Antarctica’s Grip: When New Zealand’s Capital Sees Snow for the First Time in Over a Decade
Wellington saw its first snow in 11 years as an Antarctic blast gripped New Zealand, closing roads and delighting Dunedin's Baldwin Street skiers.
Norfolk Faces Unprecedented Flooding: Record Rainfall Creates Life-Threatening Conditions
Hampton Roads sees its worst flooding in years as 2.5-4 inches of rain falls in hours. Norfolk crews field 800 tow calls; dramatic rescues underline coastal climate vulnerability.
North Carolina Flash Flooding: 3-6 Inches of Rain Triggers Emergency Conditions Across Piedmont Region
Heavy rain across North Carolina's Piedmont Triad dumped 3-6 inches of water, triggering flash flood warnings. Authorities warn of dangerous roads and urge evacuation
Fuego Volcano Erupts: 1,700 Evacuate as Guatemala’s Explosive Phase Intensifies
Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego forces about 1,700 evacuations as it enters a critical explosive phase. The 2018 eruption killed 194. Repeated evacuations keep straining
Battle Between Rich and Poor Nations Delays UN Report on Climate Change
Governments gave their blessing on Sunday to a major new UN report on Climate Change (CC), and the battle between rich & poor developing nations over emissions targets & financial aid to
Govind Tekale
Can Genetically Modified Trees Help Fight Climate Change?
Barely a week ago, in a low-lying tract of southern Georgia’s pine belt, a half-dozen workers planted row upon row of twig-like poplar trees. These weren’t just any trees, though some of
The Harrowing Tale of Two Trapped Teenage Hikers Surviving a Snowstorm
Riley Ramirez and Cole White had commenced their 10-day hike through a part of the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California, but under-prepared for the late February snowstorm.
Karmactive Team
NASA Updated The Climate Spiral Visualizer Up Till 2022 In Both Degrees
NASA has updated its Climate Spiral visualizer up till 2022 and is now available in both degrees including Fahrenheit and Celsius. Climate Spiral is a visualization that shows global temperature anomalies on
Tista Karmakar
How Deforestation in the Amazon Affects Climate in Tibet
Rapid deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, an essential carbon sink and a climatic tipping point, could have far-reaching consequences. A study by Saini Yang at Beijing Normal University in China and her
EPA Announces $27bn Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to Finance Clean Energy Projects
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the creation of a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to finance clean energy projects aimed at reducing pollution and energy costs, particularly in low-income and
Rahul Somvanshi
Environmental Lawyers Take Shell Directors to Court Over Lack of Climate Action : Is Shell’s $40bn Profit at Risk?
The oil major, Shell, is being sued by environmental lawyers, ClientEarth, over the inadequacy of the company’s climate strategy. This lawsuit, the first of its kind, has been filed against 11 directors
California’s Climate Plan: Innovations, Opposition, and Implications
California is taking an ambitious new approach to climate change, with a plan to eliminate the state’s greenhouse gas footprint by 2045 and cut emissions beyond its borders. This goal will require
Great Salt Lake on the Brink of Collapse: An Emergency Call to Action
Great Salt Lake, a cornerstone of Utah’s ecosystem, is facing a dire threat. Without an immediate and significant increase in water flow over the next two years, the lake’s disappearance could have
Record High Single-Use Plastic Use Despite Increased Awareness: Report
The use of single-use plastic reached a record high in 2021, with an increase of one kilogram per person compared to the previous year. This is despite increased awareness, corporate responsibility, and