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An Amazon rainforest was put through a 20-year drought experiment — the forest changed in a way scientists didn’t expectScientists created an artificial drought in the Amazon rainforest for over two decades. Initially resilient, the forest lost significant bi...- Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 1,252 as PM Balendra Shah flags climate change linkThe death toll from devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods has surged to 1,243. Rescuers are searching for trapped individuals in tunnels and...
- In 1996, Illinois added Lake Decatur to its pollution list after farm runoff harmed its water. 28 years later, nitrogen levels fell below the 7.8 mg/L limitLake Decatur's water quality improved after implementing agricultural best management practices. Efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment ru...
- Nepal PM thanks India for flood rescue help after minister seeks compensation, as reconstruction estimates reach billions of dollarNepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has thanked India and China for their assistance after flash floods killed 1,127 people and left nearl...
- As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequentRecent flash floods in Nepal and China killed over one thousand people. High mountain glaciers are melting, increasing flood frequency and ...
- What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floodsA glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debri...
- Snow warning: Richardson Highway in Alaska under winter weather advisory as up to 8 inches expectedAlaska's eastern mountain range faces heavy snow and strong winds. A winter weather advisory covers a key Richardson Highway section. Drive...
- Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage?Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Yo...
- In 2022, Washington DC installed 2 bioretention systems across 2.6 acres to manage runoff. 1 year later, they could retain 2,627 cubic feet of stormwater per stormWashington DC bioretention systems are quietly changing what happens when heavy rain hits city streets. Two systems on Hamlin Street NE can...
- Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
- 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...
- Test cricket: How India turn the screw against Sri LankaSooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilt...
- School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfallSchool holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on whe...
- Canada Snow Forecast 2026-27: Farmers’ Almanac warns of blizzards, ice and Arctic coldCanada's upcoming winter forecast anticipates significant temperature fluctuations and diverse regional weather patterns. El Niño's influen...
- Delhi-NCR weather today (August 22): IMD says heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in Noida, Ghaziabad and GurugramDelhi NCR Rains Weather Forecast: IMD has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad, alongside 20 st...
- Rain brings relief to Delhi as monsoon intensifies across north IndiaRain lashed Delhi early Saturday, offering relief from hot and humid weather conditions. Monsoon showers also affected Haryana's Jhajjar di...
- Prayagraj battered by heavy rain as water enters homes, disrupting train operationsUttar Pradesh intensifies school vehicle safety checks and driver background verifications. The government also strengthens flood relief an...
- Rainfall experiments found solar panels cut soil erosion beneath their surfaces by 27–63%, while concentrated dripping created new erosion hotspots along panel edgesSolar panels significantly reduce soil erosion directly beneath them during rainfall events. However, concentrated runoff at panel edges ca...
- When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting groundsDuring the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest dire...
- How ‘Super El Niño’ adds fuel to the climate fireThis year's El Niño is expected to be the worst in seventy-six years. It combines with global warming to create extreme weather events worl...
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