Geopolitics
Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Footage shows floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes in Makhachkala, Russia.
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Domain: Environmental Science: Safeguarding Earth's Ecosystems
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Geopolitics
Earth Hour: Monuments to go dark as 20th edition kicks off
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The 20th edition of Earth Hour has begun in New Zealand and will slowly progress around the globe. The event aims to raise awareness about climate change.
Geopolitics
Cyclone Narelle downgraded to tropical low but severe weather warnings remain for storm-ravaged WA
The Guardian – World · Europe
Flash flooding threatens the wheatbelt region and Perth, as weather system expected to continue south-east from Geraldton on SaturdayGet our breaking news emai…
General
Energy disruptions from Iran war trigger sprawling oil shortages across Asia
NBC News – World · US
Parts of Asia face long gas lines and rationing, with some countries even declaring national emergencies without the consistent flow of oil and gas amid the on…
Tech & Startups
One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power
Wired · Global
That’s good news, since the forecast is sunshine for the next 5 billion years.
Geopolitics
Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in ‘active’ Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.
Geopolitics
What is LNG and what is it used for?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Natural gas powers a quarter of the world, and almost a fifth of LNG moves through the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by escalating climate-related disasters.
Geopolitics
Thundery showers in Hong Kong expected in several hours
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hongkongers can expect thundery showers in the next few hours, the local weather forecaster has said. The Observatory issued the advisory notice at 3pm on Frid…
Geopolitics
As wars threaten global climate, activists push for Cop31 to discuss defence spending
South China Morning Post – World · China
Massive carbon emissions from military activities and war-driven fossil fuel dependence are undermining the global energy transition, climate advocates warn as…
Geopolitics
Weather tracker: cold weather sweeps Europe and cyclone hits Australia
The Guardian – World · Europe
Low pressure brings unsettled conditions to southern Europe, and rain and snow to western and central areasSouthern Europe has been under a variety of severe w…
Geopolitics
‘Truly junk’: E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Discarded, near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are adding to Nigeria's growing e-waste burden.
Geopolitics
More than 6m vapes and pods discarded weekly in UK despite single-use ban, study finds
The Guardian – World · Europe
Number fell 23% year on year in 2025 but waste companies say recycling systems still under strain from sheer volumeMore than 6m vapes and vape pods are still b…
Geopolitics
Beavers ‘breathe new life’ into Dorset as dams built and biodiversity returns
The Guardian – World · Europe
National Trust says one year after reintroduction they are enriching habitats and may be having kits this summerThey were released this time last year with fan…
Geopolitics
As haze returns to Singapore, is crisis ‘quietly accepted’ by Asean as inevitable?
South China Morning Post – World · China
In recent weeks, Singaporean Cindy has been troubled by an odour lingering in the air during her evening walks to the gym. “It’s the same situation every year,…
Geopolitics
Wild autumn weather delivers snow, storms and power cuts to eastern Australia
The Guardian – World · Europe
East coast slammed on Thursday night with wind and rain, with more warnings in place for FridayCyclone Narelle to make landfall today and bring possible flash …
Geopolitics
Winter Sea Ice in the Arctic Ties a Record Low
The New York Times – World · US
Ice plays a vital role in reflecting away planet-warming sunlight. The Arctic is warming much faster than most other parts of the world.
Geopolitics
Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar
The Guardian – World · Europe
Electric buses are just 1% of the Australian fleet compared with 80% in urban China, a quarter in the Netherlands and 12% in the UKFollow our Australia news li…
Tech & Startups
How to Buy Ethical and Eco-Friendly Electronics (2026)
Wired · Global
Electronic waste, conflict minerals, and poor labor conditions are just a few issues blighting the tech industry. Here’s how to shop more sustainably.
Geopolitics
How much junk is in South China Sea? Beijing flexes surveillance muscle with survey
South China Morning Post – World · China
An estimated 93 million pieces of debris could be floating on the surface of the South China Sea, based on data collected by China in a projection of its marin…
Geopolitics
Israel hinders repair of damaged water infra deepening Gaza’s health crisis
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Palestinian engineers struggle to repair Gaza's water system, which has been contaminated, posing a health risk.
Geopolitics
Video: Storms wash away vehicles and flood homes across Middle East
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Vehicles were washed away in floods in Oman and homes were flooded in Syria as storms brought floods across the region.
Geopolitics
Sewage released into England’s rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times last year
The Guardian – World · Europe
Campaigners criticise frequent use of storm overflows when parts of the country were in drought for monthsRaw sewage was discharged into rivers and seas almost…
Geopolitics
Warning over mould and infections as Hong Kong set for more damp days
South China Morning Post – World · China
Elderly Hongkongers and people with chronic illnesses should protect themselves from health problems arising from high humidity by using dehumidifiers and remo…
Geopolitics
Singapore’s green fuel levy on air travellers delayed over Iran war
South China Morning Post – World · China
Singapore is delaying a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy that airline customers were meant to start paying next month, citing the surge in fuel costs spurr…
Geopolitics
Is war turning Tehran’s air into a chemical weapon?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Black rain follows Tehran oil strikes, spreading toxic fallout into air, soil and water.
Geopolitics
Germany’s big climate move — bold step or bare minimum?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The German government has rolled out a multibillion‑euro climate package to turbocharge wind power and e‑mobility. Supporters call it overdue momentum, but cri…
Geopolitics
US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds
The Guardian – World · Europe
US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist saysThe US has caused an eye-watering $10tn…
Geopolitics
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK
The Guardian – World · Europe
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business live – latest updatesA string of…
Geopolitics
How climate change led to demise of once-thriving Chinese civilisation 4,500 years ago
South China Morning Post – World · China
If one were to travel to central China, in what is now Hubei province, 4,500 years ago, they might have been fortunate enough to discover a vibrant civilisatio…
Geopolitics
How wars change everything from acid rain to toxic fog
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Science Desk curates science news, features, and articles to engage readers with discoveries in genetics, space, AI, and more. - Focuses on demystifyin…
Geopolitics
Germany news: Race against time for stranded humpback whale
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Efforts to free a humpback whale trapped in shallow waters have so far failed, but wheels are in motion to free the creature. Meanwhile, police are guarding a …
Geopolitics
In pictures: Playful lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
BBC News – World · Europe
A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.
Geopolitics
Malaysia’s weather is so hot that it can warp a payment card
South China Morning Post – World · China
Across peninsular Malaysia, the heat is getting unbearable and posing health risks for many, and nowhere is this felt more sharply than in Kedah and Perlis, tw…
Geopolitics
‘Seriously wrong’: flood-hit Lincolnshire residents at odds with Reform MP over climate
The Guardian – World · Europe
Constituents’ frustration with Richard Tice reflects growing problem for party and its leaders’ climate-sceptic stance“The worst part of it was the smell,” say…
Geopolitics
Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensifies off WA as it continues rare path across Australia
The Guardian – World · Europe
Storm is not likely to make a direct hit on Perth, though the city may experience heavy rainfall on Friday and SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for …
Geopolitics
Delhi is world's most polluted capital city for 8th year, finds study
Times of India – World · India
For the eighth consecutive year, New Delhi has been named the most polluted capital in the world, with hazardous PM2.5 levels exceeding the WHO's safe threshol…
Geopolitics
‘Blood Rain’ during conflicts: The science behind red-coloured rain in war zones
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists dedicated to science storytelling for The Times of India readers. - They cover diverse topics like genetics, spac…
Tech & Startups
Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts, literally
TechCrunch · US
Startup Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break plastic waste down into monomers, the chemical building blocks that can be used to make new plastic.
Geopolitics
How ‘salmon’ raised in landlocked Xinjiang is netting fans in China
South China Morning Post – World · China
Meltwater from snow-capped mountains is fostering an emerging trout-farming industry thousands of kilometres from the sea in western China’s Xinjiang Uygur aut…
Geopolitics
Is this Australia’s moment to embrace renewables? Ask Adam Morton your questions now
The Guardian – World · Europe
The impact of the war in the Middle East is likely to reshape the global economy for years – is this the moment for Australia to change the way it thinks about…
Geopolitics
Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Fine particulates in Pakistan's air highest in the world last year, exceeding WHO guidelines by up to 13 times.
Tech & Startups
Clear Drop Soft Plastic Compactor Review: Eco Experiment
Wired · Global
Clear Drop’s Soft Plastic Compactor is a unique household recycling solution that’s fun to use, but who is it for?
Geopolitics
‘The threat is here’: searing US heatwave bad news for wildfire season and water supply
The Guardian – World · Europe
Experts say brutal temperatures in west threaten to melt sparse snowpack – and warn hot, dry conditions here to stayA stunning heatwave that shattered records …
Geopolitics
‘Extraordinary event’ for mountain gorillas as new twins born in DRC
The Guardian – World · Europe
Conservationists celebrate second twin birth just two months after another found in Virunga national parkA second set of mountain gorilla twins has been born i…
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