Europe records at least 35,000 more deaths from heat - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·26 Aug 2026
At least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heat waves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete figures from barely half the...
World's snake attack hotspots: Map shows countries with most bites
Mail Onlineby Shivali Best·25 Aug 2026
- READ MORE: Heatwave prompts summer SNAKE warning in Britain - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Australia is often regarded as the 'critter capital' of the world.
Indonesia charges 72 over fires as haze chokes Borneo and Sumatra
Mongabay Globalby Shreya Dasgupta·25 Aug 2026
Indonesian authorities have charged 72 individuals with intentionally igniting forest fires across five provinces on the island of Borneo and four on Sumatra.
Only 1,325-1,648 wild elephants left in Indonesia, government says
Mongabay Globalby Philip Jacobson·25 Aug 2026
- The new estimate represents a decline of 41-45% over the 2,400-2,800 estimate published by Indonesia in 2007.
Owning a pet now means having a financial plan. Here's what to consider in 2026.
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht·25 Aug 2026
Bringing home a pet has always meant taking on a new set of expenses, from food and vaccinations to grooming and boarding.
'Totally wrong': Community up in arms about stormwater runoff into native forest park
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25 Aug 2026
A community is up in arms over plans to send stormwater runoff into a native forest where an 800-year-old kauri tree lives.
Moving turtle nests to save the eggs can have hidden consequences
Phys.orgby University·25 Aug 2026
Moving turtle nests to save the eggs can have hidden consequences Moving threatened sea turtle nests to cooler, safer parts of the beach can save entire clutches from rising tides and extreme heat...
‘Starting a family is out of the question’: The young people stuck
The Independentby Albert Toth·25 Aug 2026
“Honestly, absolutely not – I don't ever see myself owning my own house because of how expensive it is,” says Ivy Forest, 25, from Bournemouth.
'Wartime situation': Tornado ravages French village
Phys.orgby Eloi Rouyer·25 Aug 2026
'Wartime situation': Tornado ravages French village A tornado of rare intensity devastated a village in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock Tuesday, with...
Refresh your garden with these vibrant plants and flowers for stunning autumn colors
The Independentby Jessica Damiano·25 Aug 2026
The porch hanging planter has certainly seen better times, as its summer annuals have withered into a brown crisp that might leave neighbors wondering if the Addams Family has moved in.
Satellite analysis tracks carbon cost of coastal erosion
Phys.orgby Sally Younger·25 Aug 2026
Satellite analysis tracks carbon cost of coastal erosion From Texas to Maine, coastal wetlands and marshes are releasing more than 1.45 billion pounds (660,000 metric tons) of carbon into the ocean...
Storing carbon in sea could have huge potential for fighting climate change - report
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25 Aug 2026
Storing carbon in the sea could have huge potential for fighting climate change but will need careful oversight because of its risks, a new report says.
West Coast in for a lashing of heavy rain over next three days
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25 Aug 2026
MetService says the South Island will bear the brunt of a complex low pressure system which will bring heavy rain to the West Coast over the next three days, from midday Wednesday.
UK firm plans major £55m Africa expansion to create ‘energy grid of the future’
The Independentby Chris Stevenson·25 Aug 2026
A British green technology company is seeking to help create Africa's "energy grid of the future" to reduce reliance on fossil fuels after signing an agreement to invest up to $75 million (£55m) in...
Canals desilted before water release from Mordhana Dam in Vellore, says WRD
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau·25 Aug 2026
The Water Resources Department (WRD) has said that the left and right main canals of Mordhana Dam have been desilted before the release of water from the facility for nine days, up to September 1...
Ford’s threat to cut power to U.S. amid trade war, explained | The Narwhal
The Narwhalby Fatima Syed·25 Aug 2026
Amid worsening U.S.-Canada relations, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is once again threatening to cut off electricity to 1.5 million homes and businesses across three neighbouring American states...
122 Companies Are Quietly Sucking the West Dry, Study Finds
Gizmodoby Ellyn Lapointe·25 Aug 2026
After more than a quarter-century of drought in the Colorado River Basin, water levels in America’s largest reservoirs recently plummeted to historic lows.
Gurugram administration takes big action for school buses amid heavy rain, waterlogging issues
Hindustan Timesby HT News Desk·25 Aug 2026
Gurugram administration takes big action for school buses amid heavy rain, waterlogging issues The order comes amid heavy rain battering the millennium city, causing waterlogging on several roads...
How much does it cost to: Take the family to uShaka Marine World?
The South Africanby Alicia Naidoo·25 Aug 2026
How much does it cost to: Take the family to uShaka Marine World? Take a look at the estimated cost of taking a family of five to uShaka Marine World’s Wet ‘n Wild waterpark in Durban.
France says US risks ‘blocking everything’ at UN talks to protect world’s soils
RFI Englishby RFI·25 Aug 2026
France says US risks ‘blocking everything’ at UN talks to protect world’s soils The soil that grows the world's food and holds its water is becoming less productive, yet governments are struggling...
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