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Environment Aug 13, 2026

Europe swelters under fresh wave of extreme heat

Millions of people across Europe—particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Britain—baked through a new wave of extreme temperatures Thursday as the continent's latest heat wave picked up.

Environment Aug 9, 2026

Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature

Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said.

Ecology Aug 3, 2026

Pollen movement tracked from ground to sky with new modeling method

Plant biologists and engineers have extended their studies to the skies to track airborne pollen once it leaves a crop. In a new study, published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, researchers established an accurate ...

Earth Sciences Aug 3, 2026

World Meteorological Organization says prepare for a strong El Niño

El Niño continues to intensify steadily and is expected to dominate global climate patterns in the August to October 2026 season, increasing the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across much of the world and driving ...

Environment Aug 3, 2026

South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 C

South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.

Environment Aug 1, 2026

A rollercoaster of weather extremes: Drought and heat waves are creating UK's climate whiplash

The UK is bouncing from one type of extreme weather to another this year. This is climate whiplash. Caused by changes in the fast-moving body of air high in the atmosphere called the jet stream, climate whiplash has become ...

Environment Aug 1, 2026

Hungary to shut nuclear plant as heatwave hits central Europe

Hungary's sole nuclear power plant will be shut down next week because of low water levels in the Danube, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Friday as central Europe slogs through the latest in a series of heat waves.

Environment Jul 27, 2026

The dangerous climate driving California's wildfires—and a warning for Australia

California is once again confronting a rapidly escalating wildfire season fueled by extreme heat, drying vegetation, drought and strong winds.

Environment Jul 25, 2026

China evacuates 340,000 people as Typhoon Noul approaches

Authorities have evacuated more than 340,000 people and suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in Hong Kong.

Earth Sciences Jul 23, 2026

Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next

In recent summers, wildfire smoke has been inescapable across Wisconsin, drifting south from Canada and leading to long stretches of poor air quality. Whether that smoke clears or lingers is often influenced in part by the ...

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