SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years

Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Question of whether taxpayers or fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damage heads to Supreme Court

Climate change is causing billions of dollars’ worth of damage every year from floods, fires, droughts and other consequences of a rapidly warming planet.

The Conversation · Sep 30

California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1

California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt to address plastic pollution. The designation does not immediately limit products but starts a regulatory process that involves public comment and formal review.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution

Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published Wednesday. Asia recorded the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained difficult to curb despite decades of progress in reducing…

France 24 · Sep 30

A little known greenhouse gas is quietly harming half of Europeans. This Italian city is hit hardest

People who suffer from asthma are the most at risk.

Euronews · Sep 30

Wildfire bill to ease path for controlled burns passes Senate

The Senate passed legislation that would amend the Clean Air Act to ensure states would not be penalized for conducting prescribed burns intended to prevent larger, uncontrolled wildfires by unanimous consent on Tuesday. Under current law, states are required to meet air quality standards for particulate matter pollution. Controlled burns can…

Roll Call · Sep 29

South West Water fined £8m for hundreds of sewage spills in Cornwall and Devon

District judge orders record fine for region and says incidents of pollution cannot be tolerated

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

El Nino fears: Govt cuts foodgrain target by 2.63 MT

India has announced a reduced foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year. The decision comes amidst concerns over El Niño weather patterns impacting agricultural conditions across the country. Sowing operations for kharif crops have been completed, while rabi crop planting will start in October.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Foodgrain target for 2026-27 cut to 374 MT amid El Nino concerns; Rabi pegged at 178 MT

The Centre has also assured states of adequate availability of fertilisers, certified seeds and financial resources for the 2026-27 rabi season.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like

If more cities start regulating outdoor lighting, we humans could make the environment better for all living creatures

The Guardian - US · Sep 29