The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

PepsiCo doubles down on local resilience

The world has shifted from an era of seamless globalisation to a period of significant disruptions characterised by fragmented supply chains, geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about climate change.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

When U.S. honeybees began collapsing in 2006, scientists raced to find the cause. Nearly 20 years later, the hive crisis is still not fully solved

Colony Collapse Disorder emerged in 2006, puzzling scientists with vanishing bees. Research now shows multiple factors weaken honeybee colonies, not one cause. Varroa mites and viruses significantly contribute to bee losses each year. Modern agriculture and climate change further stress bee populations and food access. Ongoing studies aim to protect…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Kemi declares war on net zero – and what remains of her party

Badenoch’s ideological purge gathers pace as moderates are cast out and the Tories edge ever closer to political extinction

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Global warming is already costing farmers over $20 billion a year, and the losses could climb eightfold by 2100 as heat and drought squeeze maize, wheat and soybeans

As global temperatures rise, the agriculture sector is facing dire challenges, with key crops like maize, wheat, and soybeans seeing a decline of 3.5 percent in yields. The economic ramifications are staggering, totaling around $400 billion over the past two decades. Projections indicate that under high emissions scenarios, losses could…

The Times of India · Jul 13

UK Heatwave Death Toll: Met Office Confirms 2,700 Dead In May And June

The UK experienced record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, resulting in over 2,700 deaths. Experts link these fatalities to climate change, urging immediate action to prevent future tragedies.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Hello from the outside: heat domes impeding radio and other signals in US midwest

Higher temperatures can cause radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, upsetting communications

The Guardian - US · Jul 13

Why climate scientists need to talk more about the very worst-case scenarios

London is under water. The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Bank of England are all submerged. Far away, the West Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets have collapsed, triggering accelerated sea level rise which, combined with a storm surge in the North Sea and a high…

The Conversation · Jul 13

450-million-year fossil record reveals warming seas are shrinking marine animals again, scientists sound alarm

Marine animals have consistently shrunk during intense global warming periods. This ancient pattern is now observed in today's warming oceans. Warmer waters hold less oxygen, impacting animal metabolism and growth. Surviving species became smaller after major extinction events historically. This fossil record offers a clear warning for future marine life.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

A South African tick is moving into new areas, and climate models warn that central and eastern regions could face higher disease risk by 2065

A tick species is expanding its habitat across South Africa due to climate change. This expansion poses significant risks to livestock industries and animal health. The tick carries diseases like heartwater and African tick-bite fever. These pathogens can affect cattle and, in some cases, humans. Disease prevention efforts must adapt…

The Times of India · Jul 13

Snow loss in the Italian Alps could shrink the stoat’s habitat by 36%, and scientists say its main prey may shift uphill at a different rate

Reduced snow cover may shrink stoat habitats by thirty-six percent by century's end. Warming temperatures also impact the stoat's white winter camouflage, making it vulnerable. Changes in snow vole distribution will further disrupt alpine ecosystems and predator-prey dynamics. Mountain wildlife faces significant risks as species adapt to rising temperatures. This…

The Times of India · Jul 13