Panama Canal Caps Daily Transits As El Niño Shrinks Water Supply
From Sept 4, the Panama Canal limits ships to 34 a day as rainfall runs 34% low. El Niño threatens deeper cuts.
Rising CO2 Is Quietly Rewriting Human Blood Chemistry, NHANES Data Show
Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may already be leaving a measurable mark inside the human body. Scientists analysing more than two decades of U.S. health data found that blood bicarbonate levels have climbed about 7 per cent since 1999,
When ‘Unprecedented’ Heat Bends Steel: Two UK Trains Derail in 24 Hours
A Greater Anglia train came off the tracks at Wickford station in Essex on Friday afternoon. About 40 people were on board. No one
Lake Powell hits record low of 3,519.91 feet as Colorado River crisis threatens 40 million people
On August 16, 2026, Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, reached a water level of 3,519.91 feet—breaking the previous record low
Harmful Algal Blooms Surge 59% Since 2003 Threatening Water Safety, Fisheries and Ecosystems Globally
When a body of water turns an unsettling shade of green, red, or brown, it often signals something more sinister than a mere colour change. These vivid transformations frequently herald harmful algal
Govind Tekale
Fossil Fuels Linked to 1 in 5 Global Deaths and 90% of CO₂ Emissions
A group of leading scientists has issued a stark warning about the dangers of fossil fuels in a new review published in the journal Oxford Open Climate Change. The report details how
DC Cherry Blossoms 2025: Complete Guide to Peak Bloom March 28-31 and $202 Million Economic Impact
The delicate pink and white petals that transform DC’s landscape each spring are ready for their annual spotlight. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned bloom chaser, here’s everything you need
Tejal Somvanshi
Earth Hour 2025: 3 Million Hours Logged as Global Landmarks Go Dark
When the clock struck 8:30 PM on March 22, 2025, something incredible happened around the globe. Millions of people flipped their light switches off for 60 minutes in what became Earth Hour’s
Rahul Somvanshi
Early Taps in Minnesota’s Maple Syrup Season Signal Climate Change
The sap is flowing once again in Minnesota’s maple forests as daytime temperatures rise and nights stay below freezing. This year’s maple syrup season is shaping up to be typical, unlike last
Carrboro Sues Duke Energy: Allegations of Climate Deception Amid Fossil Fuel Expansion Plans
A coalition of over 150 organizations has called on North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to address Duke Energy’s continued reliance on fossil fuels. The pressure comes as Carrboro files a landmark climate
Sunita Somvanshi
1 Trillion Ton Iceberg A23a Grinds to a Halt Near South Georgia: Scientists Warn of Ecosystem Shifts, Fisheries, Penguins at Risk
The colossal Antarctic iceberg A23a, measuring 4,000 km² (twice the size of Greater London) and weighing nearly 1 trillion tonnes, has run aground approximately 90 km from South Georgia Island. This development
South Sudan’s Excelsa Coffee: Climate-Resilient Crop Faces Export Challenges Amid Conflict
In western South Sudan, Catherine Bashiama carefully examines her coffee tree, searching for the first fruit buds since planting it three years ago. Finding small cherries, she smiles with pride. This mother
UK’s 2040 Net-Zero Plan: 80% EVs, 50% Heat Pumps, 25% Less Meat
The UK’s ambitious journey toward net-zero emissions by 2050 is hitting roadblocks as critics question whether government targets match real-world practicalities. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), which advises the government on climate
Microscopic Algae Accelerate Greenland Ice Melt by 10%, Darkening Surface and Raising Sea Levels
Small dark patches are appearing on Greenland‘s ice, and they’re causing big problems. These patches are actually tiny algae – microscopic plants that grow on the ice surface. New research shows these