Svalbard, warming seven times faster than the global average, faces cascading climate impacts including glacier loss, permafrost thaw, water contamination, and avalanche risks threatening its 2,600 residents.

A new study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s famous surf breaks face high risk from rising sea levels, coastal development, and changing tide patterns caused by climate change.

Diplomats from 196 countries will convene in Yerevan next week to negotiate biodiversity agreements at the COP17 summit, with key discussions focused on climate finance and progress toward global conservation targets.

England declares severe drought in six areas as reservoirs reach critically low levels following the nation’s hottest summer on record, prompting urgent water conservation measures.

Researchers found that doom-laden messaging about climate change and other crises spreads widely online but fails to inspire real action, while factual information backed by scientific consensus proves more effective at motivating behavior change.

Engineers at Florida International University deliberately destroy manufactured homes with powerful winds to identify structural vulnerabilities and test whether stricter installation standards could improve resilience against hurricanes and tornadoes.

A New Mexico mayor discouraged flood warnings before a monsoon deluge killed two children at a local RV park, following previous severe flooding that destroyed about 1,000 homes.

An estimated 9 out of 10 items in a typical home contain petroleum-derived chemicals, from furniture foam to vinyl flooring to bathroom fixtures, making it nearly impossible to eliminate fossil fuels from modern living spaces.

A Grist investigation reveals how oil and gas companies shaped American culture through decades of advertising and public relations, embedding fossil fuels into everyday life from the 1940s onward.

Storm Boelo is expected to bring strong winds and disruption to Northern Ireland this weekend, with rescue volunteers, roofers, and tree surgeons preparing to respond to emergencies and damage.

A new poll shows Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change, yet still want elected officials to address environmental issues. The gap reflects concerns about whether climate policies will actually improve their immediate quality of life.

Countries will convene in Armenia this month to assess progress on nature targets set for 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with reports indicating most nations are falling short.