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Today: June 12, 2026
Today: June 12, 2026

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Environment|Science|World

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions

HONG KONG, June 12 - China warned communities in its northwestern Xinjiang and nearby regions on Friday to prepare for "extreme floods" this summer, driven by abnormally high temperatures, heavy

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities

Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities
Environment|Europe|World

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks

The EU wants to target fewer, clearer goals at the world's annual climate summit in November, building alliances in advance to avoid a repeat of last year's

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks
Sports|World

FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has announced that it will now allow fans to bring their own water bottles to some stadiums during the World Cup, adjusting a policy that had barred spectators from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament’s 16 stadiums across North America, including some with limited or no shade from the sun

FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

The number of ozone-related premature deaths due to wildfires is also rising.

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back
Environment|Science|Technology

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
Business|Economy|Environment

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project

Seven U.S. states led by New York sued the Trump administration and a French energy firm on Tuesday for canceling a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
Environment|Science|Technology

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions
Business|Environment|Science|World

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government

Former Canadian cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault said on Wednesday he plans to step down from his seat in parliament, citing his desire to fight for environmental

Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government
Economy|Environment|World

Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion

Puerto Rico’s governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast

Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says