New government report paints grave picture about New Zealand climate
Down To Earthby DTE Staff6d ago
A new report released by the Government of New Zealand has painted a grim picture about climate change in the South Pacific country.
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top 19%The Northeast's reliance on heating oil is turning into a crisis
Gristby Tik Root6d ago
There are many markers of fall: vibrant foliage, apple picking and pumpkin-spiced everything, to name a few. Cranking up the heat is another.
SANParks conservation fees change on 1 November
The South Africanby Nicole Burger6d ago
SANParks conservation fees change on 1 November SANParks conservation fees change on 1 November. Before you book your summer trip to Kruger or Cape Point, check what you’ll pay.
60% rain deficit in Meghalaya due to El Nino; CM says early rains helped state cope better
Hindustan Timesby PTI6d ago
60% rain deficit in Meghalaya due to El Nino; CM says early rains helped state cope better Shillong, Meghalaya has recorded a 60 per cent rain deficit this monsoon under the impact of the El Nino...
The never-ending struggle to protect Georgia’s most popular beach
Gristby Emily Jones6d ago
Barrier islands like Tybee Island, off the coast of Georgia, should naturally accumulate sand from islands farther north, but human activity — development on the island, building sea walls and...
COP31 success is about delivery, support and scale, not new targets: Bhupender Yadav
Hindustan Timesby Jasjeev Gandhiok6d ago
COP31 success is about delivery, support and scale, not new targets: Bhupender Yadav Bhupender Yadav made the remarks at the plenary discussion on COP31 priorities during the UNFCCC Pre-COP31...
Fears of NT business closures after delayed dry season and proposed visa cuts
ABC News Australiaby Olivana Lathouris6d ago
In short: Tourism operators in the Northern Territory's Top End have asked the federal government to establish a dedicated fund to help struggling businesses survive the quiet wet season months...
Emerging economies are embracing solar power and skipping fossil fuels much faster than Europe or the US
DW Englishby Kira Schacht6d ago
As emerging economies and global standards of living grow, is the world in for another fossil fuel boom? The data says not.
Chancellor 'plans £1bn energy bills help for benefits claimants'
Mail Onlineby James Tapsfield6d ago
The Chancellor is said to be preparing a £1billion bailout for soaring energy bills at the Budget - but the bulk will go to benefits claimants.
After 14 years, Tamil Nadu records lowest Cauvery realisation
The Hinduby T Ramakrishnan6d ago
After a gap of 14 years, Tamil Nadu has realised the lowest realisation of the Cauvery river during southwest monsoon (June-September) in 2026.
PM Modi gives new slogan to make India developed nation by 2047
The Siasat Dailyby Press Trust of India6d ago
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, October 7, gave a new slogan — “We Will Do It” — for realising the dream of making India a developed country by 2047, saying the goal will be...
‘Lawyers should be running to courts’ to stop coal approvals after landmark ruling, NSW MP says
Environment | The Guardianby Donna Lu, Lisa Cox, and Adam Morton6d ago
A landmark decision in Australia’s first climate change high court case has been described as a clear message to governments and fossil fuel companies that exported greenhouse gas emissions “cannot...
Rainmakers: Will drones make cloud seeding more effective?
BBC Newsby David Silverberg6d ago
- Published On 23 August, Cooper Freeman had no idea clouds above his head were being filled with a silver compound in order to cause rainfall.
Landslides triggered Typhoon Doksuri in northern China in 2023
Eosby Dave Petley6d ago
A new paper (Xie et al. 2026) provides a detailed analysis of the landslides triggered by Typhoon Doksuri in northern China in 2023.
New VB-GRAMG framework: Dedicated category for disaster preparedness, extreme weather events
Down To Earthby Himanshu Nitnaware6d ago
The central government on October 6, 2026 released a list of 375 permissible rural works under the Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB–G RAM G] Act, 2025, with...
South Africa's pensioners are in for a big shock that could take months to fix
The South Africanby Mary Alson6d ago
South Africa’s pensioners are in for a big shock that could take months to fix The global West is entering winter; South African pensioners could face their own symbolic winter.
How Deficient Rainfall Is Affecting Ragi Farmers In Karnataka’s Mandya
The News Minuteby Shivam Bhardwaj6d ago
Shiva Shekhar, a 40-year-old farmer from Padavalapatna village in Mandya district's Nagamangala taluk, could not sow ragi this kharif.
Climate damage cost up to 4 times higher as 1.5°C overshoot risks grow: Report
Down To Earthby Puja Das6d ago
Economic damages from carbon emissions could be up to four times higher than previously estimated, while global sea level rise is already locked in for centuries, according to a new report.
Energy giant warns of threat to North Sea if Rosebank is blocked
Mail Onlineby Hugo Duncan6d ago
A leading European energy company has threatened to scrap investment in the UK if two major projects in the North Sea are blocked.
‘He loved that little bat’: Richard Morecroft’s passion for wildlife rescue praised in tributes
Wildlife | The Guardianby Nick Visser6d ago
“There’s a small, furry animal, wrapped up in a handkerchief, keeping warm inside my shirt.” So begins a 1989 documentary featuring the late ABC broadcaster Richard Morecroft, one of Australia’s...