Climate

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Why Nato fears the worst as Trump decides on US support for Europe

Also in this newsletter: Stop diluting the Green Deal, demands EU climate chief

Financial Times

Electric cars and heat pumps making progress, UK climate advisers say

But the Climate Change Committee warns there's still a long way to go for the UK to reach net zero by 2050.

BBC News

Long and short-term solutions to keep yourself and your home cool in a heatwave

Much of the Midwest and the East Coast are under a heat advisory or warning this week as dangerous heat continues. Here's how to stay cool.

NPR

Heatwave poses risks to US power grid

As heat related power outages surge, things are expected to worsen, with AI-focused data centres sucking up power.

Aljazeera

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

At least eight dead in Colombia landslide

Near the Colombian city of Medellín, at least 10 people were still missing after the tragedy, which was caused by flooding in a ravine due to heavy rains.

Le Monde

Rising aviation emissions threaten UK climate targets, official advisers warn

Flights now contribute more greenhouse gas than electricity sector, Climate Change Committee says

Financial Times

Video shows passengers sweltering on Amtrak train stuck amid heatwave

The Independent

Smoke knows no boundaries: What Canada's fires mean for the U.S. in the future

June 6, 2025 • More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.

NPR

Millions swelter as heatwave descends on North America

Experts warn that the soaring temperatures could aggravate the risk of heat-related illness, especially due to high humidity levels.

BBC News

The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter

The Guardian

We can’t afford to let the climate crisis get swallowed up in the culture wars

The Irish Times

Security forces in Maoist stronghold Abujmarh gear up to meet challenges of rain, floods

The Times of India

Monday, 23 June 2025

What Environmentalists Like Me Got Wrong About Climate Change

The New York Times

Taking meaningful climate action, an absolute imperative

Taking meaningful climate action, an absolute imperative

Le Monde

Wildfires rage on Greek island of Chios

A state of emergency is declared and an arson investigation launched after five separate fires were sparked within hours.

BBC News

Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US

The Guardian

How climate change is threatening airline passenger safety

The Independent

Heatwave in the US: Hottest states, record temperatures, and safety tips you need now

The Times of India

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Tens of millions in US face dangerously hot weather in rare June heatwave

The Guardian

Heatwave begins to lift across UK while thunderstorms and rain move in

The Independent

Heatwave eases as wind and rain drift across UK

After the recent heat, Sunday feels very different - and there is unsettled weather ahead.

BBC News

Lake Chad Basin: Violence and displacement

Pinch Point explore how conflict, climate change, and geopolitics are shaping the crisis in Lake Chad.

Aljazeera

Oil Companies Fight Climate Lawsuits by Citing Free Speech

The firms say their First Amendment rights are being violated when cities and states sue and accuse them of spreading misinformation about climate change.

The New York Times

'A furnace': Life under Paris's zinc roofs during a heatwave

'A furnace': Life under Paris's zinc roofs during a heatwave

Le Monde

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Heatwave in the US: Highest temperature, duration, affected areas and more

The Times of India

Britons warned tornado could hit as severe thunderstorms to strike UK

The Independent

'Impossible to sleep before 3 am': France swelters under summer's first heatwave

'Impossible to sleep before 3 am': France swelters under summer's first heatwave

Le Monde

Repeated Floods in Assam Reflect the State Govt's Failure and Neglect of an Avoidable Disaster

The government's unpreparedness is not a lapse – it is a systemic failure.

The Wire

Yellow thunderstorm warning as UK heatwave intensifies on summer solstice

Temperatures of up to 34C are expected in the UK as the northern hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year.

BBC News

Friday, 20 June 2025

Hundreds of deaths expected this weekend during UK heatwave

The Independent

Hurricane Erick hits Mexico resort towns killing two

Video shows communities in the affected areas dealing with flood waters and a messy clean-up.

BBC News

Heat advisory in US: What you should (and shouldn’t) drink during a heatwave

The Times of India

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall In Mexico

On Thursday morning, Hurricane Erick hit Mexico’s southern coastline as a Category 3 storm, damaging businesses and homes.

The New York Times

NHS issues heat alert as Croydon temperatures hit 32º

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS and local agencies issue safety warnings as Croydon faces a heatwave with temperatures soaring to 32ºC, urging residents to take health precautions. NHS London has released urgent health advice, advising people to exercise caution and make

The Parliament Politics

Wildfire warning issued for London as temperatures soar across UK

The Independent

Wildfires and wars: Search and Rescue Brigade revolutionize Israel's emergency response

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The Jerusalem Post

South East braces for potential heatwave

Temperatures may exceed 30C in parts of south-east England on Thursday, according to UKHSA.

BBC News

Hurricane Erick upgraded to Category 4 storm as it approaches Mexico

The United States National Hurricane Center has warned of the risk of ‘life-threatening flooding and mudslides’.

Aljazeera

'Early' heatwave with temperatures reaching 38°C to sweep France, peaking Saturday

'Early' heatwave with temperatures reaching 38°C to sweep France, peaking Saturday

Le Monde

Breaking News Live Updates: Hurricane Erick barrels toward Mexico as powerful Category 3 storm

The Times of India

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Hurricane Erick Nears Mexico’s Southern Coast as Category 2 Storm

“If you are in low-lying areas, near rivers, near waterways, it is best for you to go to shelters,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said.

The New York Times

Trump threatens to withhold funds from California wildfire victims

The Independent

Hurricane Erick intensifies: What to know about its path and how to remain safe

The Times of India

From Chenonceau to the Acropolis, heritage sites face the impacts of climate change

From Chenonceau to the Acropolis, heritage sites face the impacts of climate change

Le Monde

Hurricane Erick approaches Pacific coast, threatens Mexico with flooding

Erick is expected to rapidly intensify and reach major hurricane strength as it approaches Mexico’s coast.

Aljazeera

Temperatures surpass 29C as UK heads for heatwave

The nights will also be much warmer from Thursday, with many areas seeing temperatures in the high teens.

BBC News

How to survive a heatwave

The Times

Why the world cannot quit coal

Ten years after the signing of the Paris climate accord, demand for coal is still growing — largely because of India and China — and shows no signs of peaking

Financial Times

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Watch: Delhi Airport floods after rainwater enters terminal; staff use buckets to clear it

The Times of India

Tropical Storm in the Pacific is expected to become a hurricane

The Independent

In Brazil, a fight over offshore drilling tests Lula’s climate ambitions

Aljazeera

Heatwave likely as yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England

The alerts covers most of England and warns of an impact on health and social care due to high temperatures.

BBC News

China Is Unleashing a New Export Shock on the World

As President Trump’s tariffs close off the U.S. market, Chinese goods are flooding countries from Southeast Asia to Europe to Latin America.

The New York Times

A luxury of challenges for Luca de Meo at Kering

A series of delicate issues awaits the Italian executive, who comes from Renault: an unfavorable economic climate, significant group debt and the collapse of sales at flagship brand Gucci. Financial markets have responded positively to the announcement of his appointment.

Le Monde

Beat the heatwave with our pick of London’s best hotels with pools

The Times

London faces higher risk of summer wildfires, capital’s brigade warns

Fire services across UK invest in new kit and training as impacts of climate change grow

Financial Times

Monday, 16 June 2025

Fake fundraising pages sprout after West Virginia floods kill six

The Independent

Watch: Houses and roads destroyed by deadly flash flooding in West Virginia

Torrential rain caused flash floods in that led to at least six deaths in the state, including a 3-year-old child.

BBC News

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Shocking Scenes In Tehran After Israeli Attacks; Water Pipes Explode, Sewage Floods Streets | VIRAL

The Times of India

Flash flooding kills 3 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people

The Independent

Macron visits Greenland in show of European unity and signal to Trump

France's Emmanuel Macron is visiting Greenland to hold talks on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change and critical minerals.

BBC News

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Tony Blair is right: our climate change policies are irrational

Former UK prime minister’s criticism of UK’s push to net-zero applies equally to Ireland and its unachievable greenhouse gas targets

The Times

Flash flooding hits homes for a second time

People waiting to return to their homes following flooding nine months ago have been hit again.

BBC News

At least 11 dead and others missing in San Antonio flash flooding

The Independent

Friday, 13 June 2025

Amber thunderstorm warning for east and south-east England

The Met Office warning comes as Friday could break the record for the hottest day of the year so far.

BBC News

Thunderstorm alert issued for Harrow this weekend

The Parliament Politics

Hurricane Season Started Two Weeks Ago. Where Are the Storms?

The Atlantic hurricane season got off to a quiet start. That’s not unusual, experts said.

The New York Times

Hot weather to be cut short by thunderstorms this weekend - Met Office

The Independent

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Thunderstorms could dampen Trump’s military parade and even cancel it

The Independent

At least 49 dead in South Africa floods, including children

Flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has killed dozens of people and left hundreds of families homeless.

Aljazeera

Heat-health alerts to kick in as parts of UK face thunderstorms

Temperatures on Friday will likely match the previous hottest day of 2025 so far.

BBC News

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers

A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change.

Aljazeera

School Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49

The authorities were still searching for four children. Inclement weather has left thousands displaced.

The New York Times

At least 49 killed in South African flooding, children missing

Heavy snowfall, torrential rain and freezing winds have affected several areas of the Eastern Cape province, with most of the country experiencing brutal winter weather conditions since last week.

Le Monde

First heat-health alerts issued for 2025 while storms bring flood risk

Lightning, hail, gusty winds and flash flooding are likely to affect parts of the UK over the next few days

BBC News

How the state plans to shield SA’s coast from climate change

More than 12.9 million people live within 20km of the coast, and 60% of the economy depends on coastal infrastructure and natural resources

The Mail & Guardian

Met Office issues three-day thunderstorm warning across parts of UK

The Independent

Drought fears in Europe amid reports May was world’s second hottest ever

May 2025 was the second warmest ever globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service

The Irish Times

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Critical report on Muslim Brotherhood could 'rekindle a sense of fear' in France, says expert

The government on Wednesday released a redacted version of a report on the infiltration of the Muslim Brotherhood movement in France. For weeks, political and media attention has been fixated on the issue, driven by interior minister Bruno Retailleau, who is aware of the political gain he might reap from it. The document - which was presented to France's Defence and National Security Council - immediately led to a call from President Emmanuel Macron for new measures to counter what the authors call a “threat to national cohesion”. One of the expert witnesses questioned for the report was researcher Frank Fregosi. In an interview with Mediapart's Lucie Delaporte, the academic voices his concern over the impact of the document and the widespread climate of mistrust facing practising Muslims in France.

Mediapart

Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night.

BBC News

Can Spain’s PM outrun the scandals threatening to overtake him?

Pedro Sánchez fled the floods crisis, was silent on the power cut and is mired in claims of dirty tricks — and now faces protest in Madrid

The Times

'Israel has enough problems without kidnapping Thunberg': Trump replies to reporter

US President Donald Trump insinuated that climate activist Greta Thunberg needed to seek anger management classes.

The Jerusalem Post

'The climate is toxic, especially on TV': French Muslims express their dismay during Eid

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Le Monde

Why the climate apocalypse genre is still on fire

The Independent

Monday, 9 June 2025

Wildfire breaks out near Jerusalem's Ein Kerem, firefighters deployed in area

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The Jerusalem Post

UK: Palestine and climate activists urge government to secure release of Madleen crew

Middle East Eye

Aid cuts put key work to protect millions from climate crisis at risk

The Independent

Photos: Climate action clashes with tradition in Ireland’s peat bogs

Aljazeera

Israeli forces stop aid ship carrying activists from reaching Gaza

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the Madleen, which Israel says is "safely" heading to its shores.

BBC News

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Tropical Storm Barbara threatens hurricane off Mexico

The Independent

Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister said climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board were "Hamas propaganda spokespeople"

BBC News

Heavy rainfall triggers deadly flooding in northeast India

Severe monsoon rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides in northeast India, killing at least 48 people.

Aljazeera

Israel Vows to Stop Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard From Reaching Gaza

The attempt to block the flotilla carrying the famed climate activist comes 15 years after a similar aid effort ended in deadly violence.

The New York Times

Draft oil and gas regulations spark climate justice concerns

The Mail & Guardian

Saturday, 7 June 2025

‘It’s high spirits’: life aboard Greta Thunberg’s Gaza-bound flotilla

The climate activist talks to The Sunday Times on board the Madleen, due to arrive on Monday with aid supplies — and she is expecting a clash with Israeli forces

The Times

US transport dept says Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority

The mandate that the DoT challenged was a key part of former President Joe Biden’s plan to address climate change.

Aljazeera

Weekend weather warning as Met Office forecasts thunderstorms

The Independent

Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change

The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.

BBC News

Friday, 6 June 2025

Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of England and Wales

The Met Office warns frequent lightning, hail and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards.

BBC News

Met Office issue thunderstorm warning as UK braces for wet weekend

The Independent

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Socceroos on brink of World Cup spot; Trump’s feud with Musk escalates; Labor ‘gaslighting’ public over climate crisis

Socceroos all but book 2026 World Cup berth; Elon Musk’s attacks rile US president

The Guardian

Doubts grow over pace of Britain’s clean power push

Also in this week’s newsletter, growing fears of steel imports ‘flooding’ the country

Financial Times

Mapped: Canada’s wildfires are impacting air quality in the US

The Independent

Building housing indigenous art burns down in Canada's wildfires

BBC News

A UK heatwave is coming — here’s where to make a weekend of it

The Times

Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Germany after nine injured in turbulence

Milan-bound Ryanair flight diverts to southern Germany due to heavy turbulence from a thunderstorm

The Irish Times

In Puerto Rico, tensions rise over the private electricity operator

Twice since the end of 2024, massive outages have plunged this US Caribbean territory into darkness, amid a severe energy crisis fueled by decades of underinvestment and the devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017.

Le Monde

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across a third of United States

More than 212 active fires were burning as of Tuesday, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

Aljazeera

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Canadian wildfires prompt air-quality alerts across five US states

The Guardian

Watch: Canadian wildfires torch vehicle, turn sky deep red

More than 200 fires are burning in the country, with over 100 of them considered out of control

BBC News

Thunderstorm warning as Met Office forecast heavy rain to batter UK

The Independent

Canadian wildfire smoke causes air quality hazards in the US and reaches Europe

Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the American Midwest. Huge plumes of smoke have even reached Europe, the European Union's climate monitoring service said Tuesday.

Le Monde

London ‘needs £2 billion to save it from surface water flooding’

The Times

In Puerto Rico, a Struggle for Power Comes to Light

The Trump administration is clawing back millions in climate grants promised to credit unions in Puerto Rico. A reporter traveled to the island to meet people affected by the rollback.

The New York Times

Climate change adds to Syria’a problems as Damask rose harvests fade

Syria’s harvest has shrunk as a result of climate change-related drought, further complicating the country’s economic recovery

The Irish Times

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Watch: Canada wildfire smoke drifts into US and across the Atlantic

BBC News

BlackRock removed from Texas blacklist after climate policy rollback

Decision allows state funds to buy shares in the asset manager and invest in its funds following three-year boycott

Financial Times

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blankets the Upper Midwest

Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and parts of Nebraska and Michigan were under air quality alerts on Tuesday, with advisories for more vulnerable groups to stay indoors or limit outdoor activity.

The New York Times

Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe

The Independent

Fema chief told staff he ‘didn’t know’ about US hurricane season

David Richardson baffles Fema staff with ‘joke’ that critics say betrays an ignorance which should get him fired

The Times

Greta Thunberg aboard Gaza flotilla: Doing nothing ‘is not an option’

The Swedish climate activist speaks to Middle East Eye from aboard vessel heading to Palestinian enclave with urgent supplies

Middle East Eye

Who’s onboard the Madleen Gaza flotilla, and where has it reached so far?

The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.

Aljazeera

‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects

A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides

The Guardian

On Greece’s Lesbos, new migrant camp sparks wildfire fears

EU-funded camp being built in forest on Lesbos, but lawsuits filed to halt construction

The Irish Times

Canada faces early and intense wildfire season

Two Canadian provinces have declared a state of emergency as intense wildfires, fueled by hot and dry weather, are forcing thousands to evacuate.

Le Monde

Monday, 2 June 2025

Why monsoon rains wreak havoc annually in India's cities

Indian cities flood again as poor planning, outdated drainage and climate change expose the urban crisis.

BBC News

Fema chief tells staff he did not know US has hurricane season

The Guardian

Canada’s wildfires may impact gas prices: here’s how

The Independent

Photos: Iraq probes fish die-off in marshes

Drought, climate change, poison, and low river flow among the possible reasons for the mass deaths.

Aljazeera

Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission mocked by Republican senator

The climate activist, who is sailing to Gaza on a flotilla with other campaigners, was criticised by Lindsey Graham on X

The Times

EU science advisers put clamp on carbon credits to meet 2040 climate target

Allowing market instruments would damage bloc’s credibility, board says

Financial Times

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue

The Guardian

Aid ship aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza sets sail from Italy

The 12-person crew, which includes climate activist Greta Thunberg, expects to take seven days to reach Gaza.

Aljazeera

Scientists accuse New Zealand and Ireland of trying to cover up livestock emissions

‘Accounting trick’ to support methane-emitting sectors undermines fight against climate change, say researchers

Financial Times

Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality into some US states

The Independent

Death toll in Nigeria floods hits more than 200, officials say

There are 500 people missing in the town of Mokwa, but officials fear no more survivors will be found.

BBC News

Saturday, 31 May 2025

Wildfires Are Raging in the Canadian Prairies. Here’s What to Know.

Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota are already seeing air quality deteriorate because of smoke from the fires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

The New York Times

Don’t look to the coming general election for an answer to climate breakdown

Declassified UK

Trump’s EPA Kills Grant to Climate Nonprofit Over Its Support for Palestine

The Intercept

Death toll from Nigeria flash floods rises to 151

BBC News

Nigeria floods death toll crosses 150 as thousands displaced

At least 3,018 people displaced and 265 houses destroyed in the floods in central Nigeria as more rains are feared.

Aljazeera

151 killed after flash floods submerge town

The Independent

Central Nigeria floods kill more than 115: 'The toll keeps rising,' officials say

Rescue teams continued to search for missing residents after torrential rains late on Wednesday through early Thursday washed away and submerged dozens of homes in and around the town of Mokwa. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) described it as an 'unprecedented flood.'

Le Monde

‘Like touching climate change’: glaciers reveal records of the way the world was

The Guardian

Friday, 30 May 2025

Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air quality

The Independent

Smoke From Wildfires in Canada Wafts Into the Upper Midwest

States across the border issued air advisories about particulate pollution that are expected to last for several days.

The New York Times

More hot, dry weather forecast as Canada battles wildfires

The Canada wildfires have triggered two provincial states of emergency and air quality advisories as far as the US state of Illinois.

BBC News

At least 115 die in Nigeria floods as rescue efforts continue

The Guardian

Thousands evacuate as Nova Scotia fights wildfires

Wildfires in the Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia have destroyed homes and caused thousands of people to evacuate. As of Monday, around 16,400 people have been forced to leave their homes near Halifax, Nova Scotia’s largest city. The region has seen

The Parliament Politics

More than 100 killed in heavy Nigeria flooding, rescue efforts ongoing

Local officials warn the death toll could rise after heavy rainfall flooded a market town in Niger State.

Aljazeera

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Malibu hires private security for wildfire zones as coastal highway reopens

The Guardian

How 1.4bn Indians are adapting to climate change

As heat, floods and drought get worse, people are getting creative

The Economist

Thousands Evacuate in Canada as Multiple Wildfires Rage

Officials declared a state of emergency for the entire province of Manitoba on Wednesday as out-of-control fires threatened several communities.

The New York Times

Thousands flee wildfire in Manitoba

"This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people's living memory," the province's premier said.

BBC News

Heatwaves hit different when you’re a redhead

The Independent

Britain ‘could run out of drinking water within ten years’

Population growth and climate change will put too much pressure on the system unless more reservoirs are built, says water minister

The Times

Thousands evacuate as Canada's Manitoba province declares wildfire emergency

More than 17,000 people in Canada's western Manitoba province were being evacuated on Wednesday, as the region experienced a terrifying start to wildfire season. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared: 'This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people's living memory.'

Le Monde

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

German Court Dismisses a Climate Suit but Opens the Door to Future Cases

The judges ruled that German civil law could be used to hold companies accountable for the worldwide effects of their emissions.

The New York Times

Before and after the NSW floods: view from the sky reveals scale of disaster

The Guardian

UK temperatures set to hit 26C but is a 'mini-heatwave' likely?

Temperatures are set to rise across England and eastern Wales over the next few days, as this spring is confirmed as the sunniest on record.

BBC News

German court rejects Peruvian farmer’s climate case against RWE

Judge rules that companies ‘may be obligated to take preventive measures’ to counter their emissions.

Aljazeera

Landmark Peruvian farmer climate case against German power group is thrown out

Hamm court confirms principle of liability but rules risk of flooding to property not high enough

Financial Times

Court rules against Peruvian farmer in landmark climate lawsuit

The Independent

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Australia news live: Bridget McKenzie scorns ‘gratuitous advice’ to Nationals from Liberals; 9,000 still isolated after NSW floods

The Guardian

Prince Harry flies from LA to Shanghai to promote greener travel

Duke of Sussex made surprise visit to China to urge travel industry to meet global climate goals

The Times

First tropical storm of the year could come weeks earlier than normal

The Independent

Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands

Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing.

Aljazeera

Dry heat to torrential rain - enter the age of 'weather whiplash'

Our weather is likely to see wild swings from one extreme to another over short periods of time because of climate change.

BBC News

Monday, 26 May 2025

Memorial Day Storms Cause Delays for Holiday Travelers

Thunderstorms in the south and central United States caused flight delays during Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of the summer travel season.

The New York Times

Australia news live: Liberals rue ‘fairy floss politics’ and policy black hole under Dutton; looting warning follows floods

The Guardian

Hold the insect burger: eating bugs is bad for the climate

The Times

Storms and floods kill over a dozen as early rains batter South Asia

The Independent

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Australia news live: Labor projected to win ‘most complex count in history’ in Calwell; 384 homes uninhabitable after NSW floods

The Guardian

Revealed: The true cost of climate crisis for world’s poorest countries

The Independent

These Plants Protect Larvae From Wildfires

Growths on plants formed by parasitic weevils help their offspring hunker down on a Brazilian savanna and outlast the flames.

The New York Times

EU close to reaching climate goals despite green backlash

Bloc is within one percentage point of meeting greenhouse gas emissions reduction target by 2030

Financial Times

Saturday, 24 May 2025

Think fast: global warming is coming for our heritage

Action is needed now to protect and preserve Ireland’s heritage in the face of climate change, but heritage itself can be part of the solution

The Times

Australia news live: interstate emergency teams help assess NSW floods damage; fare-free day for Sydney train passengers

The Guardian

Record floods kill four and devastate eastern Australia

About 50,000 people are still isolated after powerful weather system dumped months of rain in three days.

Aljazeera

What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season

The Independent

My weekend at Zambia’s wild, waterborne carnival

When floods spill across the western plains, the stage is set for the remarkable celebration of Kuomboka — and tourists are being invited to join the party

Financial Times

Tokyo lowers water bills during summer to encourage residents to use air conditioning during heat waves

The Japanese capital has announced that this summer it will cover the fixed portion of residents' water bills to help them cope with increasingly intense summer heat, a consequence of climate change.

Le Monde

Friday, 23 May 2025

Record Number of Americans Apply for British Citizenship

New data showed applications surged in the first three months of this year, which some analysts attributed to the political climate in the U.S.

The New York Times

NSW floods: estimated 10,000 properties damaged after deadly flooding as clean-up begins

The Guardian

Climate change fuelling spread of deadly fungal diseases, study warns

The Independent

Record floods devastate eastern Australia

The storms have dumped more than six months' worth of rain over three days, smashing flood-height records in some areas. 50,000 people are still stranded.

Le Monde

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Australia news live: new analysis links NSW floods to climate change; count in Bradfield narrows teal’s lead over Liberal to just five votes

The Guardian

House Bill Would Derail Biden’s Signature Climate Law

The New York Times

It’s going to be another above-average Atlantic hurricane season

The Independent

UK seas in hot water as warm spring drives ‘marine heatwave’

The Times

Busy hurricane season expected as forecasters fear Trump cuts

The warning comes as cuts to American research raise fears over the ability to track and prepare for them.

BBC News

BoE should stay in its ‘swim lane’ on climate risks, says deputy governor

Central bank should steer clear of interfering in political debate around net zero, Sarah Breeden argues

Financial Times

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Minnesota Teens Are Fighting Climate Anxiety With Shovels

The New York Times

Morning Mail: Trump confronts South African president, NSW floods warning, Spurs claim Europa trophy

The Guardian

'Shrinking Nemo': Smaller clownfish sound alarm on ocean heat

Fish made famous by the movie Finding Nemo are shrinking to cope with marine heatwaves.

BBC News

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in UK for first time

Discovery shows how climate change is driving spread of tropical diseases to new regions

Financial Times

Wildfires devastated the Amazon basin in 2024

The Economist

Giant hailstones hit Toulouse as flooding kills three in France

The Independent

Three killed by ‘vicious’ floods in south of France

Mayors in the Riviera are describing ‘incomprehensible’ damage and ‘avalanches of water’

The Times

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Experts propose new Scottish climate change targets

Ministers are expected to adopt the recommendations after abandoning repeatedly-missed targets last year.

BBC News

Australia news live: 150 rescues in 12 hours as NSW SES issues more evacuation warnings over ‘dangerous major flooding’

The Guardian

Tropical wave detected in Atlantic weeks before hurricane season

The Independent

France and Germany urge EU to scrap supply chain rules

Leaders say regulation aimed at protecting workers and climate outside bloc will harm economic competitiveness

Financial Times

Monday, 19 May 2025

Australia’s climate targets are only as good as the action behind them. We need to aim higher

The Guardian

The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial

President Trump’s administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.

The New York Times

European companies’ muddled message on climate

Major corporations have greener policy positions than their industry lobby groups

Financial Times

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Australia news live: Albanese meets Zelenskyy and pope in Rome; eight rescued from NSW floods

The Guardian

Flash flooding kills dozens in Nigeria

Rescuers in Nigeria are continuing to recover bodies after flash flooding killed at least 36 people.

Aljazeera

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Heat Wave Sparks Record Temperatures and Wildfires Across Israel

Haaretz

Minnesota as a Refuge From Climate Change? 3 Wildfires Show Otherwise.

Wildfires are common in the state. But scientists say this week’s blazes in a northeastern region are a sign of more severe effects from a warning planet.

The New York Times

Top winemaker ‘may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis’

The Guardian

Friday, 16 May 2025

School newspapers thousands of miles apart team up to heal from wildfires

The Independent

WATCH: Tornado tears through Wisconsin as severe weather outbreak threatens millions

Severe storms and tornadoes hit Wisconsin and Minnasota on Thursday with a new round of severe thunderstorms expected on Friday

BBC News

Almost 300m people at risk of death through starvation – report

Aid cuts, conflict, climate and economic shocks contribute to sixth consecutive rise in numbers facing ‘high levels of food insecurity’

The Guardian

Meet the pair donating £5.2m a week to climate change

The Times

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Canada’s Wildfire Season Is Off to a Deadly Start

Two people were trapped and killed by a wildfire in a small town in Manitoba, where the provincial capital, Winnipeg, is wilting under a record-breaking heat wave.

The New York Times

Texas swelters as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across state

The Guardian

Nigerian author wins inaugural climate fiction prize

Author Abi Daré has been awarded the £10,000 prize for her second novel, And So I Roar.

BBC News

Women contribute less to climate emissions than men, study finds

The Independent

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Understaffed National Weather Service reportedly trying to fill 155 jobs before next month’s hurricane season

The Independent

Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes

The Guardian

How beavers can help win the fight against floods in Lincolnshire

The Times

Syria: Rebuilding agriculture in the Deir Ezzor region

The war has devastated farms and irrigation networks, which are also facing the consequences of climate change. With 45% of Syrians reliant on agriculture, the current authorities have aimed to regain food self-sufficiency.

Le Monde

California Approves 17 Percent Rate Increase for State Farm

Homeowners reeling from the wildfires in January say that State Farm’s increased rates are unfair and unfounded.

The New York Times

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Energy Australia is in court accused of greenwashing. What is the case about and why is it significant?

Climate group alleges energy giant misled 400,000 customers about ‘Go Neutral’ product, arguing that carbon offsets don’t actually remove emissions

The Guardian

Minnesota wildfires explode over nearly 20,000 acres

The Independent

Foreign tourists scared away as US ‘puts up closed sign’

The fiery political climate, confusing visa rules and President Trump’s tariff war will result in a $12.5 billion drop in spending by visitors, analysts say

The Times

Trump Seeks to Deport Venezuelans, Farmers Succeed in Fight Over Climate Data, and More

The New York Times

Amid the Siberian winter, strange snow mounds have emerged after the accelerated thawing of permafrost

These mounds are not new, but they are multiplying due to climate change and are spreading into cities, threatening some infrastructure.

Le Monde

Monday, 12 May 2025

Midwest Grapples With Wildfires During Record Heat and Dry Conditions

A large swath of Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Nebraska was on high alert on Monday. Temperatures were expected to approach 100 degrees in some places.

The New York Times

Western North Carolina faces ‘first noteworthy flooding threat’ since Hurricane Helene

The Independent

Climate crisis threatens the banana, the world’s most popular fruit, research shows

The fourth most important food crop is in peril as the Latin America and the Caribbean suffer from climate disaster

The Guardian

How we made it: cities facing the next climate disaster

‘Sitting ducks’ in focus following Valencia flooding and LA fires

Financial Times

Sunday, 11 May 2025

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say

The victims were mostly children and elderly people, with an additional 28 injured.

Aljazeera

Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Forecasters warn of flash flooding from Florida to Virginia amid a slow-moving system that is expected to bring heavy rainfall through Wednesday.

The New York Times

Thunderstorms and floods forecast despite driest spring for decades

A yellow warning has been issued for thunderstorms and floods, despite the UK experiencing its driest spring for nearly 70 years.

BBC News

Want to know how the world really ends? Look to TV show Families Like Ours

The Danish drama is piercing in its ordinariness. In the real world, the climate crisis worsens and authoritarians take charge as we calmly look away

The Guardian

Glacier gets Himalayan funeral as thousands of ice sheets ‘die’

Scientists warn of a rapid acceleration in the loss of land ice sheets, compounding climate change

Financial Times

Saturday, 10 May 2025

White House Orders Federal Agencies to Stop Considering ‘Social Cost of Carbon’

The Trump administration has directed agencies to stop estimating the economic impact of climate change when developing policies and regulations.

The New York Times

Where does Pope Leo XIV stand on key issues like sexual abuse, climate and poverty?

The Guardian

Friday, 9 May 2025

Neom climate adviser warns futuristic city could alter weather patterns

Vast construction project running across 170km raises environmental concerns

Financial Times

On climate change, the new pope is likely to match Francis’ focus.

The New York Times

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms bring rain and hail to parts of the Balkans

The Guardian

Misinformation floods India and Pakistan as officials keep quiet

The Independent

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Noaa to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters: ‘Major loss’

The Guardian

As the conclave gathers, let debt justice be Pope Francis’s legacy

Honour Francis’s vision for 2025 by cancelling unjust debts and funding climate action in the Global South.

Aljazeera

Trump is slashing US spending on climate aid. But all is not lost

The Independent

Hope to halt climate change by thickening Arctic sea ice

The Times

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Australia news live: Chandler-Mather fires back at Albanese; shareholders lodge protest votes against Woodside over oil giant’s climate failures

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The Guardian

HSBC accused of ‘bulldozing through’ key climate policy

The Independent

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

The papal in-tray: new pontiff will have to hit the ground running on so many urgent issues

From conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, migration to climate crisis and schisms in the church, the honeymoon period will be short

The Guardian

Watch: Marble-size hailstones and thunderstorms hit Paris

After a week of good weather, Paris was hit by a hailstorm and thunder on Saturday afternoon.

BBC News

Why 35 House Democrats Joined Republicans Against a Major Climate Policy

The New York Times

Monday, 5 May 2025

Wildfire destroys about 5,000 hectares of Dartmoor national park

The Guardian

Schwarzenegger out to ‘terminate pollution’ with Tony Blair

The former California governor is promoting his Vienna climate conference with help from his fellow actor Danny DeVito

The Times

Firefighters tackling ongoing wildfire on Dartmoor

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says the fire has spread across about 3km on Dartmoor.

BBC News

Avignon Festival's deputy director quits amid allegations of improper behavior

After an agreement with the theatre festival's management, Pierre Gendronneau quit due to a 'climate of suspicion surrounding him,' after two accusations, one from a previous role at the Festival d'Automne.

Le Monde

Sunday, 4 May 2025

What’s the connection between Israeli wildfires and ‘green colonialism’?

Researchers say Israel’s worst wildfires were exacerbated by non-native trees that Israel has been planting for decades.

Aljazeera

Cost of emissions from five major Australian resource companies more than $900bn, study finds

US researchers link BHP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Whitehaven Coal and Woodside Energy to specific climate harms over three decades

The Guardian

Killer fungus will spread as climate heats up, experts warn

The Times

Saturday, 3 May 2025

One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach

Atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the central United States in early April.

The New York Times

Scientific societies to do climate assessment after Trump administration dismissed authors

The Guardian

How Conspiracy Theories About Palestinian Arsonists Spread Like Wildfire in Israel

Haaretz

Friday, 2 May 2025

Puerto Rico drops climate lawsuit after DoJ sues states to block threats to big oil

The Guardian

Trump NASA budget prioritizes missions on the moon and Mars over research

The White House wants to focus on 'beating China back to the Moon and putting the first human on Mars.' The administration is requesting $18.8 billion for NASA, down from $24.8 billion last year. NASA's Earth Science division would be slashed by more than $1.1 billion, cutting what the proposal calls 'low-priority climate monitoring satellites.'

Le Monde

How the political consensus on climate change has shattered

In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.

BBC News

What Australia’s Vote Means for Climate in a Major Coal Economy

The New York Times

Israel says Jerusalem wildfires largely contained - live updates

The Independent

Thursday, 1 May 2025

Dozens of homeless people living in national forest evicted by US Forest Service

Service closing area in Oregon for wildfire prevention plan months after Trump order to increase timber production

The Guardian

Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan over plans to sue fossil fuel companies for climate harm

The Independent

Hottest May 1 on record as temperature hits 28C

Emergency services warn of water dangers as Britons try to cool off while the risk of wildfires has increased

The Times

Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires Near Jerusalem for 2nd Day

Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after gaining partial control of the blaze, but warned that a change in the wind could fan the flames.

The New York Times

Four ways your plants could be affected by spring heatwave

With warm weather hitting the UK, here's what gardening experts advise for keeping your plants alive.

BBC News

The Jerusalem Wildfires Are No Surprise, but Israel Ignored All Warnings

Haaretz

This May Day, workers unite to make big polluters pay for climate damage

Pushed to the brink by heat and injustice, South Asia’s workers demand reparations from fossil fuel corporations.

Aljazeera

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires

Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem.

BBC News

Climate change made South Korea’s deadliest wildfires twice as likely

The Independent

Solar panels on all new homes as part of Labour’s net-zero push

Sir Keir Starmer rejects Sir Tony Blair’s calls to reset ‘irrational’ climate policies because they were ‘doomed to fail’

The Times

With song and seed, Brazil’s Indigenous Maxakali confront climate change

The Atlantic Forest used to blanket Maxakali territory. But as the forest disappears, the group faces intense heat.

Aljazeera

Wildfires near Jerusalem prompt army deployment

Dark plumes of smoke billowed above highways near the Israeli city as rapidly spreading fires caused several injuries and prompted Defense Minister Israel Katz to declare the situation a 'national emergency.'

Le Monde

US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid ‘climate of fear’

The Guardian

Israelis Near Wildfires: 'Everyone Left Their Cars, I Grabbed My Two-year-old and Ran'

Haaretz

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Temperatures could reach 30C in spring heatwave

Parts of central and southern England are set to reach record-breaking highs on local election day

The Times

Trump’s assault on climate make UN talks an ‘uphill battle’, says Cop30 chair

The Guardian

UK launches new satellite to study climate change – and more is coming

The Independent

‘Traitors’: Hate-filled songs target Indian Muslims after Kashmir attack

Wave of incendiary music tracks fueling Islamophobic hate floods Indian social media after April 22 killings.

Aljazeera

Monday, 28 April 2025

It’s time to reset our failing climate policies, says Tony Blair

The Independent

Trump’s first 100 days supercharged a global ‘freefall of rights’, says Amnesty

World now in era of repressive regimes’ impunity, climate inaction and unchecked corporate power, says report

The Guardian

Climate barometer: a mixed forecast for sustainability

From falling emissions to conscious fashion and marine conservation, this month’s climate barometer tracks Ireland’s progress—and challenges—in sustainability

The Times

UK could see hottest April weather in seven years with 27C expected this week

Temperatures are climbing this week with most places getting into the twenties Celsius but will it be a heatwave?

BBC News

Sunday, 27 April 2025

Britain to bask in seven-year April high of 27C this week

The Met Office forecasts that warm air from Europe will bring near-heatwave conditions by Wednesday and Thursday

The Times

UK to see warmest April weather in seven years

BBC Weather's Matt Taylor has the details on how long April's "mini heatwave" will last.

BBC News

Saturday, 26 April 2025

Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record

The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.

BBC News

Why Australia’s most prominent climate change deniers have stopped talking about the climate

Global warming sceptics now argue it is more palatable with the electorate to pivot from climate denialism to anti-renewable energy scepticism

The Guardian

UK activist group Just Stop Oil holds its last climate protest

The group mainly campaigned for UK to end the extraction of oil and gas by 2030.

Aljazeera

Friday, 25 April 2025

Australian election 2025 live: Dutton listens to locals sharing crime stories in NT; heavy rain and flooding to hit northern NSW

The Guardian

Is climate change affecting U.S. allergy season?

The Independent

Pakistanis' daily struggle against climate dangers: Repeated flooding, food crises and heatwaves

Le Monde traveled to some of the areas worst affected by the devastating 2022 floods. The population, whether having fled to the Karachi slums or trying to survive where they are, continues to pay a heavy price for climate disruptions they did nothing to cause.

Le Monde

Mini heatwave to hit UK ahead of bank holiday weekend

The Times

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground

Climate activists may be going deeper underground.

BBC News

Teenager charged with starting 15,000-acre New Jersey wildfire

The Times

When is a ‘mini heatwave’ set to hit the UK?

The Independent

Teen charged with arson over massive New Jersey wildfire

The Guardian

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.

BBC News