Tag: #climatechange

Met Office Finds Winter Warmth Bringing More Flowers to Britain and Ireland

A decade of New Year Plant Hunt records shows each 1°C rise in Nov–Dec temperatures brings about 2.5 more wild plant species into bloom.

#climatechange, #phenology, #botany, #metoffice, #citizenscience

Cyclones Hayley and Jenna batter remote Australia in unusually intense season start

Two storms in days hit WA’s Dampier Peninsula and the Cocos Islands, underscoring an early surge in intense cyclones and strain on remote services.

#australia, #cyclone, #western-australia, #cocoskeelingislands, #climatechange

Report warns 6.9 million Australians live on the urban firefront as heatwave grips south-east

Climate Council and former fire chiefs say city sprawl puts 6.9 million Australians at bushfire risk, urging tougher planning, retrofits and faster cuts.

#bushfire, #heatwave, #australia, #climatechange, #urbanplanning

Scientists forecast a mid-century ‘peak glacier extinction’ as thousands vanish each year

New modeling projects glacier losses will peak around mid-century, with 2,000–4,000 glaciers disappearing annually depending on emissions cuts.

#glaciers, #climatechange, #globalwarming, #watersecurity, #alps

Worst Since Black Summer: Heatwave Pushes Southern Australia to the Limit

A severe heatwave hits southern Australia with mid-40s temperatures, straining health and power systems and raising fire danger across several states.

#heatwave, #australia, #bushfires, #extremeheat, #climatechange

UK Records Warmest and Sunniest Year as Met Office Confirms 2025 Climate Milestones

The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, with persistent heat, drought and flooding pointing to accelerating climate change.

#ukweather, #climatechange, #metoffice, #heatwaves, #drought

Unprecedented Atmospheric River Causes Devastating Floods in Pacific Northwest

Severe flooding from an atmospheric river impacts the Pacific Northwest, displacing thousands and causing extensive damage.

#pacificnorthwest, #flooding, #atmosphericriver, #climatechange

Cyclones Senyar and Ditwah Devastate Southeast Asia, Highlighting Climate Change's Role

Tropical Cyclones Senyar and Ditwah cause over 1,800 deaths in Southeast Asia, emphasizing climate change's impact and need for preparedness.

#climatechange, #southeastasia, #cyclones, #disaster, #resilience

6-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Unearthed, Unveiling Earth's Ancient Climate

Scientists discover 6-million-year-old ice in Antarctica, revealing ancient climate insights, extending ice core record significantly beyond previous limits.

#antarctica, #climatechange, #icecore, #science, #ancientclimate

UNEP's GEO-7 Report Urges Global Action to Avert Environmental Crisis

UNEP's GEO-7 report highlights urgent need for global action on climate, citing potential crises by 2030s without intervention.

#unep, #climatechange, #environmentalcrisis, #biodiversity

Scientists Warn of Potential Collapse of Crucial Ocean Current, Threatening Severe Cooling in Europe

Study warns of severe European cooling if Atlantic circulation collapses, urging emission cuts to prevent climate catastrophe.

#climatechange, #AMOC, #Europe, #scientificstudy

2025 Set to Be Among Hottest Years, Urging Climate Action

2025 is projected to be a record hot year, nearing critical temperature thresholds, underscoring urgent climate action needs.

#climatechange, #globalwarming, #parisagreement, #cop30, #climateaction

Seattle Faces Prolonged Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Risks Amid Climate Concerns

Seattle braces for heavy rain and floods, with warnings of rivers, tides, and landslides. Residents urged to prepare.

#seattle, #rainfall, #flooding, #climatechange, #weather

UN Chief Calls for International Law Adherence Amid Global Conflicts and Climate Challenges

UN Secretary-General Guterres stresses international law for resolving conflicts and climate action at Reuters NEXT conference.

#unitednations, #internationalrelations, #climatechange, #globalconflicts

Southeast Asia Faces Devastating Impact from Catastrophic Floods and Landslides

Over 1,400 dead in Southeast Asia due to floods and landslides. Urgent need for climate adaptation emphasized amidst widespread devastation.

#southeastasia, #floods, #climatechange, #disasterpreparedness