AnewZ Morning Brief - 29th July, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 29th of July, covering the latest developments you need to kno...
Even if global warming is limited to 1.5°C — the goal set by nearly 200 countries — rising seas will still pose a major threat to coastal communities for centuries, scientists say.
A new study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment warns that keeping to the 1.5°C target should not be seen as “safe,” as melting ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica will continue far into the future.
Researchers reviewed recent studies on how ice sheets are behaving now and how they responded in the past. They found that during previous warm periods, sea levels were several metres higher than today, and current melt rates are increasing — especially in West Antarctica and Greenland.
Computer models also show that sea-level rise is unlikely to slow down, even if warming is kept below 1.5°C. Scientists warn this could push ice loss past irreversible tipping points, although the exact thresholds remain uncertain.
Around 230 million people live within one metre of today’s high tide lines. If sea-level rise hits 1 cm per year by the end of the century, experts say even wealthy countries will struggle to cope, and mass migration could follow.
Still, scientists stress that limiting warming remains vital. Every fraction of a degree avoided can slow the pace of sea-level rise and reduce long-term risks. “It’s not a reason to give up,” said lead author Prof Chris Stokes. “It’s a reason to act faster.”
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
The United Nation’s climate chief says a delay in choosing the host for next year’s COP31 summit is causing problems. It's after Australia and Türkiye submitted bids in 2022 to host the high-profile conference in 2026. Sydney said it's received the most votes.
Fierce wildfires are tearing through Bulgaria, burning homes, threatening villages, and forcing people to evacuate the area, as firefighters face dangerous conditions across the country.
Firefighters in Greece are battling wildfires near Athens and on several islands as the country swelters under its third heatwave of the summer. People have evacuated from their villages as flames spread through dry terrain, fanned by strong winds and record temperatures.
As Greece swelters under an intense heat wave, electricity demand and wholesale prices have soared to record highs, straining the national grid and pushing infrastructure to its limits.
From Hawaii’s fiery lava fountains to Italy’s ash-filled skies, it may feel like volcanoes are erupting everywhere in 2025. With nearly 50 eruptions already this year, many are asking, is the Earth getting more active? The truth is far less alarming, and far more fascinating.
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