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Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events round-the-clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of int…
The Hindu – World · India
The move marks the latest stage in an energy crisis triggered by prolonged drought and extreme heat across Europe.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homesThe government’s housebuilding agenda is hittin…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Australians bought EVs and hybrids at nearly same rate as petrol cars between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data showsGet our breaking news…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Officials say they must shut down nation's sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.
The Hindu – World · India
Dangerous heat and warnings were plaguing the region Saturday, and the National Weather Service on Saturday (August 1) forecast a high of 115° Fahrenheit (46° …
The Guardian – World · Europe
In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spreadA heatwave scorching the western US region has elevate…
BBC News – World · Europe
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
French wildfires show signs of easing, with containment efforts holding in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes.
Times of India – World · India
Kerala faces severe rain and flooding, resulting in at least eight fatalities. Landslides and inundation have caused widespread damage across several districts…
BBC News – World · Europe
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hongkongers should brace for more bad weather over the next few days. The Hong Kong Observatory warned on Saturday that showers would be heavy at times with sq…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A man has been killed and three people seriously injured after a severe storm struck the Saxon Switzerland region in the eastern German state of Saxony, police…
Wired · Global
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
101 East investigates how the Philippines’ ambitious regreening programme is failing the nation’s forests.
Wired · Global
More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Firefighters were battling blazes in over 70 locations across Greece. Strong winds continue to fan the flames, adding to the firefighters' struggles.
South China Morning Post – World · China
When a powerful earthquake jolted southern Japan this week, rattling homes and knocking out water and electricity, Tomoko Takaoka bundled up her beloved flu…
The New York Times – World · US
Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves have changed the feel of the season for today’s children, compared with their parents and grandparents.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exhausted firefighters wage ‘war of attrition’ against blaze that forced 200,000 people from their homes By noon it is time for a break. The temperature is ab…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem servicesA senior policymaker at the European Centr…
Times of India – World · India
Incessant heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods across central Kerala on Saturday. At least two people died, and several others are feared trap…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.
Times of India – World · India
India's monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal during August and September. This forecast is influenced by the continuing risk of El Niño, which often…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
UN chief Guterres calls for halt to new fossil fuels as El Nino induces heatwaves, floods, and drought worldwide
Times of India – World · India
Florida is employing AI-powered robot rabbits to help locate invasive Burmese pythons. These solar-powered decoys mimic prey using heat and scent to lure snake…
The Guardian – World · Europe
António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’India’s monsoon is in danger and hotter, drier …
Times of India – World · India
A woman and her two young daughters tragically drowned after their car was swept away. The family was attempting to cross a submerged bridge during heavy rainf…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Wildfires may start with a single spark, but experts say climate change, drought and decades of forest management decisions have created the conditions for Eur…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hungary’s only nuclear power plant will shut down for the first time in its history due to record-low water levels on the Danube River, Prime Minister Péter Ma…
BBC News – World · Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A Cold War relic becomes a biodiversity haven, a Pokemon Go for trees and seagrass gets a second life. This week's eco wins come from some unexpected places.
South China Morning Post – World · China
British publication The Economist has come under fire across social media for calling China an “eco-authoritarian” state over its Yangtze River fishing ban, wi…
Wired · Global
A combination of El Niño, unusually hot ocean waters, and jet stream changes is sending temperatures soaring in the US, Europe, and Asia.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Pre-programmed flights gather data at different altitudes then return to bases to recharge and downloadWeather happens in the boundary layer, the atmosphere fr…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Fire-ravaged southwestern France experienced its ‘first somewhat optimistic day’ since wildfires broke out.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Campaigners worry politicians will have moved on by time of elections in which Marine Le Pen is expected to challengeAs dozens of forest wildfires burned acros…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which lowered the rainst…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The death toll from a landslide in Chongqing province, southwest China, earlier this month rose to 51, with 10 people still missing, local authorities said lat…
Times of India – World · India
India's July monsoon rainfall exceeded expectations, defying earlier forecasts of below-normal precipitation. This unexpected recovery eased fears of a signif…
The New York Times – World · US
The seaweed — a stinky, brown algae known as sargassum — has plagued Mexico and the broader region for more than a decade, but this year’s forecast is setting …
NBC News – World · US
Wildfires are now burning in more European countries, including the United Kingdom. And in France, one of its most famous residents, George Clooney, was forced…
The New York Times – World · US
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.
The New York Times – World · US
Residents in Bordeaux in southwestern France are doing everything in their power to stop a wildfire that’s been burning for more than a week. The flames are to…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Figures show hot, dry, windy conditions in EU are 43% more severe than the average over last 20 yearsFire weather in the EU has broken records for severity for…
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