Global sea surface temperatures are at the highest levels on record
The Independentby Julia Musto·24 Aug 2026
The ocean just broke a temperature record for what may be the first time in millennia. Average daily global sea surface temperatures rose to nearly 70 degrees Fahrenheit last week, according to...
How atmospheric dryness limits increases in typhoon rainfall
Phys.orgby The University·24 Aug 2026
How atmospheric dryness limits increases in typhoon rainfall Under global warming, scientists have widely expected tropical cyclones (including typhoons and hurricanes) to bring more intense and...
Typhoon Obet quickly exits PAR but will still enhance southwest monsoon
Rapplerby Acor Arceo·24 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Typhoon Obet (Saudel) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday, August 24, the same day it entered PAR.
Woodlands and other natural spaces could help cities cope with extreme heat
Phys.orgby University·24 Aug 2026
Woodlands and other natural spaces could help cities cope with extreme heat Green and blue spaces, such as woodlands and riversides, could provide a vital line of defense for cities facing...
Nevada files lawsuit challenging federal plan for Colorado River revival
Environment | The Guardianby Gabrielle Canon·24 Aug 2026
Nevada filed a federal lawsuit on Monday challenging the Trump administration’s new plan for the imperiled Colorado River, launching what could become the first of many court battles over the...
Chemicals banned in the 1970s still widely detected across Europe, new study finds
Phys.orgby Leon Barkho·24 Aug 2026
Chemicals banned in the 1970s still widely detected across Europe, new study finds A new study has found that regulatory restrictions introduced more than half a century ago have failed to...
Assembly of giant wild sunflower family genomes unlocks potential for new perennial crops
Phys.orgby The Land Institute·24 Aug 2026
Assembly of giant wild sunflower family genomes unlocks potential for new perennial crops The Land Institute and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in collaboration with key partners, have...
Glacier retreat could promote the spread of diseases among bees
Phys.orgby University·24 Aug 2026
Glacier retreat could promote the spread of diseases among bees A study conducted in the Swiss Alps by the University of Lausanne and the University of Milan shows that glacier retreat and changing...
Grim signs the globe is about to run short of food
ABC News Australiaby Ian Verrender·24 Aug 2026
Now for round two. Just as the global economy was adjusting to higher fuel prices, a new inflationary wave is about to hit.
From nightlife to life at night: cities must stay open later to beat the rising heat
The Conversation Australiaby Andreina Seijas, Lecturer, Urban School, Sciences Po·24 Aug 2026
Summer in Europe is normally cause for celebration. Not this one, however, which will rank as one of the hottest on record.
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
The Conversation Australiaby Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University·24 Aug 2026
You’ve probably heard eating fish and other seafood is good for your health. One of the main reasons is that seafood is an excellent source of two important omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA.
Fears over surge in 'garden grabbing' as Rayner waters down rules
Mail Onlineby James Tapsfield·24 Aug 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Fears have been raised about a surge in so-called 'garden grabbing' after Angela Rayner overhauled planning rules.
New research helps transform landfill into thriving green space
ABC News Australiaby Nikki Sorbello·24 Aug 2026
In short: Researchers hope new data will help landfill owners move to phytocapping technology, turning dumps into thriving green spaces.
Flagship renewable energy scheme becalmed as wind woes deepen
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Mercer·24 Aug 2026
When Chris Bowen got up on stage at the International Convention Centre in Sydney in mid 2023, he was determined to make a point.
Beloved meerkats - including pregnant mum - die at UK wildlife park
Mail Onlineby Jon Brady·24 Aug 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A colony of meerkats at a British wildlife park has been all but wiped out in a 'catastrophic turn of events' after their network of...
102 taluks to be declared drought-hit after discussion in next Cabinet meeting
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau·24 Aug 2026
Stating that the current rainfall deficiency in Karnataka was among the four worst recorded since 1976, Deputy Chief Minister G.
Ominous sign Super El Niño is here: Ocean temperatures hit record high
Mail Onlineby Wiliam Hunter·24 Aug 2026
- READ MORE: Why Super El Niño will wreak havoc on Britain this winter - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Global ocean temperatures have hit the highest level on...
Crowd tests their luck getting close to wild bear for pictures and video at Mount Rainer
FOX Newsby Sean Joseph·24 Aug 2026
The willingness of people to walk up to animals in the wild will never cease to amaze. The lack of awareness of the dangers of doing so is astounding.
In Spain & South Africa, communities use restoration to ‘grow’ fire insurance (commentary)
Mongabay Globalby Erik Hoffner·24 Aug 2026
- Managing fire as a part of restoring ecosystems is vital to protecting both communities and economies from disaster: While fire is a natural part of many ecosystems, when forests are poorly...
What happens inside a wildfire? A Ph.D. student is finding out
Phys.orgby Alexander Servantez·24 Aug 2026
What happens inside a wildfire? A Ph.D. student is finding out What happens during a wildfire? The short answer is: much more than we know.
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