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In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transforming

A new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British marine artist Jason deCaires Taylor, the artwork is designed to become a living habitat for corals, seabirds and other marine life while drawing attention to the impacts of climate…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

A rollercoaster of weather extremes: drought and heatwaves are creating UK’s climate whiplash

The UK is bouncing from one type of extreme weather to another this year. This is climate whiplash. Caused by changes in the fast-moving body of air high up in our atmosphere called the jet stream, climate whiplash has increased in likelihood with climate change. This constant changing of extreme…

The Conversation · Jul 31

Australia's bubblegum-pink lakes: The fascinating science behind their colour, and why some may not stay pink forever

The pink lakes of Australia showcase nature's brilliance, dazzling with color due to unique microorganisms thriving in hypersaline conditions. Halophiles, including specific types of bacteria and algae, rally under scientific study as researchers probe their existence to uncover secrets about survival in extreme environments and the prospects of extraterrestrial life.…

The Times of India · Jul 31

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Behind Europe’s mega fires: Would France and Spain still be ablaze if it weren’t for climate change?

Climate change made recent fire-prone conditions at least twice as likely in southwestern France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain, new analysis shows.

Euronews · Jul 31

Europe's 'Once-in-a-Generation' Wildfires Could Now Strike Every Six Years, Scientists Warn

Scientists warn that climate change is making devastating wildfires in Europe more frequent, with conditions that fuel these fires becoming significantly more common, posing a growing threat to the continent.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Climate change made France, Spain wildfire conditions far more likely, scientists say

Researchers warn that hotter, drier conditions are making severe wildfire seasons increasingly frequent across Europe.

France 24 · Jul 30

Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate

Two new studies reveal climate change's fingerprints over extreme fire weather-triggering infernos in Spain and France

The Independent UK · Jul 30

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Falls in whale sightings, rare seabirds appearing – is something unusual happening in the Southern Ocean?

In late June, whale watchers in southwest Western Australia sounded the alarm. They had seen far fewer humpback whales at a time when they normally migrate up from the Southern Ocean to calve and feed. Numbers were 60% below normal.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Wildfires, wombats and wake-up calls – what to read, rethink and act on this week

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles heat, wildfires and extreme dry weather

Human-caused climate change is making heatwaves and drought more likely and intense.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Japan’s matcha faces hotter nights and erratic springs, but scientists say DNA tools could help protect its flavour and yield

As climate change poses significant challenges to Japan's treasured matcha, scientists are stepping in with a groundbreaking solution. By utilizing DNA analysis, they're identifying key genes that enhance both resilience and flavor. This swift genomic approach will aid in developing new tea strains, safeguarding matcha's exceptional characteristics for the future…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Drought, heatwaves, wildfires, deaths: The toll of UK’s extreme summer

Climate change is making extremes such as heat and drought more intense and more likely.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Outrage as 'maniacal' Shell profits amid backdrop of war and wildfires

"STRUCTURAL reform" is needed to combat climate change, campaigners have said as one of the North Sea's largest oil and gas firms…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

In 2024, a study assessed peacock bass invasion risk across Neotropical freshwater ecoregions; several remain hotspots for future invasions

A study identified freshwater regions vulnerable to yellow peacock bass invasions. Climate change and dam construction increase suitable habitats for this predatory fish. Southern and northeastern Brazil, and Central America face the highest invasion risks. Preventive conservation efforts are crucial before new species are introduced. Targeted monitoring and management can…

The Times of India · Jul 30

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Euronews · Jul 30

‘Lost forever’: What does the future look like for a Mediterranean flooded with invasive species?

Scientists have designated the Mediterranean as a climate change “hot spot” – and warming waters are bringing aggressive new alien species.

The Independent UK · 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

New fish are causing chaos in the Mediterranean – and they are heading north

1,000 invasive species have been identified in the Mediterranean

The Conversation · Jul 29

How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

The world’s governments will arrive in Addis Ababa in late 2027 for COP32, the first African-hosted climate summit in five years. Ethiopia’s presidency is on behalf of the African Union, the continental body. Addis Ababa has the chance to show what a Conference of Parties (COP) can deliver. But for…

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The Times of India · Jul 29

In 1912, Japan gifted cherry trees to the US as a symbol of friendship; today, Washington’s blossoms face earlier blooms and damaging cold snaps

Washington D.C.'s cherry blossoms, a gift from Japan, now face climate change impacts. Warmer winters and sudden cold spells damage the delicate flowers and affect blooming periods. Predicting the flowering time has become more challenging due to these erratic weather conditions. These trees symbolise a century-long friendship between Japan and…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI official

Rising temperatures and erratic weather challenge Nilgiris tea plantations significantly. Super El Nino conditions exacerbate these climate change impacts on crop growth. Adaptation strategies like shade management and soil conservation are recommended for resilience.

The Conversation · Jul 29

‘The fire has such power’: why the wildfires gripping France and Spain are off the charts

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes in southwestern France and Spain as extreme wildfires intensify. At least three people have died, including two firefighters. Many houses have been lost.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

It may feel like the world is on fire this summer. But that’s not the case everywhere

More than three-quarters of the global emissions from the burning of plant material comes from Africa and Asia

AAP · Jul 29

Pacific summit to put 'human face' on climate change

With seawater regularly consuming half its land, one Pacific nation wants world leaders to see the effects of climate change up close.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

France widens mass evacuation as wildfire flares near Atlantic resorts

French authorities ordered more evacuations along the Atlantic coast as heat threatened firefighters. Thousands of residents and tourists were displaced by the massive wildfire west of Bordeaux. Spain also braced for a fourth heat wave with several large fires still burning. Firefighters made progress in some areas, allowing some evacuees…

The Conversation · Jul 28

Wildfires: why media coverage doesn’t always make the climate connection

The front page of the Times on July 25 carried a photograph of three people sitting under a striped parasol on the sand near Lacanau in southwest France, looking out to sea. Beyond them, the sky was rust-orange as a wall of wildfire smoke climbed above the treeline. The caption…

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