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Q&A: What can – and cannot – be said about global warming’s role in the 2026 Himalayan floods
Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet killed over 1,300 people in August, triggered by bedrock collapse beneath a glacier. Scientists debate climate change’s role in the disaster.
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
Scientists are studying whether Arctic species can collectively adapt to rapid climate change by leveraging their ecological relationships, examining five interconnected species across Alaska’s tundra and streams.
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Scientists identify clean electricity as the highest-leverage climate solution, capable of triggering cascading progress across multiple environmental and economic sectors through positive tipping points.
Climate ‘feedback loops’ could worsen global warming by 30%, study finds
A new study finds climate feedback loops from thawing permafrost, wildfires, and warming wetlands could amplify global warming by 20-30% by century’s end, adding 0.2-0.4°C beyond current projections.
World must reject climate culture wars or face economic ruin, says UN’s Stiell
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that politicizing climate action threatens economic disaster, as extreme heat this summer killed tens of thousands in Europe and caused an estimated €180bn in damages.
2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds
Global rivers experienced one of their driest years in over three decades in 2025, with freshwater storage 42% below normal worldwide, according to a World Meteorological Organisation study.
A trip down the road that will determine the fate of the Amazon
Brazil is asphalting the BR-319 highway through the Amazon rainforest after decades of court battles, promising economic development for the isolated region but raising concerns about deforestation and climate impacts.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A Glasgow retiree’s experience highlights affordability challenges with heat pumps and renewable energy, raising questions about whether the government’s focus on clean electricity generation adequately addresses heating and transport decarbonization.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Recent UK heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing associations and policymakers increasingly weighing expensive heat adaptation measures like air conditioning against carbon reduction efforts.
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
A deadly flash flood struck the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least two people and forcing nearly 80 rescues. Scientists attribute the disaster to multiple climate factors including drought, wildfire damage, and Pacific Ocean warming.
Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge
Australia’s coastal regions face $855.1 billion in projected economic losses from flooding by 2100 as sea levels rise, with over 267,000 properties at risk across the country.
Nepal floods: The Himalayas are melting faster – and India’s economy is ‘at risk’
Himalayan glaciers are melting 65% faster than a decade ago, with devastating floods killing over 1,300 people and threatening India’s economy, new research warns.