Climate & Environment news
Weather, pollution, climate change, and disasters.
- Mumbai’s Air Quality Can Be Cut in Half Within Five Years, but Efforts Must Cover the Entire Metropolitan Region
· Climate & Environment
Mumbai’s PM10 levels can drop by 50% in five years with a clean‑air plan covering the 7,000 sq km MMR, tackling dust, industry, transport and waste burning.
- Hundreds of Trees Cut in Maharashtra Forest Sparks Protest Over Tribal Livelihoods and Climate Impact
· Climate & Environment
Nearly 1,100 trees felled on Saidongar hill in Maharashtra for a 3,000‑MW hydropower plant, sparking protests over tribal livelihoods and climate impact.
- UK Audit Office Highlights Climate‑Related Risks to Public Services
· Climate & Environment
NAO reports extreme weather damages railways, prisons, NHS; flooding most common hazard, 89% of prisons at high risk, 391 NHS incidents 2024‑25.
- Northern Vietnam Faces Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Rough Seas on November 2
· Climate & Environment
Northern Vietnam sees heavy rain on Nov 2, with rainfall over 80 mm and 120 mm in Tuyên Quang. Rough seas and winds up to force 8 hit the South China Sea.
- Las Vegas Records Second‑Highest October Rainfall, 1.31 Inches
· Climate & Environment
Las Vegas logged 1.31 inches of rain in October, tying for second‑highest on record, thanks to Tropical Storm Rachel remnants and Halloween weekend showers.
- Pune Sees 44% Rise in PM2.5 and 63% Rise in PM10 Levels in October 2026 Compared to 2025
· Climate & Environment
A study by scientists at the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune found…
- COP31 Set to Address Climate Finance, Fossil Fuels and El Niño Amid Global Turmoil
· Climate & Environment
The United Nations climate summit, COP31, will begin next week in Antalya, Türkiye, as almost 200 countries gather to discuss climate finance, fossil…
- Pune Records Lowest October Rainfall Amid Early Monsoon Withdrawal
· Climate & Environment
On October 31, weather stations across Pune district recorded varying rainfall amounts over a 24‑hour period: 67 mm in Bhor, 45.5 mm in Shirur, 18 mm in…
- Bolivia Declares Nationwide State of Emergency Amid Growing El Nino Threat
· Climate & Environment
Bolivia has declared a nationwide state of emergency to mobilise resources for the escalating impacts of the El Nino weather phenomenon. President…
- Flash Flood Warning Covers North Las Vegas and Surrounding Communities
· Climate & Environment
Flash flood warning covers North Las Vegas, Lone Mountain, Centennial Hills, and Aliante. Heavy rain, lightning, street flooding, wind up to 40 mph. Stay safe.
- Fog Warning Issued for East of England Until 10:00 GMT
· Climate & Environment
A yellow weather warning for the East of England until 10:00 GMT warns of dense fog that could delay buses, trains, flights and travel.
- Cyclone Arnab Raises Flood Risk in Major Nepal Rivers
· Climate & Environment
The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a special early warning after Cyclone Arnab, indicating a moderate flood risk in the Narayani, Bagmati, Kamala…
- IMD Forecasts Slightly Warmer November with Below‑Normal Rainfall Across Most of India
· Climate & Environment
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday that November is likely to be slightly warmer than usual, with above‑normal maximum and…
- Bezos Earth Fund Pledges $100 Million to New $500 Million Species Recovery Alliance
· Climate & Environment
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos pledge $100 million to the Species Recovery Alliance, a $500 million partnership of nine NGOs aimed at protecting…
- War‑Related Losses Claim Over 120,000 Black Sea Dolphins, Ecologists Warn
· Climate & Environment
Since 2022, over 120,000 Black Sea dolphins have died due to war‑related nets, explosions, sonar and pollution, threatening the sea’s ecosystem.
- Google’s Extensive Cookie Inventory and Their Purposes
· Climate & Environment
Google uses cookies of varying lengths—from minutes to over 20 years—to sign users in, track activity, measure ads, store preferences, and comply with…
- New Jersey Teen’s Simple Question Keeps 8.1 Million Plastic Utensils Out of Landfills and Saves Restaurants $200,000
· Climate & Environment
17‑year‑old Landon Hoberman’s campaign stops automatic plastic cutlery in NJ restaurants, preventing 8.1M utensils from landfills and saving over $200,000.
- Supreme Court Urges Celebrity Involvement to Promote Cracker‑Free Diwali
· Climate & Environment
Supreme Court recommends using sports stars like Virat Kohli to lead a campaign for a cracker‑free Diwali, amid concerns over firecracker pollution.
- Fairbanks Issues Winter Storm Warning for Western Brooks Range and Noatak Valley
· Climate & Environment
NWS Fairbanks warns of 6‑18 inches snow, 35 mph winds, and blowing snow on south Brooks Range and Noatak Valley from 2 p.m. ET Tuesday to 8 p.m. ET Thursday.
- Trump Announces Plan to Repeal Biden‑Era Methane Rule, Claims $45 Billion Savings
· Climate & Environment
Trump says terminating Biden’s methane rule will save $45B, unlock 210M barrels of oil, and cut costs for consumers and producers.
- Heat‑Related Deaths Surge 36% Since Paris Agreement, Report Finds
· Climate & Environment
The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change’s 10th indicator report, released on Wednesday, shows that the annual average of heat‑related deaths…
- UK Forecast: Thick Fog to Threaten Thursday Morning Commutes
· Climate & Environment
Thick fog across the UK on Thursday morning could endanger commuters, especially in east Wales, central and southern England. Fog may linger into lunch.
- Nearly 200 Concrete Pipes and Culverts Deployed as Artificial Reef off Jacksonville in 2026
· Climate & Environment
In 2026, almost 200 concrete pipes, culverts and other construction structures that were no longer needed were lowered to the ocean floor off the coast…
- Dry Conditions Persist Through Week, Rain Possible Saturday
· Climate & Environment
A week‑long dry spell continues through the week, with temperatures in the 70s. Rain may arrive Saturday, with light showers possible Sunday and Monday.
- Bachupally and Ameerpet Show Record Groundwater Depletion, 14 Mandals in Extreme Drought
· Climate & Environment
Bachupally and Ameerpet in Telangana show lowest GWDI values, with 14 mandals in extreme drought and 5 in severe drought.
- Supreme Court Orders Rajasthan to Halt Industrial Discharges into Jojari River
· Climate & Environment
The Supreme Court has again criticized the Rajasthan government for allowing industrial effluents to flow into the Jojari river, posing a serious health…
- Visakhapatnam Prepares for Heavy Rainfall Until Oct. 29
· Climate & Environment
Visakhapatnam district on high alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall until Oct 29. Departments coordinate rescue, relief, and safety measures.
- Tuesday Showers, Wednesday Storms, Then Cooling Off
· Climate & Environment
The much‑needed rain is still coming this week. Tuesday will start with early showers, especially for those living further north or west. The rain will…
- Kauai Weather: Dry Tonight, Heavy Rain and Flood Threats Expected Tuesday
· Climate & Environment
Clear skies tonight with lows around 71°F. Tuesday brings partly sunny with showers, 60% rain chance, highs 82–87°F, and a flood watch for the islands.
- Seven‑centimetre Hail Hits South‑East Queensland Amid Severe Storms
· Climate & Environment
Severe thunderstorms in south‑east Queensland produced hail up to 7 cm, causing damage warnings, runway delays, and floodwater rescues across the region.