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» More Lava Fills Kilauea Crater
24/07/25 20:34 from NASA Earth Observatory Natural Hazards
The latest in a string of episodic eruptions produced voluminous fiery flows at the Hawaiian volcano’s summit.
» Sää jatkuu viikonlopun yli helteisenä, mutta epävakaisuus lisääntyy
24/07/25 09:30 from Ilmatieteen laitoksen tiedotteet
Ilmatieteen laitoksen torstaina 24. heinäkuuta tekemän ennusteen mukaan helteinen ja laajalti aurinkoinen sää jatkuu viikonloppuna, mutta sade- ja ukkoskuurot yleistyvät pohjoisesta alkaen. Perjantaina lämpötila nousee jälleen monin paik...
» First MetOp Second Generation satellite fuelled
24/07/25 08:56 from ESA Observing the Earth
The journey to launch is picking up pace for Europe’s MetOp Second Generation weather satellite – which hosts the Copernicus Sentinel-5 as part of its instrument package. Specialists at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou have completed the cri...
» Sea-level monitoring satellite Sentinel-6B sets sail
23/07/25 10:07 from ESA Observing the Earth
The next sea-level monitoring satellite, Copernicus Sentinel-6B, has begun its journey from Europe to the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, where it is scheduled to launch in November. Carefully packed into a climate-controlled ...
» Watch: MetOp-SG-A1 and Sentinel-5 media briefing
23/07/25 08:00 from ESA Observing the Earth
With launch slated for August, the first MetOp Second Generation satellite, MetOp-SG-A1, which also carries the Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission, is currently undergoing final preparations for liftoff aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe’s...
» Ukraine: UNESCO steps up support for the World Heritage site in Odesa amid escalating damage
23/07/25 05:00 from World Heritage Centre News
In January 2023, the site was simultaneously inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, in recognition of its Outstanding Universal Value and the immediate threats it faces. Over the last months...
» Brilliant Bloom in the Baltic Sea
22/07/25 21:54 from NASA Earth Observatory Natural Hazards
An explosion in the numbers of cyanobacteria transformed the Baltic Sea into a swirling canvas of green in summer 2025.
» Jamaica's 17th-Century Port Royal Gains World Heritage Status
22/07/25 05:00 from World Heritage Centre News
On 12 July 2025, the World Heritage Committee inscribed The Archaeological Landscape of 17th Century Port Royal, Jamaica on the World Heritage List. This decision marks a key milestone for Jamaica and the wider English-speaking Caribbean...
» UNESCO strengthens fire resilience in the Pantanal and Cerrado with support from local communities
22/07/25 05:00 from World Heritage Centre News
The initiative aims to protect areas recognized as World Natural Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves through the Heritage Emergency Fund (HEF). UNESCO is intensifying its efforts in Brazil to protect areas recognized as World Natural H...
» Weather tracker: Mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life
21/07/25 08:46 from Weather tracker | The Guardian
Sea surface temperatures soar near Spain and Portugal, while torrential rain and landslides kill four in South Korea A recent heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has been so severe that scientists are concerned for marine life. The human-i...
» Another milestone for the future of European weather observation
21/07/25 06:15 from ESA Observing the Earth
The Meteosat Third Generation sounder satellite, hosting the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, has reached its orbit and has been placed under the control of Eumetsat. It is now ready to start commissioning before beginning operations to mo...
» Weather tracker: Heavy monsoon rain leaves many dead in Pakistan
18/07/25 08:27 from Weather tracker | The Guardian
Low-lying areas of Punjab province hit by significant flooding after rivers overflow their banks The south-west monsoon continued a deadly streak in Pakistan this week, with torrential rain on Wednesday killing at least 63 people. After ...
» The Role of Extreme Precipitation in Driving the Humidification of Northwest China from 1961 to 2020
24/07/25 19:36 from ScienceDirect Publication: Weather and Climate Extremes
Publication date: Available online 23 July 2025 Source: Weather and Climate Extremes Author(s): Lijuan Hua, Linhao Zhong, Zhaohui Gong, Zhuguo Ma
» Top court takes aim at fossil fuels in sweeping ruling
24/07/25 19:30 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
A historic climate ruling by the world's highest court could make it legally riskier for fossil fuel companies to do business and embolden lawsuits against oil and gas expansion, experts say.
» A bull moose is blocking a New York mountain trail. Wildlife researchers don't know why
24/07/25 19:18 from Ecology News - Biology News
A big bull moose has spent the summer lingering around a popular Adirondack mountain hiking trail, prompting New York state wildlife officials to close the path as they monitor the potentially ailing animal.
» Forest census over 96 years shows loss of tree diversity and resilience
24/07/25 19:17 from Ecology News - Biology News
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have analyzed 96 years of forest census data to better understand ecological changes and inform management practices.
» Male cricket songs spark more socializing among female crickets, study finds
24/07/25 19:16 from Ecology News - Biology News
Within the last decade or two, the vast majority of Hawaiian field crickets (Teleogryllus oceanicus) have lost the ability to create their mating song due to a mutation affecting the male crickets' wings. This mutation, referred to as "f...
» Hidden in sacred forests: Microendemic gecko discovered in Madagascar
24/07/25 18:11 from Ecology News - Biology News
A new gecko species, Paragehyra tsaranoro, has been discovered in Madagascar's Tsaranoro valley. As a microendemic species, it is restricted to only three small forest fragments in the region. This small species is under threat from defo...
» Scientists call for urgent policy reform to accelerate cross-border coral restoration efforts
24/07/25 18:00 from Ecology News - Biology News
An international team of coral scientists is calling for urgent regulatory reform to support assisted gene flow (AGF)—a powerful tool to boost coral resilience—before climate change causes further reef decline and irreversible damage to ...
» Satellite imagery detects illegal fishing activity, shows strict protections work
24/07/25 18:00 from Ecology News - Biology News
Illegal fishing is a global problem that threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and the economic viability of the fishing industry. Marine protected areas (MPAs)—zones set aside to safeguard marine life—are a key tool for conservation,...
» Ocean tides trigger ice shelf rift growth and calving
24/07/25 17:15 from NERC Open Research Archive: No conditions. Results ordered -Date made live.
Marsh, O.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7874-514X ; Arthern, R.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3762-8219 ; De Rydt, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2978-8706 . 2025 Ocean tides trigger ice shelf rift growth and calving...
» For millions in US mobile home parks, clean and safe tap water isn't a given
24/07/25 17:10 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
The worst water Colt Smith has seen in 14 years with Utah's Division of Drinking Water was at a mobile home park, where residents had been drinking it for years before state officials discovered the contamination.
» Cyprus gets help from other countries in battling huge wildfire that has killed 2
24/07/25 17:00 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
Aircraft from Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Spain were on their way Thursday to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people. Police were investigating reports that arsonists were to blame.
» AI model improves accuracy of five-day regional weather forecasting
24/07/25 16:40 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
For decades, medium-range weather forecasting—predicting conditions 1 to 5 days ahead—has relied heavily on traditional numerical models. However, this approach often struggles when applied to specific regions with limited historical data.
» Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers
24/07/25 16:36 from Ecology News - Biology News
The Kennebec River in Maine's capital city of Augusta is known for its population of Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon. The fish sometimes leap completely from the water, as at least one did on Wednesday.
» Earthquakes disrupt lake microbes by altering sediment and nutrient balance
24/07/25 16:30 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
When an earthquake causes a landslide, debris flow, or erosion, it can change the makeup of nearby lakes by introducing larger sediment particles, causing faster sediment buildup, and affecting carbon sequestration. The sediments that bu...
» Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
24/07/25 16:12 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
The National Weather Service has already issued more than 3,600 flash flood warnings across the United States in 2025, and that number is increasing as torrential downpours continue in late July. There's a good chance the U.S. will excee...
» Why bees in Norway are struggling
24/07/25 15:10 from Ecology News - Biology News
Norway is home to 212 different bee species. Or perhaps rather: the country used to have 212 species. Insect numbers are generally in decline, and some bees are either struggling or have already disappeared.
» Record-breaking 'gigantic' deep-sea limpet species named after ONE PIECE character
24/07/25 15:00 from Ecology News - Biology News
Researchers from Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) have discovered a deep-sea limpet species 5,922 meters beneath the northwestern Pacific Ocean, marking the deepest known habitat for any true limpet (subclas...
» Molecular hope: Tiny ocean crustaceans use genetic and epigenetic tools to weather climate change
24/07/25 14:50 from Ecology News - Biology News
In a first-of-its-kind experiment tracing evolution across 25 generations, scientists have discovered that marine copepods—the tiny crustaceans at the heart of the ocean food web—rely on a largely unknown biological toolkit to survive th...
» Central American countries most affected by plastic bottle pollution
24/07/25 14:50 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
Most of the plastic bottles and caps that pollute the Pacific coasts of Latin American countries are of local origin, and are mainly produced by the multinational companies The Coca-Cola Company, Aje Group and PepsiCo. The countries most...
» AI model rapidly assesses flood building damage using satellite images
24/07/25 14:40 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a deep learning model for rapid building damage assessment after floods using satellite imagery. This research establishes the first systematic benchmark for this task and introduces ...
» As seas rise and fish decline, this village is finding new ways to adapt
24/07/25 14:19 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean isn't just a resource—it's part of the community's identity. But in recent years, villagers have seen the sea behave differently. Tides are pushing inland. Once abundant, fish are now harder to f...
» Historic ruling finds climate change 'imperils all forms of life' and puts laggard nations on notice
24/07/25 14:11 from Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
Climate change "imperils all forms of life" and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.
» Manga mollusc: new deep-sea species named after ONE PIECE character
24/07/25 14:03 from Pensoft blog
Found 6 km beneath the Pacific, the limpet's unusually large size inspired its name. The post Manga mollusc: new deep-sea species named after ONE PIECE character first appeared on Blog .
» Researchers look to microbial interactions for early indicators of harmful algal blooms
24/07/25 13:58 from Ecology News - Biology News
Harmful algal blooms are not all the same. That's true even of the blooms within northwest Ohio, where researchers have long known that the strain of cyanobacteria that typically dominates blooms in the western basin of Lake Erie differs...
» expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of long-term air pollution exposure and dementia
24/07/25 22:40 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A systematic review and meta analysis published in Lancet Planetary Health looks at long-term air pollution exposure and dementia incidence. … read more
» Can we reclaim the narrative in a world abandoning climate protection?
24/07/25 20:00 from Eye on the Arctic
I am not one to complain about the weather. I love a sunny summer afternoon, get a buzz from a
» Alumni Spotlight: Bridging Science, Policy and Strategy for Climate Action
24/07/25 17:10 from State of the Planet
Tiffany Wu, a graduate of the MPA-ESP program, now works on climate and sustainability projects spanning carbon markets, corporate greenhouse gas accounting and clean energy.
» Yellowknife’s wastewater is showing signs of 2 new ‘potent’ drugs
24/07/25 16:40 from Eye on the Arctic
The N.W.T.’s top health official says two new drugs have been detected in Yellowknife’s wastewater — and both could be
» Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Giant Eni Can Move Forward, Italy Supreme Court Says in ‘Historical’ Ruling
24/07/25 16:29 from DeSmogBlog
This week, Italy’s highest court ruled that a climate lawsuit brought by Greenpeace Italy and advocacy group ReCommon against Eni can move forward. In the decision, released on Monday, the court rejected Italian oil and gas co...
» Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Giant Eni Can Move Forward, Italy Supreme Court Says in ‘Historic’ Ruling
24/07/25 16:29 from DeSmogBlog
This week, Italy’s highest court ruled that a climate lawsuit brought by Greenpeace Italy and advocacy group ReCommon against Eni can move forward. In the decision, released on Monday, the court rejected Italian oil and gas co...
» Liquor restrictions coming to Colville Lake, N.W.T., after plebiscite
24/07/25 13:30 from Eye on the Arctic
Colville Lake, N.W.T., community members have voted to limit the amount of alcohol in the community. On Friday, the hamlet
» Deep-sea must not turn into ‘Wild West’ of rare minerals exploitation, agency head says
24/07/25 12:00 from UN News
Nations are pursuing underwater exploration for highly sought-after rare earth minerals, but the head of the UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) said the deep-sea belongs to no single country or corporation as efforts are underway ...
» Iowa residents bring the prairie back, one yard at a time
24/07/25 11:00 from Yale Climate Connections
Healthy soil is so beneficial that one Iowa county offers partial reimbursement for soil aeration and compost, plus free native plants. The post Iowa residents bring the prairie back, one yard at a time appeared first on Yale Climate Con...
» expert reaction to Listeriosis-caused death in Ireland
24/07/25 09:51 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
Scientists comment on a death caused by Listeriosis in Ireland. Dr Ricardo Calderón González, Research Fellow, School of Medicine, … read more
» New research links ocean tides to when icebergs in Antarctica break off
24/07/25 09:04 from News Archive - British Antarctic Survey
A new study has revealed that ocean tides can directly influence when massive Antarctic icebergs break off from the ice shelves surrounding the continent, a process known as calving. The research marks a major step toward accurately fore...
» RFK Jr’s Vaccine Policies Could Undermine Coverage — and Trust
24/07/25 07:58 from Undark
Over the past few months, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has implemented a series of sweeping changes that have already influenced the government’s vaccination guidance. While Kennedy says his goal is to increase public trust, these...
» On Controlling Fire, New Lessons from a Deep Indigenous Past
24/07/25 06:31 from Yale E360
For centuries, the Native people of North America used controlled burns to manage the continent's forests. In an e360 interview, ecologist Loris Daniels talks about the long history of Indigenous burning and why the practice must be rest...
» ‘Boiling frog’ effect makes people oblivious to threat of climate crisis, shows study
24/07/25 05:00 from Weatherwatch | The Guardian
Research showing people respond to binary date could drive more effective ways of communicating gravity of crisis Surveys show that the increasing number of extreme climate events, including floods, wildfires and hurricanes, has not rais...
» Oil Sands Expansion Hasn’t Brought Alberta the Prosperity Its Leaders Promised
23/07/25 23:55 from DeSmogBlog
Does production equal prosperity? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been throwing around some very optimistic what-if numbers in her relentless lobbying efforts to build ever-more oil pipelines. “If we had the Energy East, if we had Key...
» Staff Shortages Have Forced Major Cuts to Environment Agency Water Quality Monitoring, Internal Documents Reveal
23/07/25 23:01 from DeSmogBlog
This article was published in partnership with Unearthed and BBC The Environment Agency (EA) has dropped 10,000 water quality tests from its work to ensure the health of England’s rivers and lakes over the past three months, due to staff...
» expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of daily step count and risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline and death
23/07/25 22:40 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A systematic review and meta analysis published in The Lancet Public Health looks at daily steps and health outcomes in adults. … read more
» Papers assessing off-the-shelf health tests sold in UK shops
23/07/25 22:40 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have reviewed a number of direct-to-consumer health tests that are available for members of … read more
» expert reaction to two papers assessing off-the-shelf health tests sold in UK shops
23/07/25 22:40 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A study published in The BMJ assesses direct-to-consumer self-tests sold in the UK. Prof Amitava Banerjee, Professor of Clinical Data Science … read more
» Two international courts just issued major climate rulings. Here’s what that means.
23/07/25 21:26 from Yale Climate Connections
The Inter-American Court and the International Court of Justice issued sharply worded advisory opinions that could influence the legal battles to come. The post Two international courts just issued major climate rulings. Here’s what that...
» Family of men killed by Nunavik police calling on Quebec for reforms
23/07/25 21:00 from Eye on the Arctic
By Samuel Wat David Annanack acknowledged that his son Mark R Annanack had broken some laws in the past, but
» As Trump’s Trade Deadline Looms, U.S. Gas Exporters Are Sweating Over Meeting Europe’s Pollution Standards
23/07/25 19:49 from DeSmogBlog
As Europe races toward a U.S. trade deal, lobbyists for America’s biggest natural gas exporters are pushing to carve a major loophole in the EU’s methane rules, using ongoing trade and tariff disputes in a campaign to weaken Europe’s cli...
» Pool at Whitehorse’s Canada Games Centre to close for 10 weeks
23/07/25 19:33 from Eye on the Arctic
The pool at Whitehorse’s Canada Games Centre typically closes for a few weeks every summer, for routine maintenance. But this
» expert reaction to observational study looking at rates of depression and anxiety in teens who smoke and vape
23/07/25 18:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
An observational study published in PLOS Mental Health looks at mental health outcomes in teens who smoke or use e-cigarettes. Prof … read more
» Yellowknife school launches land-based junior kindergarten
23/07/25 18:08 from Eye on the Arctic
By Sarah St-Pierre Gloria Gaudet has been teaching junior kindergarten for two years, and come the fall, she will be doing
» Increasing Tensions in Kashmir Threaten Water Security for Over 200 Million People
23/07/25 16:14 from State of the Planet
Recent conflicts between India and Pakistan, coupled with the changing climate, have revived concerns over food and water security in the region.
» New study improves climate predictions in Asia’s mountain regions
23/07/25 14:45 from News Archive - British Antarctic Survey
Scientists from British Antarctic Survey have contributed to research that significantly improves predictions of future precipitation – rainfall and snowfall – in High Mountain Asia, a region that provides water … The post New stud...
» Masking required in Iqaluit’s hospital due to whooping cough outbreak
23/07/25 13:40 from Eye on the Arctic
Nunavut’s health department declared an outbreak of pertussis in Iqaluit and Pond Inlet on Monday. Mandatory masking is now in
» Colombia Chooses Its Opportunity Crops
23/07/25 13:29 from Crop Trust - News
» ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is harsh. Climate change is making it even harsher.
23/07/25 13:13 from Yale Climate Connections
Hundreds of people face intense heat and relentless mosquitoes at the Florida Everglades facility. The post ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is harsh. Climate change is making it even harsher. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .
» Lightning Kills 320 Million Trees Yearly. With Warming, the Toll Could Rise
23/07/25 12:39 from Yale E360
A new study finds that lightning kills some 320 million trees around the world each year, more than was previously thought. And that figure could rise in the decades ahead as increasingly hot and humid weather fuels more lightning, parti...
» World Court issues advisory opinion on climate change
23/07/25 12:00 from UN News
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge Iwasawa Yuji, on Wednesday.
» PBL: Ook op platteland is zelfstandige huisvesting voor arbeidsmigranten nodig
23/07/25 12:00 from News - PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
Sinds de uitbreiding van de Europese Unie is het aantal EU-arbeidsmigranten toegenomen. Ongeveer een kwart van hen vestigt zich op het platteland.
» Smoke plume from January wildfire near L.A. carried lead for miles
23/07/25 11:00 from Yale Climate Connections
Hazardous lead levels – the product of incinerated paint and pipes – have been found far from the fire’s edge. The post Smoke plume from January wildfire near L.A. carried lead for miles appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .
» The importance of building early warning systems from the ground up
23/07/25 10:00 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
As the Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) initiative gathers pace with its 1st Multi-Stakeholder Forum last month in Geneva, we have welcomed a recognition by experts of the importance of tailoring early warning systems to local needs. The ...
» Transhumanism Should Focus on Inequality, Not Living Forever
23/07/25 07:23 from Undark
Transhumanist movements, backed by prominent tech titans, aim to use science and technology to overcome human biology, especially for the privileged few. But one social scientist argues that instead of focusing on living forever, we shou...
