Europe is experiencing an intensified cycle of extreme heatwaves driven by a “heat dome” trapping air over the continent, with climate change making these events up to 4°C hotter, according to analysis from Climameter. As temperatures reach record highs, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that Europe is warming twice as fast as the … Read more
Extreme climate events are fundamentally altering the social structures and survival strategies of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica’s tropical dry forests. Research from the Lomas Barbudal Monkey Project indicates that during severe droughts, such as those intensified by the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), monkeys abandon established social norms, including maternal care, as resource competition … Read more
Climate scientists have confirmed the official arrival of El Niño, a natural weather phenomenon characterized by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific. This shift is expected to drive global temperatures higher throughout the coming year, compounding the long-term warming trends already established by human-driven climate change. According to the European Centre for … Read more
A single extreme weather event in November 2025 resulted in the deaths of approximately 58 Tapanuli orangutans, representing a 7% loss of the entire species. According to research published in the journal Current Biology, Cyclone Senyar triggered intense rainfall and subsequent landslides that destroyed nearly 12% of the great apes’ primary habitat in West Sumatra. … Read more
City officials in Streator, Illinois, confirmed Thursday that no fatalities occurred after a tornado struck the community, despite reports of heavy damage. The event is part of a broader, multi-day severe weather outbreak across the Midwest that has left over 135,000 customers in Illinois without power and triggered extensive emergency responses across the region. Status … Read more
The Indonesian government has launched legal action against six companies it says helped fuel one of the deadliest environmental disasters in the country’s recent history. Officials and advocates say it’s a potential turning point for accountability. What’s Happening? Indonesia’s environment ministry filed civil lawsuits in January against six companies operating in North Sumatra, seeking 4.8 … Read more
The Future of Wheat: Outsmarting Powdery Mildew for Global Food Security Wheat, a cornerstone of the global food supply – providing roughly 20% of the world’s calories and protein – faces a persistent threat: powdery mildew. This fungal disease can devastate yields, and its ability to rapidly evolve resistance to traditional control methods, like fungicides, … Read more
The New Normal: How 2026’s Extreme Weather Signals a Looming Climate Future The opening weeks of 2026 served as a stark reminder: extreme weather isn’t a future threat, it’s happening now. From scorching heatwaves to devastating floods, the global impact has been immense. But these events aren’t isolated incidents. They’re a clear signal of escalating … Read more
Extreme flooding in Southeast Asia is threatening the livelihoods of farmers and contributing to rising food prices in Indonesia. According to BPS-Statistics Indonesia, over 11% of rice-planting land in the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra is now at risk of crop failure. What Happened? Torrential downpours and deadly floods struck Southeast Asia … Read more
A major winter storm is impacting travel and daily life across the Delaware Valley. Widespread closures, service suspensions, and travel restrictions are in effect as the region braces for significant snowfall and hazardous conditions. School Closures and Flexible Instruction Philadelphia Public Schools The School District of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday. Students were sent … Read more