Summer 2026 is UK’s warmest since records began The persistent dry weather and extreme heat of the past few months continue to have an impact on the UK, despite recent rainfall. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Nepal’s glacial collapse foreshadowed a future of climate disaster The deluge capped a summer of extreme climate events, from deadly heatwaves to wildfires. We must take action now The Guardian - US · Sep 1
Short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution Australia's carbon credit scheme is working, according to a review, but some of the nation's biggest polluters have become its biggest customers. AAP · Sep 1
Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as ‘green’ as you think The war on Iran has triggered calls to double down on nuclear power. But is it really ‘clean’, can Europe’s energy grid cope and will it survive the wrath of climate change? Euronews · Sep 1
Nepal PM Balendra Shah demands climate action after Himalayan disaster takes over 939 lives Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has blamed climate change for last week’s devastating Himalayan flood, calling it an “extraordinary” disaster triggered by a glacial collapse. With at least 939 people dead and nearly 4,500 missing, Shah urged Nepal to press the international community for climate action and support. The Economic Times · Sep 1
Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding It may well be one of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 metres from the Chinese border into Nepal. France 24 · Aug 31
Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common Smoke from Canadian wildfires can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, turning a distant fire into a serious air-quality emergency. That danger was starkly illustrated when wildfire smoke from Ontario moved into the United States and contributed to exceptionally poor air quality across parts of the Midwest. In Michigan,… The Times of India · Aug 31
Climate crisis pushes French winemakers to bet on warmer future in Brittany and Normandy As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting southern vineyards is starting to follow them… France 24 · Aug 31
Headline Newds: Meet the OnlyFans stars taking on climate change As extreme temperatures of 40C or more appear to become the norm, a group of filmmakers have taken an unorthodox approach to raising awareness The Independent UK · Aug 31
'We're facing a double whammy': America's hottest tinned fish snack is shrinking by nearly half thanks to climate change and war in Iran Sardine landings in Morocco, the world’s top supplier, have fallen nearly 46% as warming waters and war-driven fuel costs squeeze the fleet. Fortune · Aug 31
India Mangrove Forests Beyond the Sundarbans: Gujarat, Odisha and Karnataka Coastal Ecosystems Worth Visiting Gujarat: The Largest Mangrove Cover Outside the SundarbansGujarat holds roughly 1,140 square kilometres of mangrove forests along its coastline, the second-largest mangrove cover in India after West Bengal. The Gulf of Kutch, in particular, carries stands of Avicennia marina so dense that the canopy closes overhead at mid-tide. The Marine… Times Life · Aug 31
Sea-level rise, fuel shortages and missile tests top the agenda as Albanese heads to Palau for Pacific talks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Palau’s capital Koror this week for the annual Pacific Islands Forum, and regional security is expected to top the agenda. The Conversation · Aug 30
Carbon emissions are worsening the western US water crisis, new study finds Decades of carbon emissions significantly worsened the western United States water crisis. Fossil fuel and cement producers' emissions reduced snowpack and river flows. This reduction accounts for a substantial share of climate-driven water changes. Increased irrigation demand also strains water resources across the region. Groundwater depletion is a growing concern… The Economic Times · Aug 30
Earth’s forests lost 60% of their canopy during ancient global warming—could it happen again? Ancient forests endured extreme global warming over 56 million years ago. This warming event caused a significant loss of forest canopy cover. Forests took over 100,000 years to fully recover from this damage. Modern forests face similar challenges with faster carbon emissions. Past warming events offer crucial lessons for current… The Economic Times · Aug 30
The Economic Times · Aug 30 China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide A devastating mudslide on the Tibetan border has left 261 foreign nationals missing. Chinese officials reported 16 deaths in Tibet and 546 people missing there. Nepal's disaster authority confirmed 675 deaths and 2,498 people missing on its side. China links the disaster to glacier instability caused by global warming effects.…
The Economic Times · Aug 30 Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage? Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Younger consumers are driving demand for sustainable and diverse wine options. Technology and new farming methods are future-proofing vineyards globally. India is poised to leverage these shifts in the evolving wine landscape.
The Times of India · Aug 29 We can’t avoid disasters like Nepal, but Himalaya land-use policy can cut risk The images from the devastating floods in Nepal were hauntingly familiar, recalling scenes from Sikkim in 2023, Uttarakhand’s Chamoli Valley in 2021, and Kedarnath in 2013. The disaster — in which flash floods swept away bridges and settlements in seconds — raises questions about the wisdom of expanding development in…
The Conversation · Aug 29 When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks The catastrophic flood that killed hundreds of people in Nepal on Aug. 26, 2026, and left many more missing likely began with falling ice and rock crashing into the river below, but that wasn’t the end of the disaster. Days later, a new lake pooled behind the debris and then…
The Times of India · Aug 29 The deadly forces behind Nepal’s Himalayan disasters In Langtang National Park, a large ice and rock collapse triggered a severe flooding incident, revealing Nepal's ongoing struggle with natural disasters intensified by climate change. Rapid urban growth and human activities exacerbate exposure to these perilous weather events. Although the government has taken steps to bolster disaster management, glaring…
The Economic Times · Aug 29 Himalayan flood crises linked to geological instability, climate change: Professor Ravindra Khaiwal Nepal's flood crises stem from geological instability and climate change, not just rainfall. The Bhotekoshi flood disaster has claimed 626 lives and left 2,426 people missing. Rescue teams have evacuated over 2,200 people, including foreign nationals, by helicopter and ground. India has provided significant relief and rescue support, sending medical…
Euronews · Aug 29 Nepal flood highlights growing risk of glacier disasters in the Alps "Europe is among the continents warming the fastest, driven by human-made climate change. Rapidly retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost are destabilising high mountain regions," glaciologist Olaf Eisen said.
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Flash floods have devastated Nepal. Climate change could make them routine IN DEPTH: Nepal and Tibet are reeling from unprecedented floods that have killed more than 600 people. Experts tell James C. Reynolds that a warming planet could make these disasters more common and threaten water security for millions
The Economic Times · Aug 29 State prepared for possible 'Glacial Lake Outburst Floods' incidents: Himachal governor Governor Kavinder Gupta voiced concern over Nepal-Tibet floods and climate change impacts. He highlighted the threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in the Himalayan region. The Governor discussed preparing Himachal Pradesh youth for Prime Minister's Viksit Bharat vision. Universities will develop programs for employment and local resource utilization. He also…
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk? Does the devastating flooding unleashed by the collapse of a section of glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas signal a new kind of risk in a world warmed by climate change? Here's what scientists told AFP. On Friday, Nepal issued an alert about the risks posed by a large body of…
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Attributing disaster solely to climate change not enough: Scientists The Himalayan regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, largely as a result of climate change. Melting glaciers and altered rainfall patterns significantly raise the risk of landslides and catastrophic floods. Many of these severe flooding incidents stem from small glaciers and streams burdened with debris. Additionally, human activities…