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Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...- Students could face a school holiday as Ohio heat index nears 102°F — but whether classes are canceled depends on one crucial building featureSome Avon Lake schools closed due to extreme heat while others remained open. Older buildings without air conditioning became unsafe for st...
- UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshootA United Nations report details managing global temperatures after exceeding the 1.5C target. Scientists agree warming above this level pos...
- IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand as rain lashes Dehradun, NainitalUttarakhand braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts across several districts. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and ...
- The Himalayas need a new blueprint: Rebuilding Rasuwa with climate resilience and proactive infrastructure managementNepal is rebuilding Rasuwa after devastating floods, shifting focus to proactive infrastructure management. Resilience and climate risk mus...
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...
- Scientists used micro-X-ray fluorescence to study 55-million-year-old penguin fossils from Antarctica - Here’s what they reveal about the continent’s warmer pastThe discovery of ancient penguin fossils on Seymour Island paints a vivid picture of Antarctica's once warmer environment. Micro-X-ray fluo...
- War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...
- In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer futureThis year, successive heatwaves, wildfires and drought, disrupted life for France's winegrowers, leading to historically early harvests, lo...
- School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other statesAs of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India...
- For 100 years, 700-pound rocks seemed to move on their own in California's Death Valley. In 2013, scientists finally saw the strange force that was pushing themFor nearly a century, massive rocks weighing up to 700 pounds appeared to move across California’s Death Valley without any visible force b...
- 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac weather forecast predicts a surprising winter across the USThe Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts a mild 2026-27 winter across much of America. Some regions may experience colder weather and above-avera...
- Attributing disaster solely to climate change not enough: ScientistsThe Himalayan regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, largely as a result of climate change. Melting glaciers and al...
- Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued with flash flooding possiblePhiladelphia faces dangerous thunderstorms and intense rainfall capable of causing flash flooding. Widespread storms are expected later Thu...
- "The scale of damage is so high, it's like a parlay, we cannot imagine": Former National Reconstruction Authority CEO on Nepal floodsNepal grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods hit its northern districts. India has swiftly responded by ...
- Global economy in tug-of-war between oil shock and AI boom: IMF chiefThe global economy is weathering an oil shock better than feared. An investment boom in artificial intelligence is now a growth engine. Dra...
- Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlandsA wildfire rapidly expanded across Texas ranchland, destroying structures. The blaze forced evacuations and school closures in affected are...
- Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...
- Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...
- Weather update today (August 18): Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast across several states; check state-wise forecastIndia weather forecast: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many regions. Jharkhand may exper...
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