Monday, 7 July, was another extremely hot day in Japan. A strong heatwave hit the country, and Tokyo recorded its highest temperature so far this year.
China has issued high heat warnings across hundreds of regions as East Asia faces its most intense heat wave of 2025.
The European Commission has put forward a proposal allowing carbon credits purchased from developing countries to be counted towards the European Union’s 2040 climate target for the first time. The move, announced on Wednesday, has drawn criticism from campaigners and some scientists.
Global temperatures in 2024 exceeded the crucial 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time, marking a serious warning for the world’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement, scientists said.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
Türkiye continues battling large-scale forest fires across multiple provinces, with hundreds evacuated and extensive firefighting efforts underway since June 27.
At least nine people, including children and their rescuers, died after sudden floodwaters swept through a river in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, turning a family picnic into tragedy.
Floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains have forced people to evacuate across China's Guizhou province, with cities urging residents to flee rising waters as infrastructure collapses and warnings of more extreme weather loom.
A historic May heat wave pushed Greenland’s ice melt to 17 times its average rate and sent Iceland’s temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, raising urgent alarms about Arctic climate vulnerability.
Climate change could slash over 5% from Italy’s GDP by 2050 if no action is taken, according to the national budget watchdog, highlighting the urgent need for global emissions cuts.
On June 8, people around the globe mark World Oceans Day, highlighting the ocean’s critical role in sustaining life and urging action to protect its future.
Driverless lorries are already rolling on highways between Beijing and Tianjin port, showing how China’s transport industry could change soon.
Powerful storms have swept across southern Poland, leaving tens of thousands without electricity and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
A surge of over 200 wildfires across Canada has forced tens of thousands to evacuate, with smoke drifting into the U.S. Midwest, triggering health alerts and affecting daily life on both sides of the border.
Europe is facing yet another climate-driven drought, with hotspots like Spain, Cyprus, and Greece under severe alert. Hydropower, agriculture, and tourism are already feeling the pressure after an unusually hot spring.
EU climate advisers are urging the bloc to stay firm on its 2040 climate target, warning that shortcuts could jeopardize long-term progress.
South Korea will host World Environment Day 2025, with a strong focus on eliminating plastic pollution worldwide.
Wildfires in western and central Canada have triggered the evacuation of more than 26,000 people, with provinces including Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta facing major threats.
Pakistan's Prime Minister has warned that melting glaciers may intensify flooding, urging rich nations to fulfill climate finance pledges.
The next five years are likely to be the warmest in recorded history, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), as rising global temperatures push the planet closer to surpassing key climate thresholds with wide-ranging consequences.
A seabird chick found with 778 plastic pieces inside its body on a remote island between Australia and New Zealand has become a powerful symbol of the global plastic pollution crisis. Scientists say the plastic has caused chronic illness and cognitive decline in the bird, raising urgent concerns abo
PennEnergy Resources has withdrawn its permits to draw water from Big Sewickley Creek in western Pennsylvania, a decision welcomed by environmentalists who say the move reflects growing concerns over climate variability and surface water demand from the fracking industry.
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia to develop up to 12.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2040, backed by an initial investment of $10 billion.
As the climate crisis accelerates, Pacific Island communities are taking bold, grassroots action to protect and restore the ocean—urging global leaders to match their urgency ahead of the upcoming U.N. Ocean Conference.
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