Climate change
Scientists are using a vast fungal network, called mycelium, to create insulation that can withstand Alaska's extreme climate conditions. This innovative nature-based solution is being developed to address the urgent need for safe, warm, and affordable housing in the state. The researchers have been working on cultivating and
Climate change
The Philippine town of Pasacao, Camarines Sur, is set to showcase a cutting-edge example of climate-resilient architecture with the inauguration of its new town hall in early 2026. The building, designed with a strong focus on green technology, aims to minimize its environmental footprint and serve as a model for
Climate change
Climate scientists have attributed the rapid intensification of Hurricane Melissa to the warming of the world's oceans caused by climate change. The Category 5 storm is expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, bringing with it devastating winds and heavy rainfall. Scientists warn that this is the
Climate change
The Supreme Court has increasingly relied on the "major questions doctrine" to restrain major Biden administration programs, using a judicially created principle of statutory interpretation that requires Congress to use clear and direct language when authorizing sweeping economic actions. This doctrine, which originated in the 1970s, has been
Climate change
Severe storms, tornadoes, heatwaves, and snow are hitting different parts of Australia, leaving residents to wonder if these events are normal or linked to climate change. Meteorologists and climate researchers are weighing in on the causes and implications of these extreme weather events, emphasizing the need for better forecasting and
Climate change
La Niña, a climate pattern characterized by cooler-than-normal Pacific Ocean surface temperatures, is expected to bring a colder and more severe-than-normal winter in India for 2025-2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted below-average minimum temperatures in regions such as the Indo-Gangetic plains, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, with cold waves
Climate change
A new global study reveals that severe, prolonged drought can have catastrophic effects on crucial grassland and shrubland ecosystems, potentially leading to soil erosion, dust storms, and disrupted carbon sequestration. The research, contributed to by University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) researchers, demonstrates the devastating impact of extreme drought on
Art exhibitions
The "Green Moments - Green Actions - Green Future" photo contest and exhibition aimed to raise awareness about climate change, environmental protection, and sustainable development in urban areas. The event, organized by the Department of Environment and the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment, attracted
Air pollution
California's new climate disclosure laws are coming under fire from one of the world's largest oil and gas corporations, ExxonMobil. The company claims that the laws, set to take effect next year, infringe upon its free speech rights by forcing it to take responsibility for climate
Climate change
Nepal is gearing up to participate in the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place from November 10 to 21 in Belem, Brazil. The country's Ministry of Forests and Environment has been conducting phased meetings with government, non-government,
Climate change
Scientists at the CICERO Center for International Climate Research have conducted a study on the impact of uneven representation of models and modeling studies in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) on quantitative mitigation findings. The research analyzed the influence of individual models and studies on emissions reductions by 2030,
Climate change
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new framework for health emergency management, informed by global experts, organizations, and real-world experiences, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The framework provides a consistent and proven approach to emergency management, equipping national and subnational authorities with the tools and strategies needed for a
