more

2026-08-26 09:50:03

Tulsa Power Bills Soar, Trigger Protests and Shutoffs

Soaring summer power bills in Tulsa have sparked protests and disconnections, with one family's bill exceeding rent. Climate-driven heat waves, utility rates, and shutoff policies burden customers, forcing many to seek charity aid. read more

2026-08-25 10:10:08

80 Million Under Heat Warnings as Record Temps Loom

Over 80 million Americans face dangerous heat this week, with triple-digit temperatures expanding across the South-Central U.S. and Southwest. Climate change intensifies these heat waves, making nights warmer and increasing health risks. Scientists confirm human-caused warming amplifies extreme heat events. read more

2026-08-25 08:20:03

Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Southern France, Injuring 41

A massive tornado struck southern France's Aude region, damaging over 300 homes and injuring 41 people. Winds reached 117 km/h, leaving 2,800 households without power. The disaster occurred amid Europe's fastest-warming climate trends. read more

2026-08-24 17:10:03

Climate Change Unearths Ancient Relics, Threatens Preservation

Climate change reveals archaeological finds like mammoth skeletons and Nazi warships, yet threatens preservation as droughts dry soils, permafrost melts, and wildfires damage sites. Experts race to document discoveries before they degrade, making luck crucial. read more

2026-08-22 09:10:03

Europe wildfires expose deadly WWII-era bombs and mines

Wildfires across Europe are exposing World War-era bombs and mines, endangering fire crews in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Climate change intensifies blazes, reactivating dormant explosives and revealing war remnants amid drought. read more

2026-08-22 08:00:45

Experts Warn El Niño Could Be Strongest in a Lifetime

El Niño could become the strongest in a lifetime, disrupting Atlantic hurricanes while bringing heat, storms, and snow to the U.S. Experts warn extreme weather may worsen, offering little relief for the West's drought crisis. ño read more

2026-08-22 00:40:07

Experts Warn El Niño Could Be Strongest in a Lifetime

Experts warn this year's El Niño could be the strongest in a lifetime, driven by warm Pacific waters, bringing extreme weather, droughts, and little relief to the West. ño read more

2026-08-21 16:20:03

Europes climate whiplash: floods follow deadly heatwaves

Flash floods hit Italy and Spain after a 40C heatwave and wildfires, with storms, landslides, and evacuations. Europe faces extreme weather swings, as climate change worsens fire and flood risks. read more

2026-08-21 09:20:03

Sicilian Towns Heat Now Feels Like Endless Lockdown

Floridia, Sicily, five years after Europe's record 48.8°C heat, faces relentless heatwaves causing deserted streets and indoor confinement, likened to lockdown. Rising average and night temperatures threaten agriculture, bees, and community life, signaling a permanent climate shift. read more