The simple way to control allergy symptoms as hay fever season begins Treatments for seasonal allergies have become notably more effective The Independent UK · Mar 22
UAE weather alert: Heavy rain, thunder and traffic chaos hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi — Safety warnings issued Unstable weather has brought sudden showers, strong winds, and reduced visibility across the UAE, particularly impacting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously as authorities confirm ongoing unsettled conditions with rainfall expected to continue for the next six days. The Times of India · Mar 23
Weather extremes gripping US bear climate crisis ‘fingerprint’, experts say There are flooding rains in Hawaii, rare snow in Alabama and a severe heatwave in the west coast The Guardian - US · Mar 22
Weather: Met Office warns of London ‘cold plunge’ after warm spell Weather experts are warning of a ‘cold plunge’ next week as recent warmer weather is replaced by a chilly end to March Evening Standard · Mar 21
'Saves $5,000 per lot': Why American builders are selling treeless homes to families For decades, the "American Dream" followed a specific blueprint: a two-story home, a basketball hoop in the driveway, and, most importantly, a lush, shaded backyard. A drive through an established neighbourhood offered a canopy of green that felt like an immediate escape from the heat of the road. The Times of India · Mar 22
Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink Parts of California and Arizona are under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather stretched as far north as Nebraska — just a day into spring The Independent UK · Mar 21
Unprecedented March heatwave shatters records across US this week Scientists said this record-shattering heat would be "virtually impossible" without the effects of climate change The Independent UK · Mar 21
Why Colorado River negotiations stalled, and how they could resume with the possibility of agreement The seven U.S. states that make up the Colorado River basin are struggling to agree on how best to manage the river’s water as its supply dwindles due to climate change and a period of prolonged drought. Their negotiations, which are not open to the public, missed a Feb. 14,… The Conversation · Mar 20
'Climate gaslighting': How fossil fuel giants have quietly abandoned their net zero pledges A new analysis warns that some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have entered a ‘gaslighting’ phase to bolster their profits. Euronews · Mar 21
Arizona desert town breaks record for hottest March temperature in US history Martinez Lake, about 145 miles west of Phoenix, reached 110F (43.3C) on Thursday amid scorching south-west heat The Guardian - US · Mar 20
‘Pushing extremes to new levels’: Record US heat dome made possible by climate change ‘Insurers walking away’ is the clearest sign unpredictable weather extremes are spiralling out of control, one expert says. Euronews · Mar 20
‘It’s not sustainable’: US farmers reeling as Iran war pushes fertilizer costs up Closure of strait of Hormuz – a key fertilizer production and transportation route – has squeezed farmers as prices jump The Guardian - US · Mar 20
‘Smokeless’ fuels produce more ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows The tiny size of the particles means they can become deposited deep in people’s lungs, causing a health risk The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
The silver lining in Europe’s deforestation law delay: A chance to build fairer supply chains When you reach for a “palm-oil-free” label at the supermarket, you likely feel you’re doing your part to save orangutans and protect biodiversity. However, the reality behind that label is more complex than it appears. The Conversation · Mar 20
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Arizona heatwave shatters records as temperatures soar to highest ever in March Thursday saw a staggering 43.3C (110F) recorded in the Arizona desert, obliterating the highest March temperature ever noted in the US.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Groups take opposite stands on Green Mountain National Forest logging in Vermont The owner of a Vermont silent retreat says U.S. Forest Service logging next door has shattered the quiet and led her to relocate
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Record Southwest heat continues after California community ties all-time March high A day after a tiny desert community in Southern California reached 108 degrees, forecasters warned that the record-breaking winter heat across the Southwest will continue into the weekend
Roll Call · Mar 19 Democrats tee up energy affordability debate with new bill House Democratic leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition have introduced a lengthy bill aimed at navigating rising energy costs for American consumers. Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Mike Levin of California are leading the charge on the 419-page legislative effort unveiled Wednesday that they’ve dubbed the “Energy…
Euronews · Mar 19 Commission failed to meet transparency rules in secret EU-US talks to ease LNG standards The European Commission wants to revise its methane emissions standards after pressure from the US gas industry. At least two key 2025 talks were held privately and not officially registered, raising questions about EU transparency requirements.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 California community ties all-time March temperature record in the US A tiny desert community in Southern California has tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S. The 108 degree day in North Shore, California, came amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest that will stretch into the weekend and could produce even higher temperatures
LiveScience · Mar 18 Drought paradox study reveals plants around Colorado River turn to groundwater when it gets too hot and dry, reducing flow into the already strained basin Vegetation draws on groundwater during dry summers, leaving less water for the river and, ultimately, people.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Nebraska wildfire fight drags into day 7 as winds ease, but danger still looms Firefighters are battling huge wildfires in western and central Nebraska, as driving winds and dry grass keep the danger high
Texas Observer · Mar 18 Corpus Christi Cuts Timeline to Disaster as Abbott Issues Emergency Orders The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no plan for curtailment of water use.
The Conversation · Mar 18 Climate change could pose a major risk to cassava in Africa: study sets out what can be done now Cassava is a starchy, tuberous root, introduced to sub-Saharan Africa by Portuguese traders centuries ago. It is a nutrition lifeboat for over 800 million people worldwide.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Locals divided on dam’s future decades after Florida canal project abandoned Environmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf