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Today: May 28, 2026
Today: May 28, 2026

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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
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
Environment|Health|Science|World

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records
Environment|Health|World

Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave

Seven people have died in France directly or indirectly due to a heat wave, Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday, which has become the hottest day in May

Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps

Hotel Momentum stands above Switzerland's Loetschen Valley as a symbol of recovery, a year after a

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps
Environment|Science|World

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink
Environment|Science|World

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse
Environment|Political|Travel|World

An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies

A bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations to reassure U

An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies
Environment|Food|Science

Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing

There are ways to reduce emissions without sacrificing yield. A new study shows how, and looks at a technique billed as ‘climate-friendly’ that makes emissions worse.

Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing
Environment|Science|World

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino

Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
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Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires
Environment|Science|World

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point
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Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate
Environment|Health|Science|World

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Environment|Science|Technology

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food
Education|Environment|Health

Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in

Wednesday has been another hot day across the eastern U.S. That comes a day after several spots broke daily heat records

Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region

Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Environment|Science|World

The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say

Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports

The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say