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Smoke rises from a forest during a wildfire.

August 23, 2026

Indonesia Puts Kalimantan on Wildfire Priority Footing as Hotspots Climb

Indonesia’s disaster agency said Friday it is making wildfires in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, a top priority after the number of fire hotspots jumped. The move comes as haze begins

Climate·Disaster·Environment·Europe·News

Rain Buys Time as Belgium’s Record Wildfire Hits Peat Bogs

Rain over eastern Belgium on Monday gave firefighters their first real break in the country’s largest wildfire on record, which had pushed close to the German border. Crews said the blaze in the High Fens nature reserve was no longer

August 22, 2026

Panama Canal Caps Daily Transits As El Niño Shrinks Water Supply

Environment·Mobility·World

From Sept 4, the Panama Canal limits ships to 34 a day as rainfall runs 34% low. El Niño threatens deeper cuts.

London’s Carbon Colossus: 1.2m Tonnes A Year From One Datacentre

Environment·Sustainability·Technology·UK

A proposed London datacentre could emit 1.2m tonnes of CO2 yearly—equal to 8,480 New York flights. Planners call the figure 'staggering'.

Interior of controversial Florida detention site "Alligator Alcatraz" linked to environmental lawsuit and federal court ruling.

Environment·Nature·News·USA

Judge Orders ‘No Process’ Alligator Alcatraz Dismantled in 60 Days, Lighting Alone Reduced Panther Habitat by 2,000 Acres

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has ordered state and federal defendants to begin winding down operations at the controversial detention site commonly called “Alligator Alcatraz” within 60 days. The preliminary injunction requires

Govind Tekale

August 22, 2025

Person using a desk fan for cooling while seated with a laptop indoors, indicating heat-related HVAC strain

Climate·USA

Silent Killer Risk: Heat Deaths Among Seniors Up 85% Since 1990s

Older adults face increasing danger from rising temperatures, but many don’t realize how vulnerable they are. A comprehensive review of over 40 studies reveals most seniors aren’t prepared for extended heat waves

Govind Tekale

August 22, 2025

Satellite image of Hurricane Erin showing a well-defined eye surrounded by spiraling cloud bands, captured by NOAA GOES satellite on August 20, 2025.

Disaster·News·USA·Weather

Hurricane Erin Creates 16-Foot Waves Along NYC Coastline

Hurricane Erin is delivering dangerous coastal conditions to the New York City area even though the storm is staying hundreds of miles offshore. A coastal flood warning is now in effect for

Govind Tekale

August 21, 2025

Blue ice fragments floating in dark waters of Antarctica's Southern Ocean with cloudy sky and distant mountains, showing diminishing sea ice coverage.

Climate·News

Antarctic Sea Ice Loss Signals Climate Tipping Point with Self-Perpetuating Effects, Scientists Warn

Antarctic sea ice has reached concerning new lows, with scientists warning it may signal a climate tipping point that could trigger far-reaching effects on ocean circulation, sea levels, and marine life. The

Govind Tekale

August 21, 2025

Smoke haze from Everglades wildfires drifting over a Broward County highway under a gray sky.

Disaster·News·Pollution·USA

Everglades Wildfires Send AQI to 154 in Broward as Smoke Blankets County, NWS Issues Road Alert

Two wildfires in the Everglades have sent smoke across parts of Broward County, leading to unhealthy air quality in some areas and reduced visibility on roadways. The Mile Marker 39 Fire has

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

Flames and thick smoke billow from the bow of the W Sapphire bulk carrier near the Francis Scott Key Bridge as emergency vessels respond on Baltimore’s Patapsco River at dusk.

Disaster·Marine Life·News·USA

Coal Carrier Explosion Near Key Bridge: 25 Crew Safe as W Sapphire Erupts in Baltimore Harbor

All 23 crew members and two harbor pilots aboard the bulk carrier W Sapphire escaped unharmed after an explosion rocked the vessel in Baltimore’s Patapsco River Monday evening, less than half a

Sunita Somvanshi

August 19, 2025

A large plume of smoke rises from a forest fire in Turkey, with trees and buildings in the foreground.

Disaster·Europe·News

Southern Europe Wildfires: 7 Dead, Area Size of London Burns as Spain Battles 14 Major Blazes in 40°C Heat

Spain, Portugal, and Greece are fighting multiple wildfires as a dangerous heatwave grips Southern Europe. The fires have already claimed seven lives in Spain and burned an area equivalent to the size

Govind Tekale

August 19, 2025

Public health advisory emphasising safe water use and private well maintenance to prevent Naegleria fowleri infections in Kerala.

Health·India·News·Water

Kerala’s Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims 9-Year-Old: 97% Fatal Infection Linked to Well Water

Health officials in Kerala have issued alerts about Naegleria fowleri cases in the Kozhikode area, with confirmed links to water sources including well water currently under investigation. The amoeba thrives in warm

Tejal Somvanshi

August 19, 2025

A warning map near Perth and safety guidance, noting damaging winds around 100 km/h, heavy rainfall and road cautions; dated 10:38 PM, 18 Aug 2023.

Australia·Climate·Weather

Perth Weather Alert: BOM Warns 100 km/h Gusts, Flash Flooding Risk as 110mm August Total Set to Surge

A strong cold front is charging toward southwest WA, bringing damaging wind gusts around 100 km/h, heavy rainfall and possible severe thunderstorms from early Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Meteorology warns in

Karmactive Staff

August 19, 2025

Red fire engine on dirt road with firefighters as a large smoke plume from the Thunderhill Lake Complex wildfire rises near forest in Flin Flon, Manitoba, May 27, 2025

Canada·Disaster

Multiple Climate Anomalies Fueled Manitoba’s Devastating 2025 Wildfires, Burning 8,667 km² in Record Season

Caption: University of Ottawa research links Manitoba’s May 2025 fires to overlapping climate and vegetation anomalies that amplified early-season risk (PDM 1.0). Photo Source: National Interagency Fire Center Alt Text: Red fire

Govind Tekale

August 18, 2025

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