The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

Fears for communities near the great Colorado River as drought means future is uncertain

The severely depleted Colorado River is causing grave concern for those who rely on it

The Independent UK · Aug 29

US officials urge swimmers to be cautious amid surge in drowning deaths

Recent deadly water-related incidents amid heatwave leads National Park Service to issue water-safety reminders

The Guardian - US · Aug 29

Flash floods have devastated Nepal. Climate change could make them routine

IN DEPTH: Nepal and Tibet are reeling from unprecedented floods that have killed more than 600 people. Experts tell James C. Reynolds that a warming planet could make these disasters more common and threaten water security for millions

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France

Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western Europe

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed?

Problems including derailments have hit network during one of the hottest and driest summers on record

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Meaco Sefte Smart 36" Tower Fan review: Powerful, quiet and smart, but let down by its looks

A feature-packed smart tower fan that punches well above its price, even if the design feels a little dated

T3 · Aug 28

In 2023, San Antonio tested cool pavement at six sites; one coating cut afternoon road temperatures by about 3.6°F, while changes in air temperature remained small and inconclusive

San Antonio spent part of the summer of 2023 testing a simple idea: could changing the surface of a road make it less brutally hot? The city applied 3 different pavement treatments at selected locations and brought in researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio to measure what…

The Times of India · Aug 28

Twelve Days and Nearly Two Million Visitors Begin Today at the Minnesota State Fair, Heat Included

The Minnesota State Fair opens today for 12 days. Heat, crowd density, and food handling are the risks that actually send people home.

Medical Daily · Aug 28

Phoenix expanded heat relief in 2026 after dangerous gaps in 2024 pushed the city toward 24/7 cooling and overnight respite

In 2024, Phoenix took significant steps to improve its heat relief system by introducing overnight cooling solutions. By 2025, the city established a 24/7 Heat Respite and Navigation Centre. Further enhancements in 2026, such as extended library hours and new collaborations, were made to address the need for daytime-only cooling…

The Times of India · Aug 27

An Oklahoma woman opened a $1,373 electric bill, including a $598 deposit after late payments; she says it topped her monthly rent and sparked a petition over soaring power costs

As intense summer heat sweeps through the region, many households are grappling with skyrocketing electricity bills. Raelynn McMurchy's monthly statement doubled, igniting discussions on much-needed policy reforms. Oklahoma's power provider continues to disconnect customers in alarming numbers, leaving local charities to struggle for emergency support. Residents are calling for robust…

The Times of India · Aug 27