California turns to AI as whale deaths spike Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year AAP · May 20
UK warned to prepare for 40C summers threatening British way of life The Climate Change Committee warned that 92 per cent of homes are expected to overheat by 2050 The Independent UK · May 20
Muir vows to tackle climate change as ‘defining challenge of our generation’ During an address Andrew Muir also reaffirmed his strong support for an Independent Environmental Protection Agency. Evening Standard · May 20
UK urgently needs maximum working temperatures to survive extreme heat, experts warn Climate report calls for widespread air conditioning amid warning UK temperatures will to exceed 40C by 2050 The Independent UK · May 20
A new whale detection network launches in San Francisco Bay, alerting ships in real time Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year AAP · May 20
Historic cemetery where Karl Marx is buried secures major funding to tackle climate change IN FULL The Independent UK · May 20
Britain must think like a hot country – otherwise inequalities will only grow The government must act to redress the unequal impact of climate change, or risk rising temperatures making disparities worse The Guardian - UK · May 19
Worsening climate extremes putting British way of life at risk – advisers The Climate Change Committee set out targets for Government to invest in air conditioning, flood defences and water efficiency to protect Britons. Evening Standard · May 19
Inside the £20m plan to restore world-famous London cemetery where George Michael and Karl Marx are buried One of the most pressing issues the cemetery faces is climate change, but a new Lottery grant will ‘safeguard’ the future of the ‘nationally important’ venue The Independent UK · May 19
Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models. Euronews · May 19
Watch Gojira’s emotional performance of rare classic Global Warming during 2025 tour of France The French metal titans celebrated 20 years of From Mars To Sirius by playing a number of fan-favourite tracks Metal Hammer · May 19
Climate report says world won't get as hot as feared but will pass warming limit Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports The Independent UK · May 19
Global warming is accelerating 5,000 times faster than rice can evolve A new study finds that climate change is creating environments where humans have never successfully cultivated rice before. LiveScience · May 19
Worst-case global warming projection cut by 1°C as cheap solar and wind slash emissions Cheap renewables are lowering predicted 2100 temperatures – but warming could still be catastrophic. Euronews · May 19
AAP · May 18 Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills A state has been warned climate change-linked weather hazards endanger almost a fifth of the value of major infrastructure assets.
The Conversation · May 18 Hantavirus in Africa: why climate change, rats and weak surveillance are worrying scientists Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent urine, faeces or saliva floating through the air that…
The Times of India · May 18 How women in Morocco are turning desert fog into drinking water In the drought-ridden Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco, women have adopted fog-harvesting technology to extract potable water from clouds that pass over the fringes of the Sahara Desert. In the villages surrounding Ait Baamrane, a lack of water sources, desertification, climate change, and the drying up of wells previously made it…
The Guardian - US · May 17 ‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse
The Independent UK · May 16 How the climate crisis brutally compromises aid to Tanzania: ‘It impacts everything’ ON THE GROUND: From health and nutrition to agriculture and infrastructure, nearly every aspect of daily life is being hit by climate change in rural Tanzania. Nick Ferris visits an area programme run by the NGO World Vision to see how aid groups are responding
The Conversation · May 16 The Mediterranean sea is capable of generating hurricanes and climate change will make them worse In March 2026, a tropical-like cyclone named ‘Jolina’ produced significant damage across North Africa. In 2020 and 2023, storms Ianos and Daniel both caused severe damage in Greece, and the latter triggered a humanitarian disaster in the city of Derna, Libya, where thousands were declared dead or missing.
The Economic Times · May 16 Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwaves The India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causing issues in states like Kerala. This revision aims to improve the accuracy of heatwave declarations. New criteria will be finalized after consulting the Disaster Management Authority. This change comes as Kerala…
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO Exclusive: Commission says alert would trigger coordinated international response that could help avoid millions dying
The Independent UK · May 15 Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives
The Conversation · May 15 Floods and finance: why climate change will become a more pressing economic problem for UK households New Orleans could be surrounded by sea water in a matter of decades according to new research. The study says the US city has reached a “point of no return”, and that rising temperatures and sea levels mean the process of relocating residents should start immediately.
Euronews · May 15 The world's largest lake is disappearing – and it's taking ecosystems and livelihoods with it Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea.