climate change
Hurricane Melissa Confirmed as Record-Tying Atlantic Cyclone
A post-storm analysis confirmed Hurricane Melissa reached 190 mph winds, tying it for the strongest in Atlantic history. The late 2025 storm devastated Caribbean nations.
Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Horacio Develops East of Mauritius
Tropical Cyclone Horacio reached Category 5 status east of Mauritius, producing strong gusts and high seas.
Deepest Antarctic Ice Core Reveals 23 Million Years of Climate History
Researchers successfully drilled the deepest ever Antarctic sediment core, uncovering 23 million years of Earth’s climate history.
Europe Grapples with Climate Crisis Amidst Relentless Winter Storms
Europe faces unprecedented winter storms and floods, highlighting urgent climate change adaptation needs and political responses. Recent events underscore significant human and economic tolls.
Ancient Cardinham Endures 50 Days of Relentless Rain
The historic Cornish village of Cardinham has become the UK’s ‘wettest place’ after 50 continuous days of rain, straining local life and infrastructure.
Trump Administration Revokes Key Climate Change Finding
The Trump administration has officially rescinded a pivotal 2009 scientific finding that underpinned U.S. climate action, marking its most aggressive move to dismantle environmental regulations.
Global Flood Warning Progress Amidst UK Alerts Reveals Deeper Stakes
New flood warnings across the United Kingdom underscore the ongoing global challenge of natural disasters, even as international efforts, notably in Cambodia, demonstrate significant strides in saving lives through early warning systems.
Global Electricity Surge by 2030 Demands Urgent Grid Investment, IEA Says
The International Energy Agency’s ‘Electricity 2026’ report forecasts a significant global electricity demand surge, stressing the urgent need for massive investment in power grids and system flexibility to avoid critical bottlenecks in the energy transition.
Buxton’s Coastal Crisis Deepens After Snowstorm Topples More Homes
A recent snowstorm in North Carolina’s Outer Banks has caused four more homes in Buxton to collapse into the ocean, bringing the total to 31 since 2020 and renewing urgent calls for proactive coastal management legislation.
Northeast Braces for Brutal Cold as Polar Vortex Activity Shifts
A life-threatening arctic blast is set to grip the northeastern United States this weekend, bringing the coldest temperatures of the winter, while meteorologists monitor shifting polar vortex patterns that could offer relief by mid-February.
Great Lakes See New Snow, Arctic Blast Amidst Climate Insights
The Great Lakes region faces new snow and an arctic blast this weekend, coinciding with new historical ice cover data offering crucial climate insights.
Storm Chandra Flooding Exposes Infrastructure Gaps Across Ireland, Aid Efforts Underway
Widespread flooding from Storm Chandra has triggered major clean-up operations and exposed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities across Ireland, particularly in Dublin and Wexford, prompting calls for urgent investment and a national humanitarian aid response.
Met Éireann Faces Scrutiny After Storm Chandra Flooding; Wet February Forecast
Ireland grapples with the aftermath of Storm Chandra, which caused severe flooding and widespread damage, leading to calls for Met Éireann to enhance its weather warning system with more ‘judgment calls’. Meanwhile, a yellow rain warning is in effect, and…
Enniscorthy Battles Record Flooding, Renewing Calls for Stalled Relief Scheme
Enniscorthy, County Wexford, faced its ‘worst flooding in a generation’ on January 27, 2026, as Storm Chandra caused the River Slaney to burst its banks, leading to widespread evacuations and renewing urgent calls for a long-delayed flood relief scheme.
Doomsday Clock Set to 85 Seconds: Scientists Warn of Escalating Global Threats
The Doomsday Clock has been set to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to global catastrophe, signaling escalating threats from nuclear risks, climate change, biological dangers, and disruptive technologies like AI.