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The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a major case where big oil companies, including Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil, are attempting to block state-level lawsuits seeking to hold them accountable for climate change costs.
Aviva's CEO, Amanda Blanc, warns that 115,000 new homes are projected to be built in UK flood zones over the next decade, risking future uninsurability due to increasing flood risks.
Aviva's CEO, Amanda Blanc, warns that new homes built in UK flood-risk areas could become uninsurable due to increasing climate-related flooding, impacting homeowners' ability to secure mortgages or sell properties.
Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions. Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars and light trucks for model years 2022 through 2031.
Nepal is grappling with a new wave of climate-linked disasters, including mountain collapses, floods, and landslides, which have killed at least 21 people and left five missing.
Climate warning: El Niño offers a glimpse of a deadlier, hotter future
A new report warns that the current powerful El Niño, combined with human-caused climate change, could lead to nearly half a million additional heat-related deaths worldwide by February 2027.
Greenpeace activists projected "money rain" onto a Hamburg tank farm to protest oil companies' rising excess profits amidst high fuel prices. They accuse firms of making record profits since the Iran war, while Germans struggle with fuel costs.
Hong Kong needs to urgently address the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves and their impact on outdoor workers, prompting a re-evaluation of work safety protocols and urban functioning.
At the 2026 China Carbon Market Conference, UN and EU officials lauded China's pivotal role in establishing and advancing global carbon market mechanisms, with its national system now covering over 60% of its CO2 emissions.
US ends limits on coal and gas plant emissions, removing key tool to battle climate crisis
This edition of The Download highlights breakthroughs in biotechnology, including innovations in vision restoration and gene editing, alongside a new method for producing cheaper, cleaner steel.
Pupils missed 15m hours of school time during UK's June heatwave, study finds. Schools closed or finished early due to soaring temperatures.
Climate Change: At the Pan-African Biennale, a Reflection on More Adapted Architecture in Africa
The Pan-African Biennale in Nairobi is fostering discussions among African architects and urban planners on climate-resilient and culturally relevant architectural solutions for the continent.
Italian football club AS Roma will raise awareness and funds for Nepal's flood victims by wearing special shirts during their UEFA Champions League match against Fenerbahce and auctioning them.
August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor
EU climate monitor says August was hottest month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs.
Southeast Asia is grappling with the challenge of translating climate commitments into tangible action, a key focus at a recent Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training in Singapore.
Aiyetoro: Ondo coastal community submerged, defrauded, betrayed
Aiyetoro, an oil-producing coastal community in Ondo State, Nigeria, is rapidly being submerged by the sea, with 80% of its buildings and 96% of valuable homes already lost due to severe coastal erosion. The author shares a personal account of his birthplace disappearing.
Climate, clean air action could prevent 144 million premature deaths by 2050 – Report
A new report by UNEP and CCAC indicates that combined efforts against climate change and air pollution could avert 144 million premature deaths globally by 2050. It highlights 25 proven measures across various sectors to achieve this.
Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding AI-powered flight trials to avoid contrail-forming zones, aiming to reduce aviation's climate impact. Early tests showed a 40% reduction in contrail warming, with new trials focusing on ultra-long-haul routes.
Heavy rain lashes Tokyo and surrounding prefectures
Heavy rain struck the Kanto area, including Tokyo, on Monday, leading to school closures, train disruptions, and the highest-level landslide warnings for the Izu Islands. One fatality was reported in Fukushima Prefecture due to flooding.
Angola: Cotton Revival In Busia - Hope Grows Amid Small Farms, Dry Spells And a Silent Ginnery
Cotton farming is making a quiet comeback in Busia County, Kenya, offering hope for improved livelihoods despite challenges like small farm sizes, lack of mechanization, and unpredictable rainfall.
How haze from Indonesian fires impacts Southeast Asia
Indonesian fires have led to smog blanketing parts of Indonesia, affecting health and schools in neighboring countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of severe weather events, leading to more air traffic disruption. Passengers may face increased delays and cancellations as storms impact airspace.
Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten
The UN's climate agency warns that the current El Niño phenomenon is set to become "very strong," potentially the strongest in four decades, and will persist through February. Kenya is preparing for above-normal rainfall between October and December, anticipating signific…
The Arctic is becoming a new battleground for global powers due to its strategic location, military value, shipping routes and natural resources. Russia holds a strong position, while the US and China are also vying for influence.
UK insurers are facing a significant surge in subsidence claims, with one firm reporting a near 140% jump, following the hottest summer on record in England and Wales, driven by climate crisis impacts.
COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge
The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with a $1.3 billion pledge for 23 green projects across five continents.
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle advises households to stock up on food due to the strongest El Niño event in a generation.
Why early warning signs of glacier collapse in Nepal were difficult to detect
A devastating glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026, caused flash floods and significant casualties, highlighting the inadequacy of current early warning systems despite experts detecting prior signs of accelerated glacier movement.
Two workers were rescued alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after floods. Voices of other trapped workers were heard, with hundreds still missing.