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Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent stormsHeat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten t...
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists sayRecord fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. T...
Japan contains one of its biggest wildfires in decades after 11-day battleJapan forest fire: After a grueling 11-day fight, firefighters and military forces in Japan's Iwate region have finally brought wildfires u...
Extreme weather could endanger over one-third of land animal habitats by 2085, study warnsA major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that...
Wildfire crisis: Hundreds of blazes rage across Florida and Georgia — what to know nowWildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of fires have burned ...
What is a Red Flag Warning? Meaning, causes and why this weather alert mattersA Red Flag Warning is a critical alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when weather and environmental conditions increase the ...
Alabama issues urgent fire warning as wildfire risk surges—burn permits restricted- here's what you need to knowAlabama faces a heightened wildfire risk this weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. The Forestry Commission has issued advisories...
As wildfires rage across North America, new study says smoke is 14 times more lethal than earlier estimatesA recent study reveals the deadly impact of wildfire smoke, linking short-term exposure to significantly more deaths than previously estima...
$244 billion a year: The cost of Canadian wildfire crossing borders across US?A recent study reveals that wildfire smoke poses a significant threat to American health and economy, surpassing many other climate change ...
West US does not have enough water and the reason is record snowmeltRecord-breaking snowmelt in the western US, driven by heat waves, is escalating water scarcity into a crisis, threatening agriculture and h...
Wildfire smoke linked to asthma spike in Canada, new study warnsA recent Canadian study reveals a surge in asthma cases during the 2023 wildfire season. Emergency room visits spiked during the initial sm...
Wildfires in Northeast B.C. trigger evacuations, infrastructure damagedNortheast B.C. faces escalating wildfires, prompting evacuations in Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge. Damaged infrastructure and travel disr...
Climate change boosts risk of extreme wildfires 25%: studyA Californian study published in the journal Nature reveals that human-caused climate change has heightened the risk of fast-spreading wild...
Globally, wildfires cost $50 bln every year; AI can help fight them: WEFThis devastating trend is set to continue, affecting lives and livelihoods the world over, WEF said while citing data from the World Meteor...