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Why painting your home white could help you survive heatwave
Devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves during the world's third-hottest August on record underscored the urgency of tackling climate change and preparing for its deadly consequences, the European global warming monitor said Tuesday. "With the world's (oceans) also remaining unusually warm, these events underline not only the urgency of reducing emissions but also the critical need to adapt to more frequent and intense climate extremes," said Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service.
China endured its hottest summer on record in 2025
China experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025, the meteorological authority said, as heatwaves continued to scorch the country's south. From June to August, "large parts of China experienced intense heat, with the national average temperature reaching 22.31C", the hottest summer since records began in 1961, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said in a social media post on Monday night.
Can a giant seawall save Indonesia's disappearing coast?
The encroaching ocean laps against a road in Karminah's village, threatening her home on Indonesia's Java island, where the government says it has a plan to hold back the tide. For residents who have seen the tide come more than a kilometre inland in parts of Java, the plan sounds like salvation.
Records smashed as new heatwave bakes southwest France
Temperature records were broken at at least four weather stations in southern France on Monday as much of the country baked in a new summer heatwave and the government called for vigilance. All-time records were also broken at meteorological stations in Bergerac, Cognac and Saint Girons, according to the national weather service, Meteo France.
Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks
Talks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress slow and countries wildly at odds on how far the proposed agreement should go. The talks are mandated to look at the full life cycle of plastic, from production to pollution, but some countries are unhappy with such a wide scope.
Japan sets record temperature of 41.8C
Japan logged a new heat record on Tuesday, with the mercury hitting 41.8C, the weather office said, warning temperatures may rise further still. Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as climate change creates ever more erratic weather patterns, and Japan is no exception.
2 Red Panda cubs born at Himalayan Zoological Park, Bulbuley, after seven years
India showcases its wetland conservation model at COP15, cites its achievements
Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli
In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of erosion.
Urban climate funding: Indian cities need $2.4 trillion by 2050 to withstand floods, heatwaves - World Bank
A World Bank report indicates Indian cities need significant investment. This investment is for resilient, low-carbon infrastructure by 2050. Cities face rising climate risks like floods and heatwaves. Economic losses could surge without action. Delhi, Chennai, Surat, and Lucknow are most vulnerable. The report urges fiscal changes and private capital to bridge the infrastructure gap.
The tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu turns to the world court as climate disasters mount
Vanuatu faces a climate crisis with rising sea levels and intensifying cyclones, devastating coral reefs and threatening communities. John Warmington mourns the loss of his beloved reef, now a coral graveyard. The International Court of Justice will advise on nations' climate obligations, a potential turning point for holding major emitters accountable.
Emissions standard debate: Centre defends SO? norms tweak, justifies rationale citing IIT, NEERI studies
The central government defends its revised SO₂ emission norms for thermal power plants, asserting they are based on scientific analysis and consultations, refuting claims of regulatory dilution. The ministry emphasizes that the decision is a strategic recalibration based on ambient air quality data and sectoral emission trends.
Female cheetah dies of injuries at Kuno
Nabha, an 8-year-old Namibian cheetah, has died at Kuno National Park due to severe injuries sustained during a hunting attempt within her enclosure. Despite a week of treatment, she succumbed to fractures in her left ulna and fibula. The cheetah population at Kuno is now 26, with all other cheetahs reported to be healthy and adapting well.
Glimpses from Kuno! Video shows Cheetahs Agni and Vayu after hunting; cubs resting