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The Latest Breaking News on Climate

July likely to be hottest month on record in the US - and more dangerous heat is on the way

Heat domes have already led to dozens of deaths this month. Forecasters say another is on the way

The Independent UK · Jul 31

UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'

The United Nations warns that a strengthening El Nino is intensifying global weather extremes and is adding fuel to a planet that it says is already on fire

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River

Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river

The Independent UK · Jul 31

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After a study explored covering 4,000 miles of California's canals with solar panels, a 1.6-megawatt pilot was completed in 2026

California is exploring solar panels over its extensive canal network. This initiative aims to reduce water evaporation and generate renewable electricity simultaneously. A pilot project called Project Nexus is currently evaluating this innovative approach. The study suggests significant water savings and electricity production potential. This technology offers a dual benefit…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Extreme Heat Warnings Cover Zion, Arches and Canyonlands This Weekend with Overnight Lows Near 80

NWS issued extreme heat warnings for southern Utah parks through the weekend, with highs to 110 and little overnight cooling.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

In 2003, a retired man planted trees on forgotten land alone; 20 years later, it had become one of Sao Paulo's largest urban forests

Between crowded roads and layers of concrete in São Paulo, a long strip of greenery now breaks up the city’s urban landscape. The area was not always a place where people came to walk beneath trees or watch birds. For years, it was an abandoned stretch of land known for…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Cooling Centers Run on Rules That Differ by County, and the Real Gap Is Closing Time

Cooling center rules vary by county, with no national standard. Most close in the evening, leaving the overnight hours that matter most uncovered.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

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The Morning Flush and a Box Fan: A County Health Department's Specific Advice for Smoky Days

A Montana health department's wildfire smoke guidance is more specific than national advice: flush cool air in the morning, then filter hard all day.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

California divers spent two years clearing kelp-eating urchins and planting young kelp; underwater forests returned to reefs that had been barren for years

Giant kelp forests once thrived off Southern California's coast. These vital marine ecosystems vanished due to pollution and overgrazing. A restoration project successfully removed over thirty thousand sea urchins from reefs. This intervention allowed kelp to regrow and stabilize the marine habitat. The project demonstrated that kelp forests can recover…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Farm Crews in the Imperial and Yuma Valleys Face Extreme Heat Through Sunday

An Extreme Heat Warning covers the Imperial and Yuma valleys through August 2. What outdoor crews should know about water, shade, and warning signs.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Destroyed in 2005, reborn through LNG: Inside America's unlikely energy powerhouse

Cameron Parish, once devastated by Hurricane Rita, now leads America's liquefied natural gas boom. This transformation brings billions in revenue and reshapes global energy flows. The parish has become a vital LNG export hub, a turnaround once deemed impossible. Europe increasingly relies on American LNG amid geopolitical tensions and supply…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

An Algal Toxin Advisory for Lake Samish Applies Only to Homes Drawing Water From the Lake

Whatcom County issued a microcystin advisory for Lake Samish homes on private lake intakes. Swimming is unaffected, and boiling does not help.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Montana removed more than three million tons of contaminated sediment and dismantled the dam that trapped it; the former Superfund site is now a 500-acre state park

Milltown Dam's cleanup removed millions of tons of mining waste. The century-old dam was dismantled, restoring river flow. Contaminated sediment was excavated and transported for secure disposal. Restoration teams rebuilt river channels and created wetlands. The former Superfund site is now Milltown State Park.

The Times of India · Jul 30

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

The Independent UK · Jul 30

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Medical Daily · Jul 30

Three Rural Idaho Counties Face Days of Wildfire Smoke, and the Advisory Names Exactly Who Should Change Plans

An Idaho air quality advisory covers Butte, Custer and Lemhi counties. What people with asthma, COPD or heart disease should do.

The Times of India · Jul 30

In the 1960s, China sent hundreds of young foresters into a dying landscape. Today it is home to the world's largest man-made forest

Hundreds of young foresters began rebuilding a forest in northern China. They faced harsh conditions and repeated failures while planting trees. Over decades, their efforts created one of Earth's largest human-made forests. This forest now protects against desert expansion and wind erosion. It also provides significant carbon storage and wildlife…

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Florida Heat Indices Reach 115 as Warnings Cover Most of the State, and Two Age Groups Cannot Cool Themselves

Extreme heat warnings cover most of Florida, with heat indices reaching 115. What caregivers of seniors and young children should do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Four Straight Days of Extreme Heat Ahead for the Inland Empire, and Common Medications Change Who Is at Risk

An Extreme Heat Warning covers the Inland Empire through Sunday. What older adults, outdoor workers, and people on daily medications should know.

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The Economic Times · Jul 29

US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100

Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significantly by the century's end. This rise magnifies storm surges and overwhelms existing flood defenses. Saltwater intrusion will affect freshwater supplies and agricultural areas. Vulnerable communities may consider managed retreat from…

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Wildfires near France’s Bordeaux spark fears of ‘economic apocalypse’ for wineries

Vast wildfires have ravaged an area four times the size of Paris, driving 220,000 people from their homes and impacting key tourist attractions

Euronews · Jul 29

Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in Germany – but negative electricity prices still rife

Despite several setbacks to electrification, Germany is expected to phase out coal much faster than originally planned.

The Conversation · Jul 29

Better guacamole? How avocado import rules helped cut Mexico’s water pollution – it holds lessons for future US trade deals

At picnics and World Cup watch parties across the United States this summer, people have been reaching for bowls of chips and guacamole. Most of that guacamole is made from avocados grown in Mexico – on orchards that, in what might come as a surprise, contribute less water pollution today…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Beavers at Doty Ravine Preserve helped turn eroded streams into self-sustaining wetlands, creating richer habitat for wood ducks and other wildlife

Doty Ravine Preserve transformed from dry grassland into a lush wetland. Beavers, not heavy equipment, largely achieved this ecological restoration. This process-based approach involved ending lethal beaver trapping and reinforcing existing dams. The restored floodplain now supports diverse wildlife, including wood ducks and pollinators. This site serves as a model…

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

Canada’s worst wildfire season fuels calls for national agency to tackle threat

More than 900 fires burning in only G7 country without national emergency agency to coordinate response

The Times of India · Jul 29

In 1928, Minerva Hoyt sent a California desert exhibition across America; eight years later, Roosevelt protected Joshua Tree from mining and plant collectors

Minerva Hamilton Hoyt championed desert conservation against development and collectors. Her exhibitions challenged public perceptions of barren desert landscapes. Hoyt's advocacy led to President Franklin D. Roosevelt establishing Joshua Tree National Monument. This protected over 825,000 acres of vital Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems. Millions now visit this protected area…

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