The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

WHA's green dividend

In an era when climate change and environmental degradation dominate global headlines, businesses are under increasing pressure to adapt.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Greenlandic proverb of the day: 'The weather decides for the hunter'— Nature sets the rules, and every decision must adapt to its uncertainty

In the harsh Arctic landscape, survival is less about human prowess and more about the capricious nature of the environment. The saying, 'The weather decides for the hunter,' aptly reflects this truth for Inuit peoples. Factors like ice condition and wind speed play a pivotal role in hunting success. As…

The Times of India · Jul 5

It wasn't just the weather. It's climate change

Last week it was Europe's turn, with a slow-moving "heat dome" that gave almost everybody from the United Kingdom to Poland three consecutive days of record-breaking temperatures. In Germany it hit 41C. That's 106F, if you live in the one country that still clings to British Imperial measures.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists found

A groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipterocarp trees in Borneo possess an internal system to effectively transport water, negating height-related stress. This discovery could significantly impact climate models, as the tallest trees store vast amounts of carbon,…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old records

Europe and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June temperature at 37.7°C, shattering previous records. This extreme heat, linked to climate change, has led to over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe. Scientists warn such intense…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

El Niño could be 'strongest in living memory'. When will Europe feel its wrath?

Experts warn that 2027 could be the hottest year on record globally, as a powerful El Niño clashes with human-caused climate change.

Euronews · Jul 4

Green manufacturing offers opportunity

Thailand is intensifying its efforts to combat global warming by steering investment towards green manufacturing.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

Trump Scores Court Win to Keep Slavery and Climate Change Exhibits Out of US National Parks

A federal appeals court has paused a ruling requiring the National Park Service to reinstall exhibits on slavery and climate change, handing the Trump administration a temporary victory.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Louisiana's coastal marshes may lose their highest plant communities within 50 years, because flooding and salt are reshaping the shoreline from the ground up

Louisiana's vital coastal wetlands face significant plant population loss within 50 years due to rising sea levels, increased flooding, and saltwater intrusion. Research highlights that high-elevation salt marshes are particularly vulnerable, with projections indicating near-total disappearance. Scientists emphasize that future restoration efforts must prioritize natural water flow and varied elevations…

The Times of India · Jul 3

Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames

The increase in reports of dolphin deaths is believed to be due to climate change, experts say

The Independent UK · Jul 3