The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

In 2018, a US engineer proposed spreading glass beads across Arctic ice to slow its melting; scientists later warned the plan could warm it

Scientists proposed spreading glass beads on Arctic sea ice to reflect sunlight. This approach aimed to slow seasonal sea ice loss by increasing surface reflectivity. However, melt ponds and changing ice conditions complicate the effectiveness of such interventions. Research shows Arctic ice surfaces vary significantly during the melt season. The…

The Times of India · Aug 4

South Korea's record heatwave kills 16 as temperatures hit a 122-year high.

South Korea's president has taken decisive action to assist individuals suffering from the recent heatwave as temperatures reached a staggering 42.5°C, leading to 16 unfortunate deaths. The nation’s weather agency has activated its first severe heatwave alert for the capital, highlighting a concerning transformation in climate patterns. With heatwaves intensifying…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Firefighters tackle grass fire in Woolwich amid amber heat alert

Temperatures could hit 28C on Tuesday, making heatwave conditions official

Evening Standard · Aug 4

Dakota Johnson Manifests Vintage Girl Fall in a Silk Nightgown and $3,450 Suede Bag

Heat wave be damned.

Marie Claire · Aug 3

July was driest month in southern England since records began

England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

‘The obsession with endless growth can only end in tears’: your questions on extreme weather this summer answered

From Europe’s deadly heat to floods in Asia, it’s been a terrifying summer. Environment writers Jonathan Watts and Ajit Niranjan answered Reddit users’ questions about their work – and their sources of hope

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Western Australia’s humpback sightings fell 60%; days later, weakened Southern Ocean seabirds appeared thousands of kilometres away on the country’s east coast

Unusual whale and seabird sightings in the Southern Ocean suggest changing ocean conditions. Marine heat waves are affecting waters around Australia and Antarctica. These warming events disrupt food webs and push marine life off course. Limited monitoring hinders understanding of these significant ecosystem shifts. Better long-term data is urgently needed…

The Times of India · Aug 3

South Korea Hits Record Heat as 'Dangerous' Temperatures Push Health Systems to the Limit

South Korea experiences its highest recorded temperature of 41.8C, intensifying pressure on hospitals and infrastructure. The heatwave highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation measures.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

South-eastern Europe faces heatwave energy crunch as Romania detonates Danube rock to increase water flow – as it happened

Explosives used to move a large rock and let more water flow to cool nuclear power plant

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3