Colombia lost 119,483 hectares of forest in 2025, marking a 5% increase in nationwide deforestation compared to the previous year, according to the Environment Ministry and IDEAM, the country’s meteorological agency. While officials emphasized that total forest loss remains 31% below 2021 levels, the new data highlights ongoing challenges in the Amazon and provides a … Read more
Extreme summer heat driven by the climate crisis is forcing transport operators, airports, and urban planners across Europe to overhaul infrastructure against temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, according to recent industry announcements and climate data. Rail networks, aviation hubs, and municipal operators are scaling up adaptation measures as scientists warn that current emission pathways will … Read more
Catastrophic European wildfires have devastated 42,000 hectares west of Bordeaux, France, forcing nearly a quarter-million people from their homes while extreme drought and climate change drive severe blazes across the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Greece, and Turkey, according to local authorities and on-the-ground reports. French Wildfires Force Massive Evacuations Near Bordeaux The fast-moving flames tore … Read more
According to research published in Current Biology, satellite imagery of Adélie penguin guano is allowing scientists to track how penguin diets and populations shift as sea ice in Antarctica declines. By analyzing historical satellite archives, researchers have linked regional dietary differences to long-term population changes across the continent, providing new insights into Southern Ocean ecosystems. … Read more
At least 40 million people faced extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts of the United States on Sunday as high temperatures and severe humidity gripped large swaths of the country for a second straight day. Heat indexes well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit stretched from Minnesota to Mississippi and extended west into southern California … Read more
Rising ocean temperatures are reshaping shark habitats and migration routes along the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, according to recent scientific studies. While overall shark populations are not necessarily growing, changing marine climates are pushing certain species into regions where they were once less common, raising questions about potential shark-human interactions ahead … Read more
Tropical Storm Bertha moved along the Gulf Coast toward Louisiana on Wednesday, bringing strong winds and storm surge threats to the Deep South. The National Hurricane Center reported that tropical storm-force winds extended 100 miles from the storm’s center, prompting closures of beaches, parks, and piers from Florida to Mississippi. While landfall was expected later … Read more
Hundreds of firefighters are currently battling a large-scale wildfire north of Madrid as Spain endures its third heatwave of the season. According to reports, more than 600 emergency personnel and troops, supported by 29 aircraft, have been deployed to contain the blaze, which has already scorched approximately 30,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 1,200 … Read more
Two people killed as Texas floods hit areas still reeling from 2025 tragedy Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed two fatalities and over 200 rescues in Texas as catastrophic flash floods struck regions still recovering from last year’s deadly deluge, according to a report from the Associated Press. The Guadalupe River saw sections rise more than 30 … Read more
The Philippine government has secured a $6.8-million (approximately ₱417-million) technical assistance grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to bolster the nation’s ability to implement climate-resilient projects. As the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to access this support under the GCF’s second replenishment period (2024–2027), the Philippines will utilize the funds as non-repayable aid … Read more