São Paulo Reservoir in Crisis: Pollution and Climate Threats
São Paulo's largest reservoir, Billings, faces severe pollution and climate threats, endangering water supply for millions.
Category : Climate
AI Whale Detection Network Launches in San Francisco Bay
AI-powered WhaleSpotter network launches in San Francisco Bay to alert ships in real time, aiming to reduce whale collisions amid rising deaths.
Super El Nino Poised to Bring Record Heat and Global Chaos, Met Office Warns
UK Met Office warns of a potential record-strength Super El Nino, with global impacts including extreme weather, droughts, and floods. UK may see 40°C summers.
River Wye Granted Legal Rights in UK First Charter
River Wye granted legal rights in UK-first charter, covering entire catchment from Cambrian mountains to Bristol Channel, to combat pollution.
Oak and Ash Tree Budding Predicts UK Summer Weather
Old English proverb uses oak and ash tree budding to predict UK summer weather: ash first means wet, oak first means dry.
Extreme Weather Anxiety? A Safety Plan Can Help
Mental health experts advise creating a safety plan to manage anxiety from extreme weather, including evacuation plans, emergency kits, and community support.
Karachi's Extreme Heat: A New Reality of the Climate Crisis
Karachi struggles under extreme heatwave, with temperatures crossing 44C, affecting millions and highlighting the climate crisis.
The Independent Climate 100 List 2025: Top Environmental Leaders Honoured
The Independent's Climate 100 List 2025 honours global environmental leaders, from writers to photographers, amid worsening climate records and events.
Simi Valley Brush Fire Forces Evacuations
A brush fire in Simi Valley, California, forces evacuations and damages at least one home as it spreads rapidly over 180 acres.
Iowa's Water Pollution Crisis Threatens Summer Fun and Public Health
Iowa's water pollution from agriculture ruins summer fun, with algal blooms and bacteria closing beaches and threatening health.
UN Warns Record Hot Year Almost Certain by 2030 as Climate Crisis Intensifies
UN warns record hot year almost certain by 2030 as climate crisis intensifies, with El Niño expected to push temperatures higher.
Met Office: UK Could See 30C Heatwave Next Week
The Met Office predicts temperatures could reach 30C next week, with a potential heatwave. Warmer conditions expected from this weekend after recent rain and wind.
RSPB Advises Against Seeds and Peanuts for Birds in June
The RSPB has revised its feeding advice for garden birds from May to October to combat trichomonosis, urging gardeners to avoid seeds and peanuts to protect finches.
Chernobyl's Lingering Shadow Over Welsh Farming Community
Up to 359 Welsh farms still under Chernobyl restrictions 22 years on, with rigorous testing for sheep before entering food chain.
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
UK intelligence warns ecosystem collapse threatens national security, with food shortages and mass migration risks.
Bill Gates Urges Shift from Climate Doom to Poverty Focus
Bill Gates argues climate crisis won't end humanity, urges focus on poverty and disease over emissions targets, contradicting UN warnings.
Scorching Heat Tests Players at French Open
Players face scorching 33°C heat at French Open, altering court conditions and testing endurance.
Fill Hot Water Bottle for Cooler Sleep During Heatwave
As temperatures reach 24C in England, experts suggest using a hot water bottle filled with cold water to cool down at night, backed by the Royal Meteorological Society.
UK warned of civil unrest risk within decade without urgent food action
Experts warn UK faces food crisis and civil unrest risk within decade without urgent government action on extreme weather, inflation and war impacts.
Morrisons Shoppers Warned: Product May Contain Glass
Morrisons recalls Savers Cashews due to possible glass contamination. Also: Dalston's Pineapple Soda risk of can rupture, Gü dessert undeclared allergens.
Current Heatwave 'Likely to Kill Almost 600 People in England and Wales'
Scientists confirm current heatwave likely to cause nearly 600 premature deaths in England and Wales, with climate change making such events more frequent and intense.
Nunavik Community Challenges Nova Scotia's World's Highest Tide Claim
Nunavik's Tasiujaq challenges Nova Scotia's Burntcoat Head Park for the world's highest tides, with new data showing a 16.3m range.
Inside Haunted Mansion with Victorian Prosthetics
A journalist spends the night alone in Denver's most haunted mansion, surrounded by antique dolls, surgical tools, and prosthetic limbs, experiencing eerie phenomena.
Safari Guide Survives Hippo Attack After Being Swallowed Whole
A safari guide survives being swallowed by a hippo on the Zambezi River, losing an arm in the attack.
Under £20 Garden Hack to Attract Bees with Colour
A simple under £20 garden hack using bright colours can attract bees and support pollinators, according to experts.
Orange County Chemical Spill Threatens Wildlife
40,000 evacuated in Orange County due to methyl methacrylate leak risk; potential spill or explosion threatens wildlife and public health.
New Orleans Reaches 'Point of No Return', Study Urges Immediate Relocation Planning
New study says New Orleans has reached 'point of no return' due to sea-level rise, urging immediate relocation planning.
Critical Atlantic Current Weakening Faster Than Predicted, New Study Warns
New study finds Atlantic current weakening faster than thought, with collapse more likely by 2100, posing catastrophic risks for Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Ministers Urged to Promote 20% Reduction in Meat and Dairy by 2030 for Climate Goals
Climate Change Committee urges UK government to promote 20% cut in meat and dairy by 2030, alongside other measures, to meet net zero targets.
The Storm That Moved a Mountain: A Climate Warning
A Swiss football tournament narrowly avoids disaster as a severe storm triggers landslides, highlighting climate risks in Alpine regions.
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