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- Government Climate Advisers Say Heathrow Expansion Must Be Funded by Airlines, Not Taxpayers
· Climate & Environment
The UK government's climate advisers have said a third runway at Heathrow Airport cannot be approved under current climate policies unless significant changes are made to how the…
- New Orleans Glass Recycling Program Diverts Over 12 Million Pounds to Coastal Restoration
· Climate & Environment
A New Orleans initiative launched in 2020 has turned discarded glass bottles into sand that can be used for coastal restoration. Glass Half Full, founded by Tulane University…
- Wildfires Threaten Key Orangutan Research Site in Borneo Amidst El Niño Conditions
· Climate & Environment
Wildfires in Indonesia are endangering a vital research site for Bornean orangutans and are now approaching a renowned research camp, which houses one of the world's…
- Met Éireann Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Donegal and Four Other Counties
· Climate & Environment
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and possible thunderstorms affecting Donegal. The warning predicts a spell of heavy rain beginning later this evening…
- Above-Average Rainfall Expected Nationwide as Wet Weekend Looms, Met Éireann Says
· Climate & Environment
Ireland is bracing for a wetter-than-usual stretch of weather, with rain and showers expected to dominate over the coming days and turn heavy at times, Met Éireann has forecast.…
- Kenya Ramps Up Livestock Disease Preparedness Ahead of El Niño Rains
· Climate & Environment
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development says it is bracing for potential livestock disease outbreaks as El Niño rains approach, even as the anticipated…
- Grand Canyon Crews Push Ahead on Temporary Water Fix After Late-August Flood
· Climate & Environment
Grand Canyon National Park officials say water service to the South Rim could be restored within weeks rather than months, as recovery efforts continue following a severe flash…
- Experts Say Wildfire Played Only Minor Role in Deadly Grand Canyon Flash Flood
· Climate & Environment
Scientists say last year's Dragon Bravo Fire had only a limited effect on the deadly flash flood that struck Grand Canyon National Park last month, even though the 145,000-acre…
- Kenya Steps Up Emergency Measures in 18 Counties as El Niño Rains Loom
· Climate & Environment
The Kenyan government has identified 18 counties as high-risk zones ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, prompting urgent evacuation and preparedness measures across affected…
- UK Farmers Face Mounting Losses as Worst Drought in 50 Years Threatens Food Security
· Climate & Environment
Farmers across the United Kingdom are grappling with severe financial losses after a prolonged drought and record heatwaves devastated crops this summer, raising concerns about…
- Australian Suburb Uses Recycled Coffee Cups and Glass to Build Greener Roads
· Climate & Environment
Millions of discarded coffee cups typically end up in landfill because their thin waterproof lining makes conventional paper recycling difficult. In Penrith, New South Wales…
- Lucknow Dethrones Indore as India's Cleanest City in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026; Noida Ranks Among Top 10
· Climate & Environment
Lucknow has been named India's cleanest city for air quality in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, scoring 198 points among cities with a population of over 10 lakh. Indore, which…
- Retired Teacher Spends Three Decades Reviving Minnesota Wetlands to Create Wildlife Havens
· Climate & Environment
Mike Niziolek, a former AP biology teacher, has dedicated the past thirty years to restoring his 150-acre property in Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota, to its natural…
- IMD Predicts Very Heavy Rainfall in Odisha, Widespread Showers Across Multiple States
· Climate & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting very heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Odisha on Thursday, alongside heavy rain, thunderstorms…
- Nepal Seeks $20 Million in Climate Compensation Following Deadly Glacial Flood Disaster
· Climate & Environment
Nepal is calling for international climate justice and $20 million in compensation after devastating floods killed more than 1,300 people and left over 5,000 missing in the…
- Brooklyn Students Restore Coastal Dunes to Shield Coney Island From Flooding
· Climate & Environment
Nearly 4,000 New York City public school students have helped restore protective dunes at Coney Island Creek Park in Brooklyn, planting more than 100,000 American beachgrass…
- West Kauai Communities Begin Cleanup After Hurricane Lowell Causes Roof Damage and Flooding
· Climate & Environment
Residents of West Kauai are starting to clean up and evaluate the damage caused by Hurricane Lowell, which brought high winds, storm surge, and flooding to the area. In Hanapepe…
- Louisville Faces Another Hot Day Ahead of Wednesday Evening Storms
· Climate & Environment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi reports that Wednesday will bring another day of hot weather to the Louisville area. Scattered storms are expected to develop by…
- IMD Predicts New Low-Pressure Area Over Bay of Bengal by September 11
· Climate & Environment
Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation currently exists over the northwest Bay of Bengal, and meteorologists expect it to trigger a new low-pressure area over the Bay around…
- Discovery of Five Baby Orangutans in Odisha Forest Triggers Trafficking Probe
· Climate & Environment
Authorities in India's eastern Odisha state have launched an investigation after five baby orangutans were discovered in a forest area far removed from their natural habitat…
- Hurricane Lowell Weakens to Category 1, Warnings Lifted for Kauaʻi and Oʻahu
· Climate & Environment
Hurricane Lowell has weakened to a Category 1 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to officials. The storm was located…
- Cleaner Air May Be Unmasking Faster Global Warming, Scientists Warn
· Climate & Environment
A social media dispute in July, during Britain's record-breaking hot summer, has drawn attention to an emerging and unsettling area of climate research. Reform UK's deputy leader…
- Tens of Thousands Lose Power as Hurricane Lowell Batters Hawaii's Western Islands
· Climate & Environment
Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii's western islands early Tuesday, bringing damaging winds and heavy rainfall that knocked out power, damaged infrastructure, and raised concerns…
- Meteorologist Chris Bailey Forecasts Multiple Rounds of Storms This Week
· Climate & Environment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Conditions remain mostly calm across the region today, though forecasters say the weather pattern will soon turn more active. High temperatures are…
- Toronto Continues Storm Cleanup, Thousands of Requests Still Pending
· Climate & Environment
Toronto is still working through thousands of service requests following what officials are calling the largest storm response in the city's history. In a Tuesday update, the…
- Hot, Humid Days Ahead Before Thursday Cold Front Brings Storms
· Climate & Environment
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green residents can expect warm and sunny conditions on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching near 90 degrees. A stray shower is possible early…
- IMD Predicts Thunderstorms Across 20 Telangana Districts on September 9
· Climate & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms for 20 districts in Telangana on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Per the department's latest bulletin, isolated…
- Typhoon Faxai Tears Apart Japan's Largest Floating Solar Plant Months After Launch, Prompting Redesign
· Climate & Environment
A major typhoon in 2019 severely damaged one of Japan's largest floating solar installations, just 18 months after it began operating, exposing engineering vulnerabilities in…
- South Africa Braces for Mixed Weather: Rain in the Interior, Sunshine in the Cape
· Climate & Environment
South Africa is set for a mixed bag of weather on Tuesday, with cool, cloudy conditions and isolated rain expected across the central and eastern interior, while the Western and…
- Long Beach Evacuates 20 Homes as Storm-Driven Waves Crack Seawall and Boardwalk
· Climate & Environment
Long Beach officials ordered the evacuation of about 20 homes along the Long Beach Peninsula on Monday evening after high tides fueled by Tropical Storm Marie caused significant…