HISTORICAL FACTS: 71 | History Defined

Met Office reveals chances of snow over Christmas as London to enjoy dry spell (at last!)

The last time it snowed on Christmas Day in the capital was in 2023

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

Westpac's agricultural customers were clear. Its stand against deforestation is of no value, so the bank dropped plans for a forest protection policy.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

Amazon rainforest is transitioning to a 'hypertropical' climate — and trees won't survive that for long

The Amazon rainforest currently has a few days or weeks of hot drought conditions per year, but researchers say this could increase to 150 days per year by 2100.

LiveScience · Dec 10, 2025

Storm systems bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest and a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms is slamming the Pacific Northwest, dumping heavy rain and swelling rivers

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

The holiday shopping season comes with tons of extra emissions. Here's how to do it sustainably

The holiday season comes with a lot of pollution from materials, manufacturing, processing, packaging, shipping and wrapping

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Eyes to the skies! A strong geomagnetic storm could bring a light show for aurora photographers Dec. 8-9 if skies are clear

The NOAA forecast is calling for an increased probability of spotting the northern lights in northern US states on Monday and Tuesday

Digital Camera World · Dec 8, 2025

Heating Bills in Boston Are Spiking Faster Than Retirees Expected

Boston winters are always expensive, but in 2025 retirees are reporting heating bills that are spiking faster than expected. Energy companies cite rising fuel costs,...

Saving Advice · Dec 8, 2025

Threats, armed men and bodyguards are facts of life for activists in Colombia's Amazon

Jani Silva is a renowned environmental activist in Colombia’s Amazon, but she has been unable to live in her house for nearly a decade

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Weather tracker: Atmospheric rivers to bring heavy rain and snow to Pacific north-west

Flood and weather alerts in place across western half of region as parts of Iraq and Iran also face significant rain

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

European Commission to unveil €1.2 trillion plan to upgrade the EU's electric grids, leak shows

The European Commission has identified eight key energy projects under the "Grids Package" to be announced this week, Euronews has learned. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission across the EU27. The EU executive will also endorse storage and hydrogen projects.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025