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financialpost.comAmericans in Britain Report UK Heat Feels More Intense Than U.S. Heat
U.S. citizens who moved to the United Kingdom say summer conditions there feel more oppressive despite lower recorded temperatures. They cite humidity, building design, and daily routines as factors. The Met Office recorded recent highs above 86 degrees Fahrenheit in southern Eng…
France 24Kabwe Residents Face Lead Exposure from Past Mining Operations
Residents of Kabwe, Zambia, continue to encounter lead in soil and dust decades after mining ended. Local health effects include documented cases of lead poisoning among children. France 24 reported on the situation in a video segment released on its website.
France 24Zambia’s Kabwe Residents Sue Mining Company Over Lead Contamination
Children in Kabwe, Zambia, show blood lead levels above World Health Organization limits after decades of mining. An estimated 140,000 women and children have joined a class-action lawsuit against Anglo American South Africa Limited.
nytimes.comTherapist Advises Adapting Anxiety Tools for Climate Reality
Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport says climate anxiety reflects documented environmental changes rather than distorted thinking. She recommends shifting focus from assessing threat levels to identifying concrete actions.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Letters Debate Trust, Energy Policy and Climate Positions
Readers responded to recent commentary on political trust and climate policy. Letters addressed Coalition positions on coal and net-zero targets alongside Labor record-keeping.
japantimes.co.jpJapan Reports Widespread Hay Fever Linked to Forest Policies
Seasonal allergies affect millions of residents each spring. Officials connect the rise in cases to earlier government decisions on tree planting and land use.
The Sydney Morning HeraldSurveillance Footage Shows Industrial Waste Dumping in Melbourne's North-East
Footage compiled for Nillumbik Shire Council recorded large-scale dumping of industrial waste in Melbourne's north-east. The material was gathered as part of council monitoring efforts in the Diamond Creek area.
catholicnewsagency.comFlorida Researchers Expand Coral Restoration as Ocean Temperatures Rise
Florida scientists are planting selectively bred, heat-tolerant corals ahead of expected high summer temperatures. Restoration projects include crossbreeding Florida and Honduran elkhorn strains and maintaining staghorn nurseries at Paradise Reef.
The New YorkerMicrobiologist Tracks Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Melting Glaciers
A Polish researcher presented data on microbes released from Alpine glaciers that carry antibiotic-resistance genes. The presentation occurred at the Frontiers Planet Prize awards in Switzerland last summer.
Federal approval granted for Queensland housing project
Stockland's Aura South development received federal environmental approval under the EPBC Act. The project could add up to 12,000 homes south of Caloundra, subject to further state approvals.
Draft Assessment Finds Middle Arm Project Would Remove 86 Percent of Endangered Herb Population
The Northern Territory government's draft environmental impact assessment states that the planned Middle Arm Precinct would eliminate 86 percent of the known population of Typhonium sp. Cox Peninsula. The assessment also identifies significant impacts on endangered mammals and sh…
al-monitor.comIraq Ministry Reports Datura Plant Spread in Agricultural Areas
Iraq’s Ministry of the Interior issued an alert about datura plants, also known as jimsonweed. The ministry cited risks to crops from the plant’s toxic compounds. A Spanish study found the species has adapted to diverse climates worldwide.
upi.comEPA withdraws 2023 rule on emergency emission violations
The Environmental Protection Agency is restoring an affirmative defense for facilities that exceed Clean Air Act limits during unavoidable emergencies. The change reverses a 2023 Biden administration rule that removed the defense from Title V permits.
france24.comHeat dome brings record May temperatures to parts of Europe
A weather pattern known as a heat dome has produced unusually high temperatures across portions of Europe. The United Kingdom and France have recorded new May temperature highs. Scientists have linked the increased frequency of such events to climate change.
france24.comUN Forecasts Record Global Temperatures Through 2030
The World Meteorological Organization says there is a 75 percent chance the 2026-2030 average will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. All eleven hottest years on record have occurred since 2015.
RapplerPhilippine agencies approve expressway and bridge projects despite tree removal concerns
The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources have approved two infrastructure projects proposed by San Miguel Corporation. One project would remove 617 mature trees along Quirino Avenue in Metro Manila. The second project inv…
France 24Norway Uses Satellites to Track Tourism Impact on Lofoten Islands
Norwegian researchers have started a satellite-based project to monitor how growing tourist numbers affect the environment in the Lofoten Islands. The effort aims to document changes in the northern archipelago.
EuronewsEurope Records Hottest May Days as UN Urges Faster Shift From Fossil Fuels
Britain and France logged their hottest May days on record this week under a heat dome. UN climate chief Simon Stiell called the temperatures a reminder of climate-driven extremes and urged faster adoption of clean power.
manilatimes.netDENR Says Most Manila Trees Marked for Removal Are Exotic or Decaying
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported that most trees slated for cutting in Manila are exotic species or in poor condition. Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society president Anthony Arbias stated the central issue is the trees' removal for an expressw…
WiredFrench Open Players Face Heat as Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures Rise
Players at the French Open have experienced collapses and fainting amid high temperatures in Paris. Organizers monitor wet bulb globe temperature to assess heat risk. The measure accounts for humidity, solar radiation, and wind in addition to air temperature.
theinertia.comSuper El Nino Threatens to Worsen Asia Fuel and Power Shortages
Drought and high temperatures linked to a potential Super El Nino this summer are expected to increase electricity demand across Asia while oil and gas supplies remain constrained.
foxnews.comBrazil Announces $75 Million Highway Investment and Environmental Plan
Brazil’s government will spend $75 million on the BR-319 highway through the Amazon and simultaneously roll out protection measures. Officials say the road will receive monitoring, checkpoints and new conservation units.
rte.ieUK Firm Pure Data Centres to Sell Carbon-Removal Credits to Cloud Providers
Pure Data Centres, backed by Oaktree, will launch a platform offering carbon-removal credits. The credits target large cloud-computing providers seeking to offset emissions.
nbcnews.comChina's Revised Carbon Metrics Cut Reported Emissions Growth by Half
A new calculation method reduced the reported increase in China's carbon emissions between 2020 and 2025 by approximately 50 percent. The change was detailed in a report reviewed by Reuters.
indiatoday.intoday.inToxic Fumes from Tehran Oil Fire Spread Across Area Size of Italy
An oil infrastructure fire near Tehran in March released toxic fumes that reached an area comparable in size to Italy. The incident followed Israeli strikes on the facilities.
news.google.comStudy Finds Arctic Wildfires Release Carbon Up to 5,000 Years Old
Soil core analysis from Arctic and boreal regions shows wildfires are burning ancient organic material previously considered stable. The finding indicates current climate models may underestimate carbon dioxide emissions from high-latitude fires.
koreaherald.comUrban Heat Exposure Tripled in Cities Between 1983 and 2016
A study of more than 13,000 cities found urban residents faced nearly three times as many days above 30 °C from 1983 to 2016. Record heat events have become routine in many regions, and the trend is expected to continue as cities grow.
AxiosFour Tech Companies Join Nonprofit to Test Climate Technologies at Data Centers
Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta are working with Elemental Impact on pilot projects for cooling, energy storage and low-carbon materials. The nonprofit will invest up to $5 million in as many as ten startups through 2027.
riotimesonline.comVenezuela Reforms Oil Law as Lake Maracaibo Faces Ongoing Spills
Venezuela changed its hydrocarbons law in January to allow broader private investment in extraction, refining and distribution. Residents and activists near Lake Maracaibo report frequent oil spills and say enforcement of existing environmental rules remains limited.
New York PostNASA Satellite Images Show Phytoplankton Bloom Off Mid-Atlantic Coast
Satellite data from NASA show a phytoplankton bloom producing turquoise water along the Jersey Shore and other Mid-Atlantic beaches. The bloom began in early April and remains visible in coastal zones from New Jersey to Virginia.
SemaforEl Niño Event Raises Global Temperatures and Energy Demand
Record heat linked to a strong El Niño is increasing electricity use in multiple regions. The weather pattern coincides with elevated energy prices in several countries.
indiatoday.intoday.inIsraeli Airstrikes on Tehran Oil Facilities Released 29,800 Tonnes of Sulphur Dioxide
Satellite data show the 7 March strikes produced a plume spanning 300,000 square kilometres that crossed several Asian countries. The emissions reached levels that can affect respiratory health.
thesouthafrican.comU.S. Summer Season to Run 106 Days in 2026
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day will span 106 days this year. Forecasters attribute the length to the calendar placement of the two holidays.
nbcnews.com22 Gray Whales Found Dead on Washington Coast This Year
State wildlife officials recorded 22 gray whale strandings along Washington beaches and Puget Sound through mid-May. Malnutrition was the leading cause in examined animals, with some also showing ship-strike or entanglement injuries.
Residents Protest Gas-Fired Power Plants for Data Centres in NSW Southern Highlands
More than 200 people attended a protest against three proposed gas-fired power stations near Moss Vale. Sydney-based Nakar Property and its subsidiary Cloud Carrier plan to build the plants to supply electricity to existing and future data centres.
ecns.cnNew York Updates Hudson River Fish Consumption Guidance After 50 Years
State health officials revised fish-eating advice for the lower Hudson River for the first time since the 1970s. The change follows decades of cleanup work targeting polychlorinated biphenyls released from upstream industrial sites.
midcurrent.comInvestigation Underway After Fish Kill Spans 20 Miles on Chattahoochee River
Environmental officials and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper are examining a fish kill that began south of Peachtree Creek and extends at least 20 miles downstream. The cause remains undetermined, and water-quality testing continues.
ecns.cnRice Paddy Emissions Nearly Doubled Since 1960s, Study Finds
A new Nature Food study reports that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies averaged 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent per year in the 2010s. The figure equals the annual emissions of 239 million cars and makes rice the largest non-livestock source in agriculture.
NewsweekErin Brockovich Launches Website Tracking Data Center Concerns
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has created brockovichdatacenter.com for residents to submit reports on data centers. The site lists concerns such as energy use, water consumption, and noise.
EuronewsEurope Records Record May Temperatures Under Heat Dome
Parts of southern and western Europe recorded daytime highs up to 38°C over the weekend. Forecasters attribute the heat to a stationary high-pressure system and warn temperatures will remain elevated this week.
foxnews.comJersey Beaches Show High Bacteria After Heavy Rain
Weekly seawater tests at four Jersey sites found unacceptable bacteria levels. Officials linked the results to runoff after rainfall on 17 and 18 May and scheduled re-sampling.
manilatimes.netAir Quality Alerts Issued for Parts of Texas on Memorial Day
The National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria areas on Monday. Officials advised residents to limit vehicle use due to expected elevated ozone levels.
washingtonpost.comRafe Pomerance, Early Climate Change Activist, Dies at 79
Rafe Pomerance, who helped bring climate change to congressional attention and aided Kyoto Protocol talks, died Thursday at age 79. His son Benjamin Cooley confirmed the death from lung cancer.
washingtonpost.comRafe Pomerance, Environmental Lobbyist Focused on Climate, Dies at 79
Rafe Pomerance died Thursday in Washington at age 79. He worked as a lobbyist for Friends of the Earth and helped bring attention to climate change in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Underwater Sculpture Park Opens Off Miami Coast
An underwater sculpture park called Reefline has been installed about 300 yards from the Florida coast. The project combines public art with an artificial coral reef structure located 20 feet below the surface.
rnz.co.nzNew Zealand Discusses Protection Measures for Braided Rivers
A podcast examined threats to New Zealand's braided rivers. Communities have altered river flows while Māori groups have noted ecological changes.
NewsweekReport Identifies Five U.S. Lakes Facing Shrinking Levels and Pollution
A Newsweek article outlines pressures on several major American lakes from drought, water diversion, and nutrient runoff. The report names the Great Salt Lake, Lake Erie, Lake Okeechobee, Lake Mead, and Lake Powell as systems under stress.
NewsweekDrought Conditions Prompt Watering Limits in Many U.S. Cities
A study by Lawn Love identified the cities where lawn watering currently costs the most under existing restrictions. The findings coincide with widespread drought and record warmth across the contiguous United States.
theweek.comSewage and Jet Fuel Spills Enter Potomac River Near Washington D.C.
A collapsed sewer pipe released 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac in January. A separate fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews allowed 22,000 gallons of jet fuel to reach Piscataway Creek beginning in December.
NewsweekTexas Issues Ozone Action Day for Dallas-Fort Worth Area
State officials issued an alert for Sunday, May 24, advising residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to limit driving and other activities that increase emissions. The warning covers northern Texas and targets ground-level ozone formation during afternoon and evening hours.
The BbcGroup urges volunteers to remove Himalayan balsam along rivers
A conservation organization is asking residents to form teams to pull out Himalayan balsam, an invasive plant that spreads along waterways. The group will provide training and help locate priority areas for removal.
sfist.comMount Costa eco-park in Benguet offers 24 themed gardens and forest trails
The six-hectare site in La Trinidad, Benguet, operates daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and charges entrance fees between 300 and 500 pesos. It features color-coded walking routes and pandemic-era art installations integrated into the landscape.
Autumn Rain Boosts Bird Numbers in South Australia's Riverland
Heavy rainfall last weekend delivered up to 66 millimetres in Renmark and more than 40 millimetres in other Riverland towns. The rain ended an extended drought and triggered a rise in bird sightings at Gluepot Reserve and surrounding areas.
androidauthority.comDOJ Seeks User Data From Apple And Google In EZ Lynk Emissions Case
The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Apple, Google, Amazon and Walmart seeking identities and purchase records of more than 100,000 users of EZ Lynk car software. The requests are part of a 2021 lawsuit alleging the company sold devices that defeat vehicle emissions…
EuronewsPope Leo XIV Visits Southern Italy's Land of Fires Region
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Acerra on Saturday to meet families affected by decades of illegal toxic waste dumping. He addressed local leaders and thousands of residents about pollution, marginalization, and the need for solidarity.
thehindu.comPublic Vote Selects Winner of Sycamore Gap Tree Wood Artwork Competition
A competition to create an artwork from wood of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree concluded with a public vote. The winner was announced after the voting process.
thehindu.comNOAA Releases Summer Temperature Outlook for 2026
Above-average temperatures are forecast for most of the United States this summer. The Midwest shows equal chances for above-, near-, or below-normal readings.
Los Angeles TimesStudents Establish Campus Nurseries to Replant Trees in Fire-Damaged Areas
Students from schools affected by the 2025 fires are growing native trees at campus nurseries as part of the TREEAMS program. The initiative targets 5,000 trees for replanting in Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu over three to five years.
ForbesRoyal Astronomical Society Urges Governments to Classify Artificial Light as Pollution
The U.K. Royal Astronomical Society called on governments to treat artificial light at night as a pollutant. The request follows a January 2025 conference that presented data on health, wildlife, and astronomy impacts.
EuronewsPortugal Forecasts Above-Average Weekend Temperatures and Saharan Dust
Portugal's meteorological institute predicts temperatures up to 39°C this weekend along with rain and Saharan dust across the country. The agency issued a yellow alert for eight northern and central districts due to thunderstorms.