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Today: March 27, 2025

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Asia|Environment|World

South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 26

Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday from a day earlier, as authorities called the blazes the country's worst

South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 26
Asia|Business|Environment|Food|Science

Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s ancient tradition of making fish sauce

Fish sauce is an indelible part of Vietnam's culture and essential for its vibrant cuisine

Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s ancient tradition of making fish sauce
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ambitious climate action could boost global 2040 GDP by 0.2%, says OECD study

Accelerated climate action could boost global GDP by 0.2% by 2040 compared with current policies, a study showed on Tuesday, as delegates from 40 countries meet in

Ambitious climate action could boost global 2040 GDP by 0.2%, says OECD study
Environment|Europe|World

War ignited record-breaking wildfires in Ukraine last year, scientists say

Last year was Ukraine's worst year for wildfires in more than three decades of record-keeping, as shelling along front lines in the war with Russia triggered an

War ignited record-breaking wildfires in Ukraine last year, scientists say
Asia|Environment|Science|Technology|World

China's glacier area shrinks by 26% over six decades

China's glacier area has shrunk by 26% since 1960 due to rapid global warming, with 7,000 small glaciers disappearing completely and glacial retreat intensifying in recent years,

China's glacier area shrinks by 26% over six decades
Environment|Health|US

Barely into spring, Phoenix flirts with first triple-digit heat day of 2025

Phoenix flirted with its first 100-degree day of the year but fell just short of that milestone

Barely into spring, Phoenix flirts with first triple-digit heat day of 2025
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change
Environment|Science|US

Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane-fueled floods and back to drought

Fires are a natural part of the landscape and essential for many species. But scores of fires at once were more than anyone bargained for.

Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane-fueled floods and back to drought
Environment|US

After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'

Since the 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive fires wrought by decades of climate change, urban development, and detrimental land use policies

After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'
Environment|Political|Science|US

State lawmakers are looking to ban non-existent ‘chemtrails.’ It could have real-life side effects.

State lawmakers are looking to ban non-existent ‘chemtrails.’ It could have real-life side effects.

State lawmakers are looking to ban non-existent ‘chemtrails.’ It could have real-life side effects.
Environment|Political|US

US Supreme Court will not hear novel youth-led climate change case

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US Supreme Court will not hear novel youth-led climate change case
Education|Environment|Political|US

A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in climate change violated their constitutional rights

A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
Arts|Asia|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital

Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo
Environment|Political|US

Supreme Court declines appeal from youths seeking to force action on climate crisis

Supreme Court declines appeal from youths seeking to force action on climate crisis

Supreme Court declines appeal from youths seeking to force action on climate crisis
Environment|Political|US

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024
Environment|Science|World

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing
Asia|Environment|Science|World

As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions

When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.

As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

World Glacier Day: Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in Argentina

Friday, March 21 marks the inaugural World Glacier Day, an international observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the rapid retreat of glaciers worldwide

World Glacier Day: Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in Argentina
Africa|Environment|Science|World

World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says

Glaciers around the globe are disappearing faster than ever, with the last three-year period seeing the largest glacial mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO

World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Chile's resilient Patagonian Ice Dragon insect at risk from dwindling glaciers

Chile's Patagonian Ice Dragon is a tiny and mighty insect that lives its whole life in freezing glaciers while feeding off algae and bacteria.

Chile's resilient Patagonian Ice Dragon insect at risk from dwindling glaciers
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Political

Fishermen want to go green but say DOGE cuts prevent that

Commercial fishermen and seafood processors and distributors seeking to convert to new, lower-carbon emission systems say they are finding federal funding they were counting on for the work is frozen or unavailable in the wake of sweeping budget cuts touted by President Donald Trump

Fishermen want to go green but say DOGE cuts prevent that
Environment|Political|Science|World

Last decade was Earth's hottest ever as CO2 levels reach an 800,000-year high, says UN report

Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is at its highest levels in the last 800,000 years, a report Wednesday said

Last decade was Earth's hottest ever as CO2 levels reach an 800,000-year high, says UN report
Environment|Science|World

The world has just experienced its hottest decade

The world has just experienced its hottest decade

The world has just experienced its hottest decade