Climate change is literally altering the shape of our planet
The melting of the poles is increasingly shifting Earth's shape at a faster rate, with the planet becoming more and more round.
Épisode méditerranéen record : jusqu’à 573 mm de pluie en 24 heures à Solenzara (Haute-Corse).
L'épisode méditerranéen se calme après 21 heures avec l'évacuation des orages vers l'Italie. Cette journée a été marquée par des pluies historiques en Corse. Le bilan humain et matériel est lourd. (Lire plus...)
The Amazon Is Burning Again, and NASA Warns the Worst Is Yet To Come
A dangerous El Niño-driven wildfire cascade has reached the Amazon, and NASA scientists warn that the worst may still be ahead as hidden fires spread beneath the rainforest canopy.
El Niño Has Already Risen Some Pacific Region Sea Levels by Over 1 Foot
Climate scientists warn that the heat expansion already raising some Pacific sea levels by 1.3 feet this El Niño season will become even more deadly thanks to the Moon itself.
Which is worse for the planet, your kitchen extension or your 4×4?
The carbon footprint of the building work can be the same as driving 50,000 miles in Land Rover Defender. To avoid this, just ask the right questions . . . (Lire plus...)
Vu d’Europe : le changement climatique décime la plus grande colonie de manchots du monde, en Antarctique – RTBF Actus
Sur l’île Zavodovski, dans l’archipel des îles Sandwich du Sud, se trouvait jusqu’ici la plus grande colonie de...
NASA Satellites Reveal a Troubling New Reality in the Arctic
Nearly 50 years of NASA satellite data reveal a troubling decline in Arctic sea ice, raising the possibility of a nearly ice-free summer before 2050.
Scientists Discover Nature Has Far Fewer Backup Plans Than We Thought
Nature may have fewer backup plans than we thought, leaving our food supply and climate more exposed when species disappear.
Le changement climatique, un facteur économique : la vague de chaleur de 2026 coûte environ 25 milliards d’euros à l’Allemagne
Les phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes, tels que les vagues de chaleur, entraînent des coûts économiques de plus en plus importants. C'est la conclusion à laquelle parvient la dernière étude conj ...
A perfect storm: how the super El Niño is devastating the fishing industry
Peru’s anchoveta have made up about a 10th of the entire global commercial fishing catch since 1970, more than any other fish. A combination of warming seas and decades-long overfishing spells disaster
Moins de prairies, des zones humides dégradées…: la Flandre a perdu 90% de sa capacité naturelle de stockage du carbone
L’association Natuurpunt plaide pour une action urgente de la Flandre en matière de restauration de la nature, sous peine que la région ne rate ses objectifs climatiques, au vu des conclusions alarmantes d’un nouveau rapport. (Lire plus...)
Ardingly Reservoir falls below 20% as drought persists
South East Water says resources across the south of England are under pressure with rainfall needed.
Penguin Poop Is Turning Antarctica Green, and Scientists Are Concerned
Penguins may be transforming Antarctica’s snowy coastline in an unexpected way.
World’s once-largest penguin colony is in perilous decline
Climate change appears to have made food scarce for chinstrap penguins, which had numbered more than 1 million on a remote South Atlantic island (Lire plus...) Plus d'infos
Safeguarding global terrestrial vertebrate species from future sea level rise
Global warming is causing sea level to rise, inundating and shifting coastal ecosystems. Sea level rise has already led to population declines of coastal species and even an extinction. (Lire plus...)
La Cour des comptes demande à l’État de financer davantage la transition écologique — Connaissance des Énergies
La Cour des comptes estime que la France doit amplifier et mieux financer sa transition écologique, aux résultats jugés « insuffisants » pour la souveraineté énergétique, alimentaire et industrielle.
US supreme court hears big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits
How the court will lean is unclear amid Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil’s attempt to stop lawsuits at state level
Les glaciers suisses fondent à une allure record
Dans les Alpes, l’été caniculaire de 2026 a une nouvelle fois mis à rude épreuve les glaciers. Leur fonte rapide est l’un des effets les plus évidents du changement climatique. Si le réchauffement continue de s’accélérer au même rythme,
Le pétrole saoudien a-t-il infiltré les rangs du GIEC ?
Une récente enquête rapporte qu'au moins 11 auteurs du GIEC seraient liés de près ou de loin à l'industrie pétrolière d'Arabie saoudite, certains étant
27 killed across Nepal due to incessant rainfall since September 24: Authorities
Nepal faces 27 deaths, 4 missing, 8 injured from heavy rains, floods, and landslides across multiple districts (Sept 24–29, 2026).
Climate aid driving up public debt of poorest nations by billions of pounds each year
New Independent analysis reveals how many of the poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries are being priced out of the climate aid system,
Nucléaire : pour maintenir sa production, EDF veut adapter la réglementation sur la température des fleuves
Les canicules forcent l'arrêt régulier des réacteurs nucléaires en été. Or, 42 des 57 réacteurs exploités par EDF dépendent directement des fleuves français. L'énergéticien veut donc assouplir les normes de température de rejet des eaux.
New Map Reveals Where This ‘Super’ El Niño Will Hit Hardest, and It’s Not Pretty
The strongest El Niño on record will shift weather patterns across the globe, but some places will be hit harder than others.
The response to Nepal’s disaster is a test for global climate institutions
Nepal's recent flash flood represents a shared emergency the world over, as more and more communities become victims to a climate crisis they did not create
As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop
New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvests
El Niño : la Californie déclare l’état d’urgence face au risque de tempêtes et d’inondations majeures
Le phénomène climatique, qui a continué de se renforcer en août, a désormais 75 % de chances de devenir le plus puissant jamais enregistré, selon l’Agence américaine d’observation océanique et atmosphérique. (Lire plus...)
Analysis: ‘Super El Niño’ breaks ‘remarkable’ all-time record – Carbon Brief
This year's so-called “super El Niño” is entering into record-breaking territory
At least 4 killed as floods inundate more than 16,000 homes in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — At least four people were killed after heavy rains, floods and landslides inundated more than 16,000 homes in northern and central Vietnam, authorities said Friday. (Lire plus...)
El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August
Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say
Satellites Reveal America’s Top 15 Methane Super-Emitters
A new report ranks the highest emitting methane sources from three major oil and gas basins in the U.S.
The South Can’t Shake This Record-Breaking Heat. Here’s Why
The strongest heat dome on the planet is currently smothering the southern United States.
Indonesia’s wildfires may last until early November, minister says
JAKARTA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Indonesia's wildfires could go on until early November with the rainy season expected to arrive late, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni told local media on Wednesday, as he urged people to stop using fire to clear land during an extended…
EU to launch climate insurance scheme after summer of extreme weather
BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The European Union will create a "climate insurance alliance" to increase cover for extreme weather events, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as the bloc emerges from a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves. (Lire plus...)
El Niño Is Just a Fraction of a Degree Away From Becoming the Strongest on Record
Sea surface temperatures in a key region of the tropical Pacific are on the cusp of history.
Le Groenland et l’Antarctique ont perdu 11 300 milliards de tonnes de glace en près de 50 ans
La fonte de ces tonnes de glace est "désormais responsable d'environ un quart de l'élévation mondiale du niveau de la mer", selon l'étude publiée dans la revue Scientific Data et consultée par franceinfo mercredi.
Record heatwaves bring butterfly boom, new data shows
While butterfly counts have surged, conservationists warn the UK may be on track for a ‘population crash’
EPA to Power Plants: Flood the Air With As Much Coal and Oil Smog As You Like
Donald Trump's EPA not only abandoned greenhouse gas limits on the power sector, but is practically begging for a court ruling that it never can again.
Thawing Permafrost Is Releasing Carbon, but Something Unexpected Happens
Much of the ancient carbon released from thawing Arctic permafrost appears to end up trapped in seabed sediments rather than quickly returning to the atmosphere.
Spain records 61 heatwave days in 2026, highest on record
MADRID, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Spain recorded 61 days under heatwave conditions across the mainland and Balearic Islands in 2026, the highest number on record and far above the previous peak of 41 days in 2022, national weather agency AEMET said on Wednesday. (Lire plus...)
Overlooked Climate Feedback Loops Could Make Global Warming 30% Worse
A new study reveals that warming-induced greenhouse gas emissions are amplifying global temperature rise at an alarming rate.
August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
‘Slumping’ South Korean corals worry divers, scientists studying climate change
JEJU, South Korea, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Ko Myeong-hyo loved the vibrant colour and thriving life of South Korea's soft corals when she first began diving off the coast of Jeju island six years ago, looking to harvest seafood for sale. (Lire plus...)
How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts – Carbon Brief
In the six charts below, Carbon Brief provides a snapshot of the impact this summer’s extremes are considered to have had on crop production and yields across Europe.
How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts – Carbon Brief
In the six charts below, Carbon Brief provides a snapshot of the impact this summer’s extremes are considered to have had on crop production and yields across Europe.
World’s first heat-blocking textile cools tracks under 186-mph trains
The Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has designed “the world’s first automated, rail-mounted thermal-blocking textile system.”
Inondations au Népal et au Tibet : 955 morts et 4 471 disparus, selon les derniers bilans officiels
Les secouristes s’affairent sans relâche, dans des conditions périlleuses et malgré les risques causés par une nouvelle montée des eaux. (Lire plus...)
Un champignon jaune venu d’Asie envahit les forêts européennes, et c’est un problème
Repéré pour la première fois il y a deux ans en Angleterre, ce champignon asiatique au jaune éclatant menace de bouleverser les forêts européennes. (Lire plus...)
Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border.
Climate change exposes 580 million children to 20 extra ‘heat-stress days’ every year – Carbon Brief
More than 40% of children under the age of 10 globally are already experiencing at least 20 additional “heat-stress days” due to climate change.
Incendies en Europe : les munitions de guerre ressurgissent sous la chaleur
Des feux de forêt estivaux en Europe occidentale ont réactivé des obus et des mines des deux guerres mondiales enfouis
World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds
Carl Wunsch, oceanographer: ‘The consequences of Trump are terrible. Funding is denied because, apparently, all of our research is a hoax’
The US researcher is a pioneer in understanding the effects of climate change on the oceans. In this interview with EL PAÍS, he warns about the risks posed by deniers and advocates for international cooperation
Japan’s farmers go nocturnal as deadly heat intensifies
ong after sunset, Motoaki Iijima’s illuminated greenhouse north of Tokyo glows like a lantern as the flower farmer harvests pink and orange gerberas, avoiding a daytime sun fierce enough to be deadly. (Lire plus...)
Heat deaths in Germany, France, Italy and Spain soar
Health agencies caution that the toll is likely to rise further in August and September (Lire plus...)
Europe heatwaves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat: AFP analysis
Europe's deadly record-breaking summer heatwaves sent temperatures above 40C in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analysed by AFP, with many…
Weatherwatch: Climate crisis fuelling steep fall in migratory bird numbers
Many species under threat use the African-Eurasian flyway, one of the planet’s largest mass-migration systems
Rising Temperatures Are Turning Antarctica Into a ‘Hotspot’ for This Toxic Pollutant
A new study paints a grim picture of toxic heavy metal pollution in Antarctica.
Methane Made in America
The U.S. supply system for liquefied natural gas keeps growing, and so does the ability to observe America’s methane emissions from satellites. This report spotlights fifteen of the highest-emitting methane sources in the three U.S.
Explainer: How the ‘super El Niño’ will reshape the world’s weather
The world is currently experiencing what is expected to become the strongest El Niño on record – dubbed a “super El Niño” by many.
European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves
Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action, warning of ‘catastrophic’ harvests due to continent-wide drought
« Il est très probable que ce soit notre dernière saison » : victime de la sécheresse, le tourisme fluvial touche le fond | TF1 Info
[VIDÉO] Le tourisme fluvial est normalement très prisé en cette période estivale. Mais avec 43% des cours d'eau à sec ou en passe de l'être, l'activité souffre de la sécheresse et certains professionnels sont en chômage technique.
‘Unprecedented’ rain kills five in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 after flooding, landslide warnings and power outages in Chiba prefecture
Les mines fermées rejettent encore du CO2 des décennies après leur abandon : l’empreinte du secteur serait jusqu’à dix fois plus lourde qu’annoncé
Pour les scientifiques, la cause de ce phénomène n'est autre que la "pollution fantôme" à l’œuvre après la fermeture des mines.
Réchauffement climatique : un afflux massif de méduses paralyse la centrale nucléaire de Gravelines et force l’arrêt de 3 réacteurs
Seul un des six réacteurs de la plus grande centrale nucléaire d’Europe occidentale est encore en marche suite à l’afflux de méduses. Un événement de plus en plus fréquent qui vient accentuer la pression sur le parc nucléaire français,
Floods and landslides kill 15 as Philippines hit by nine days of incessant rain
Rain and flooding affects more than 1.3 million people across 10 regions
July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895 | CNN
July was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States, according to data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
120 000 hectares brûlés et plusieurs milliards d’euros de dégâts : pourquoi la facture des incendies s’annonce astronomique
Alors que la France s’apprête à affronter une nouvelle vague de chaleur, près de 120 000 hectares de forêts ont déjà brûlé depuis le début de l’été. Ces mégafeux ont un coût : en termes de secours sur le moment, mais aussi a posteriori,
En Sibérie, une menace croissante pourrait anéantir les efforts contre le réchauffement climatique
Les émissions de méthane augmentent particulièrement rapidement en Sibérie. Selon une étude publiée dans la revue Science, ce phénomène pourrait à lui seul compenser jusqu’à 20 % des réductions d’émissions que l’humanité espère réaliser d’ici 2050.
En Sibérie, une menace croissante pourrait anéantir les efforts contre le réchauffement climatique
Les émissions de méthane augmentent particulièrement rapidement en Sibérie. Selon une étude publiée dans la revue Science, ce phénomène pourrait à lui seul compenser jusqu’à 20 % des réductions d’émissions que l’humanité espère réaliser d’ici 2050.
Western Europe lived through hottest June and July ever recorded
Climate change across Western Europe has brought a summer of heat, drought and wildfires to the region and put the combined average temperature from June through July at 21.62C – beating the 2022 record…
Flammes de 90 mètres, 20 000 évacués: l’état d’urgence décrété dans l’ouest du Canada ravagé par un mégafeu
La province canadienne de Colombie-Britannique a décrété l'état d'urgence samedi 8 août 2026, face à un gigantesque feu de forêt. Le méga-feu a déjà ravagé plus de 10 000 hectares depuis la veille et…
L’eau de pluie des toits pourrait réduire les canicules et la climatisation
"La récupération de l’eau de pluie sur les toits et son usage stratégique pour le rafraîchissement pourraient offrir un moyen concret de réduire à la fois la demande d’énergie et les températures urbaines."
England and Wales record driest-ever July
England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, the Met Office said on Monday, citing provisional data. (Lire plus...)
‘It would be a disaster’: Ammunition for war and surging water withdrawals are putting the Caspian Sea on the brink of collapse
Live Science spoke with professor of civil and environmental engineering Amir AghaKouchak about the reasons behind the Caspian Sea's stark decline over the past three decades.
Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe’s heatwave rages on
Italy took the unprecedented step of putting all its major cities on the top level of health alert due to high temperatures on Thursday, while Hungary turned off the lights at some of its best-known buildings to save energy as (Lire plus...)
South Korea’s president orders all-out response to heatwave
South Korea's heatwave is expected to peak over Seoul on Thursday, with the capital forecast to hit 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) in a spell of extreme weather already blamed for more than 20 deaths. (Lire plus...)
Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave. This extreme weather has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France,
Austria, Slovakia hit new temperature records
Austria and neighbouring Slovakia on Wednesday set new temperature records as a sweltering heatwave batters central Europe.
Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula
A record heat wave in Northeast Asia has gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan. Among the 38 people who died in connection with a magnitude 7.1 quake in Japan are a woman who developed heat stroke while taking shelter in a car.
Half of the world’s dams could be ‘functionally inoperable’ by 2060 from being flooded with sediment — and the American West is a major hotspot
Research shows a fifth of the world's reservoirs are currently at high risk of filling with sediment, creating a "ticking time bomb" that threatens lives and livelihoods.
El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year
UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity
Accelerating biomass loss from forest disturbances across Europe – Nature Geoscience
Satellite observations reveal accelerating aboveground biomass loss across Europe’s forests since 2018, increasingly driven by natural disturbances.
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record.
European wildfire costs this year have already surpassed €3bn
Wildfires and heatwaves sweeping France and Spain and other parts of Europe have already cost more than €3bn this year, according to FT analysis, highlighting the mounting toll of blazes driven by climate change. (Lire plus...)
Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor
Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output
Marine Heatwaves Are Hiding Far More Heat Than Scientists Realized
The first study of its kind shows that ecosystems experience far more cumulative heat than standard measurements reveal.
Yangsan hits 42.5 C, Korea’s hottest temperature ever recorded – The Korea Times
Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, recorded a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the highest ever measured in Korea since modern weath...
As wildfires rage, the right’s denial of the climate cris…
The effects of extreme weather, be it fires or drought, are all too real. The need for an environmental consensus is one that transcends politics
The Mediterranean’s warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species
Scientists say climate change is heating the Mediterranean Sea, inviting invasive fish species that harm native populations.
Le Rhin atteint un niveau historiquement bas, avec des répercussions sur la navigation et l’approvisionnement en eau
Le Rhin a atteint un niveau historiquement bas pour un mois de juillet en raison de la sécheresse et de la fonte des glaciers.
Caribbean bears brunt of £43bn climate-fuelled damage to developing islands
Findings can inform conversations about global climate reparations and financing for mitigations, researchers say
Wildfires spread in Greece and Turkiye as EU chief urges climate action
Heatwaves intensify deadly fires across Europe, killing three firefighters in Greece.
Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact. Wildfires in Europe, Canada and the U.S. are high, and flirting with record levels in Europe.
Assam floods: Death toll rises to 75, over 3.32 lakh affected; govt announces additional relief
As floodwaters begin receding, our focus is expanding from relief to restoration.Food, tarpaulins, cleaning supplies and other essentials are being distributed to help families return home and rebuild their daily lives.📍Sonari pic.twitter.
‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown
Adapter l’industrie maintenant pour éviter la facture climatique de demain | Techniques de l’Ingénieur
Les vagues de chaleur ne constituent plus seulement une urgence sanitaire. Elles perturbent la production, les transports, l’énergie et l’agriculture, tout en fragilisant l’économie et les finances publiques.
This El Niño Is on Track to Become the Strongest on Record by a ‘Mind-Blowing Margin’
The latest forecasts point to a gob-smackingly strong El Niño with possible $10 trillion impact, scientists say.
Algérie: six morts depuis le début de la vague d’incendies, dopés par une chaleur exceptionnelle
La vague de chaleur exceptionnelle qui touche le bassin méditerranéen, avec des températures de 50 degrés enregistrées au Maghreb, favorise les feux de forêt. Des incendies d'une ampleur inédite pour…
Deux fois plus d’hectares ont brûlé en Europe cette année par rapport aux 20 dernières années
Au mercredi 22 juillet, 275 000 hectares ont brûlé en Europe depuis le début de l’année, dont plus de la moitié en Espagne et en France.
Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says
Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent, although mounting risks from climate shocks and trade disruption could threaten further progress, a United Nations report said. (Lire plus...)
Maisons fissurées : la bombe climatique à 500 milliards d’euros
Le retrait-gonflement des argiles, aggravé par le changement climatique, pourrait coûter en France jusqu'à 500 milliards d'euros sur les prochaines décennies, alerte la Caisse centrale de réassurance.
Face aux coupes budgétaires américaines, l’ETH Zurich rapatrie l’équivalent de 20 millions de films de données climatiques de la NASA – Le Temps
Cent pétaoctets d'observations sur le système terrestre ont été copiés vers le superordinateur de Lugano. L'objectif est d'entraîner des modèles d'IA pour la météorologie, capables de prédire en une minute ce qui prenait des heures
Spain records 70,000 hectares burned this year amid wildfires
The La Mierla wildfire has scorched nearly 13,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 16 villages in central Spain. Another 15,400 hectares have burned near Orés in northeastern Spain, bringing the country's wildfire toll to around 70,
Vu d’Europe : le Gulf Stream pourrait déjà avoir franchi un point de non-retour, alertent des scientifiques – RTBF Actus
Va-t-elle s’effondrer ? Ne va-t-elle pas s’effondrer ? Est-elle déjà en train de s’effondrer ? Est-elle stable ?...
We charted every wildfire since 1984. There’s been a drastic increase
Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting air quality across the map as the Aspen Acres fire in Colorado and Babylon fire in Utah burn on this side of the border.
How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa, displacing thousands
Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn
« Plus d’hectares brûlés que sur toute la saison 2025 »: un été déjà hors norme en Europe entre feux de forêt et canicule
À peine sommes-nous à la mi-juillet que la France a déjà dépassé le bilan des surfaces brûlées de toute l’année 2025. Dans le même temps, les incendies et les vagues de chaleur se multiplient partout en Europe, avec des conséquences humaines,
The Cheapest Way to Cool Data Centers Won’t Work in a Warmer World
The weather conditions required for direct air free cooling are growing scarce, according to new research.
L’Europe prête à signer la révolution des climatiseurs « propres » sans gaz réfrigérant ?
La climatisation est souvent décriée pour ses gaz réfrigérants, très polluants. Si ces derniers sont sans danger lorsqu'ils restent dans le système, ils produisent un effet de serre très largement supérieur au CO₂ en cas de fuite.
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service predicts that more than 90 temperature records across the U.S. will be tied or broken this week through Wednesday.
More French nuclear offline as heatwave persists
PARIS, July 13 (Reuters) - French nuclear output was reduced by 6.3 gigawatts across eight reactors early on Monday due to a prolonged heatwave, data from operator EDF showed, as high river temperatures constrained the use of cooling water at some plants. (Lire plus...)
The Richest 10% Cause up to $5.7 Trillion in Environmental Damage Each Year
A new study finds that biodiversity loss accounts for the largest share of global environmental damage, surpassing climate change.
NASA Satellites Spot a Powerful El Niño Building Beneath the Pacific
A powerful climate signal is building across the tropical Pacific, and satellites can see it rising in the ocean itself.
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
DHAKA, July 11 (Reuters) - Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded as authorities raced on Saturday to deliver aid to devastated communities. (Lire plus...)
Trees May Not Slow Climate Change as Much as Scientists Thought
Researchers in the United States, Europe, and Argentina have discovered that some trees stop growing in the heat of summer—a find that could upend current climate models.
At least 12 dead and 23 missing in wildfire in southern Spain
A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
La mortalité des arbres explose et remet en cause les calculs climatiques des entreprises
En France, la mortalité des arbres a été multipliée jusqu’à 4 pour les essences les plus communes depuis 2015, affaiblissant le puits de carbone national. Un choc passé inaperçu dans les stratégies de neutralité carbone des entreprises,
Voyager jusqu’à 55 °C : Eurostar prépare ses trains à l’ère des canicules extrêmes
Eurostar modifie sa commande de trains Alstom pour le tunnel sous la Manche. Les futurs convois devront supporter 55 °C, une réponse aux canicules record et une adaptation nécessaire face aux prévisions climatiques alarmantes.
One of Arizona’s Largest Reservoirs Is Less Than 1% Full After Snowpack Collapse
After an exceptionally poor snow season, one of Arizona's largest reservoirs shrank to less than 1% full, wiping out nearly all its fish and leaving its recovery dependent on future rains.
Microsoft emissions surge 27% as AI buildout crimps climate goals – The Economic Times
Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions jumped 27 percent in its latest fiscal year, the tech giant disclosed Thursday, adding to a wave of worsening environmental reports from an industry racing to build AI infrastructure.
Scientists Say a Critical Ocean Current System May Already Be Past the Point of No Return
Scientists have long debated whether the AMOC is nearing collapse, but the latest findings are certainly alarming.
L’Europe occidentale a enregistré le mois de juin le plus chaud de son histoire, selon l’Institut Copernicus
Le changement climatique frappe le monde de plein fouet. En Europe, le mois de juin 2026 a d'ailleurs été le plus chaud jamais enregistré en Europe comme le dévoile ce jeudi 9 juillet Copernicus, l'observatoire climatique de l'Union européenne.
Plus de 200 milliards d’ici à 2030 : le coût faramineux de la canicule qui menace la France
Une épée de Damoclès plane au-dessus de la France : sans une adaptation rapide face aux vagues de chaleur, l’économie en subira de plein fouet les conséquences sur sa productivité. Ce qui pourrait coûter plusieurs centaines de milliards d’euros.
Vagues de chaleur à répétition : quel impact sur les sols et la biodiversité ? | Techniques de l’Ingénieur
Les épisodes de canicule s’enchaînent et mettent la France à rude épreuve, avec des effets sur notre santé, la faune, la flore, mais aussi sur l’économie. Au-delà de l’intensité des épisodes, c’est leur répétition qui inquiète les experts,
Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record
An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again. (Lire plus...)
Catastrophic storms to test China’s resilience in 2026, scientists warn
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, July 8 (Reuters) - The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi, with scientists warning extreme weather would only grow more frequent this year. (Lire plus...)
Des chercheurs sonnent l’alarme: face à la canicule, nos logements manquent d’arbres
À Paris, comme à Londres et à Séville, les scientifiques dressent le même constat : les arbres ne suffisent plus à protéger les habitants et travailleurs de la chaleur écrasante.
Pourquoi les arbres d’Europe meurent
Les anomalies climatiques mènent à la mort prématurée des arbres. Même des conditions favorables peuvent avoir à terme des effets négatifs.
Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows
Exclusive University of Sydney research shows heat-related hospital admissions to increase by at least 6% by the end of the century
Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands
WELLINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean on Monday, lashing Guam, Tinian and Saipan and blasting Rota with catastrophic winds, the U.S. National Weather Service said. (Lire plus...)
‘Uncharted territory’ as brewing El Niño, roasting oceans, heat bring risk for California, planet
Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.
«Ce qui nous inquiète, c’est la pérennité de l’agriculture française» : la FNSEA alerte sur les effets de la canicule
Alors que la France subit une vague de chaleur exceptionnelle et que plusieurs régions sont touchées par des incendies, la FNSEA fait état de pertes déjà importantes dans les cultures et l’élevage.
Climat : les investissements stagnent, alors que l’urgence demeure | Techniques de l’Ingénieur
Dans un récent rapport, l’Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) dresse un état des lieux des investissements climatiques en Europe. Si les investissements dans l’éolien, les réseaux électriques et la rénovation des bâtiments sont insuffisants,
Fraichoù, l’application qui propose des itinéraires pour marcher à l’ombre
Développé par un Rennais, ce GPS du piéton indique les trajets les plus frais en ville
REPORTAGE. « Un laboratoire à ciel ouvert » : sur l’étang de Thau, des scientifiques de l’Ifremer mesurent les effets du réchauffement climatique sur les océans
À Sète (Hérault), des chercheurs ont pu constater à quel point les canicules ont des effets nocifs sur la biodiversité marine.
Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming
Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991
La canicule envahit la côte est des Etats-Unis
Après l'Europe, voilà que la canicule gagne la côte est des Etats-Unis. Plusieurs grandes villes sont touchées, dont New York, et les autorités appréhendent les conséquences de cette "vague de chaleur dangereuse et record".
Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths
Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units
Scientists Uncover the Hidden Force Making Sea-Level Rise Far Worse Than Expected
Sea-level rise is not just about the oceans. New research shows that sinking land is dramatically increasing flood risk in many coastal cities.
« On était bien face à la mer… » : en Vendée, le cauchemar d’un couple dont 100 m² de jardin ont été engloutis par l’océan | TF1 Info
[VIDÉO] À la Tranche-sur-Mer, en Vendée, Catherine et Jean-Marie, retraités, sont en première ligne dans la bataille contre l'érosion. Lors d'une nuit de tempête, 100 m² de leur jardin ont été engloutis par l'océan.
Les océans viennent de franchir un seuil inquiétant : les chercheurs parlent de « terrain inconnu »
Nos océans n’ont jamais été aussi chauds pour un mois de juin. Et ce record n’est peut-être qu’un début.
China warming faster than global average as extreme weather intensifies, report says
China is warming faster than the global average, while extreme heat, heavy rainfall and other severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as climate change accelerates worldwide,
England has just had its hottest June on record, Met Office data shows
Chief scientist says dangerous heatwaves, which are getting more likely, ‘bring home the implications of climate change’
New York City Set to Sweat as Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Looms
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that aims to protect people who work outdoors. Temperatures this week could exceed 100 degrees. (Lire plus...)
‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter?
Past and present leaders of wealthy nations such as UK and Germany have argued their actions are insignificant
El Niño is coming. At the FAO we know where drought will hit hardest
June 29 - A powerful El Niño is building at a dangerous moment for global food security. It is arriving as the world is already facing record heat, driven by climate change, and as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz roil fertiliser markets just…
‘Le jour du dépassement’ pour les glaciers suisses : la réserve de neige épuisée avant juillet – RTBF Actus
À partir de ce lundi 29 juin 2026, les glaciers suisses basculent dans une phase de perte nette de masse : toute la neige...
Europe’s heatwave ‘linked to 1,300 deaths’ as more records broken
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
Record heat tests Europe’s healthcare systems
Experts warn that the effects of a heatwave can appear five to ten days after it ends (Lire plus...)
La vague de chaleur se diffuse vers l’est de l’Europe, les hôpitaux submergés
La vague de chaleur inédite qui frappe l'Europe depuis le début de la semaine avec son cortège de pollution progresse vers l'est du continent, entraînant, vendredi, l'annulation d'événements avec des…
KNMI weather service issues first ever code red for extreme heat – DutchNews.nl
The KNMI weather service has issued a code red warning for extreme heat for the first time, as the Netherlands enters the hottest phase of a record-breaking spell.
Les 10% des consommateurs les plus aisés ravagent la planète (et vous en faites sûrement partie)
Contrairement aux idées reçues, les principaux responsables de l'empreinte écologique mondiale ne sont pas uniquement les milliardaires. Une grande…
One in six babies in England live in overheated homes – analysis
More than 70,000 babies living in hot homes as climate crisis drives record temperatures
Canicule historique : ce mercredi est la journée la plus chaude jamais enregistrée en France, le record établi mardi déjà battu
La France a enregistré ce mercredi le record de température nationale, battant celui qui avait été établi hier. C’est la première fois que l
Pollinisateurs en déclin: l’Europe face à un point de non-retour, selon un rapport
Les pollinisateurs sont essentiels pour les écosystèmes, l'agriculture et de nombreux secteurs économiques. Mais le nombre d'insectes assurant ce phénomène essentiel inquiète les spécialistes. Pour y pallier,
La France sous “des températures parmi les plus élevées de la planète”, l’Europe “suffoque”
L’Hexagone a enregistré, mardi, la journée la plus chaude de son histoire, selon Météo France.
NASA satellite captures wave of warm water hundreds of miles long that signals a devastatingly strong El Niño
This year's El Niño is on track to be among the strongest ever recorded.
France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country
National weather service, Météo-France, says Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947
‘If there’s any country that will do it, it’s China’: Why is China diverting some of the world’s mightiest rivers thousands of miles?
People in China's northern megacities have 74 times less fresh water than the average American — so the Chinese government has built the world's largest water diversion project, with the most ambitious and dangerous route still to come.
Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week
Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year
La canicule s’intensifie en Europe, température record attendue en Angleterre
La canicule s'intensifie mardi en Europe, faisant peser de graves dangers sur la santé des plus vulnérables et provoquant de très nombreuses perturbations, après déjà plusieurs jours de très forte chaleur…
Sea Level Rise Is Swallowing Farmland at Alarming Rates
Coastal farmland in the Mid-Atlantic is being overtaken by rising seas faster than forests, revealing an overlooked rural front in climate-driven marsh migration.
The Deadliest Kind of Wildfire Now Dominates California’s Forests
New research suggests high-severity wildfires are overtaking California's forests and killing some of the world's oldest trees.
Canicule : ces villes qui gagnent la bataille contre les îlots de chaleur
Canicule : face à des températures toujours plus élevées, les villes multiplient les plantations d’arbres, la végétalisation et les aménagements urbains.
China, Canada, EU climate talks kick off in Brussels
America will find itself on the 'wrong side of history', the Chinese minister says (Lire plus...)
Experts: Why carbon removal needs a ‘major scale up’ to return warming to 1.5C – Carbon Brief
more than 260 researchers convened in Milan to discuss the opportunities, challenges and risks involved in scaling “carbon dioxide removal” (CDR) to help curb climate change.
Bonn climate talks end in « gridlock » on adaptation and emissions-cutting
Splits between developed and developing countries over finance and science held back progress on key areas of climate action, leaving disappointment and much work for COP31
De la chaux sur les routes pour lutter contre la canicule et ses effets sur le bitume : une solution économique et écologique
Cette semaine, le département du Rhône subit nouvelle canicule. Sous l'effet de fortes chaleurs, les routes souffrent, les liants bitumineux remontent en surface. Les routes deviennent alors glissantes et collantes. Le lait...
Scientists Warn of Summer Heat Spikes as Global Warming Edges Toward 2C – Inside Climate News
Researchers say fossil fuel burning and other human activities caused nearly all the rapid warming of the past decade.
Scientists Warn of Summer Heat Spikes as Global Warming Edges Toward 2C – Inside Climate News
Researchers say fossil fuel burning and other human activities caused nearly all the rapid warming of the past decade.
Climate change is making once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
Floods that historically had a 1% chance of striking a coastline in a year are now about 12 times more likely, on average.
‘River in the Sky’: China’s doomed plan to create a ‘cloud seeding corridor’ tells us how far the country will go to solve its climate crisis
China's willingness to invest billions in a quixotic, doomed plan to create a permanent river in the sky reveals the lengths it is willing to go to to engineer its way out of a climate crisis.
The ocean has shielded us from the worst of climate change. Now it is running a fever | Karina Von Schuckmann
Nearly every indicator of climate change is flashing red. But we still hold the tools available to bring the planet back into balance
One Simple Food Swap Could Cut Carbon Emissions As Much as a Flight Across Europe
Researchers explored how different dietary changes could reduce the carbon footprint of food consumption.
Most Americans Say Climate Change Is Making Life More Expensive. They’re Right
In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said global warming is impacting their cost of living.
Nearly Half The World’s Children Exposed To Three Or More Climate Risks: UNICEF
More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world.(Lire plus...)
‘This Is Absolutely Crazy’: Antarctic Temperatures Hit a Record High This Month
Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after a stubborn Antarctic heat wave shattered the region's winter heat record.
China warns of risk of ‘extreme floods’ in desert regions
HONG KONG, June 12 - China warned communities in its northwestern Xinjiang and nearby regions on Friday to prepare for "extreme floods" this summer, driven by abnormally high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and rapid glacier melt. (Lire plus...)
Antarctique : des températures records à l’orée de l’hiver austral
Un record local pour juin, 15,4°C, a été relevé entre le 5 et le 6 juin à Esperanza, base scientifique argentine sur la péninsule de la Trinité, à l’extrémité nord de la péninsule antarctique.
El Niño has begun, scientists say, and could bring record heat
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Rising Seas Could Turn Mangroves From Climate Heroes Into Carbon Sources
Rising seas could turn mangroves from carbon-storing climate allies into unexpected carbon emitters.
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down
Human-caused sea level rise drives 21st-century worldwide water level extremes
The rate and impacts of sea level rise vary considerably around the world, but the contribution of human-caused climate change to increases in local and regional flood risks has not yet been systematically explored. (Lire plus...)
Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says
JAKARTA, June 10 (Reuters) - Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, a new report released on Wednesday showed. (Lire plus...)
Japan Calls It: The Dreaded El Niño Has Arrived
All signs point to the imminent formation of a strong El Niño—potentially the strongest on record.
‘Woefully unprepared’: extreme heat will double US hospitalizations by 2040, study finds
Sharp rise in hospital visits will in turn drive up annual healthcare costs for heat-related conditions to over $1bn
‘I fear people will go to war over water’: as wells run dry, farmers struggle to survive in Bangladesh
The arid Barind region was transformed by aquifer wells but now the water system is collapsing under the pressure of the climate crisis and decades of extraction
‘Severe’ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns
Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment says
Sea ice loss in the Arctic has triggered a critical tipping point that’s destroying the food chain
Researchers say the Arctic Ocean crossed a biological tipping point in 2009, when nitrate levels in the water suddenly started dropping due to a drastic reduction in sea ice extent.
Changements des océans: des records alarmants pour 2026 selon le baromètre Starfish 2026
Publié à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de l'Océan ce 8 juin 2026, le second baromètre Starfish dresse un bilan alarmant sur la santé des mers. Malgré des avancées juridiques historiques, les scientifiques appellent à un sursaut mondial.
Visa problems shut poorest countries out of crucial UN climate talks in Bonn
Several of the world’s poorest and most climate vulnerable countries say their negotiating abilities will be hurt at talks in Germany this month due to their delegates being unable to obtain visas
La crise climatique: une menace directe pour l’enfance s’inquiète cette ONG
Ce vendredi 5 juin 2026 se déroule la journée mondiale de l'environnement. À cette occasion, Geo.fr s'est entretenu avec Camille Romain des Boscs, directrices de l'ONG World Vision France,
Extreme heat and agriculture
Extreme heat is emerging as one of the most urgent and least understood threats to agriculture and food security. Rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and shifting climate patterns are already disrupting crop yields, livestock health,
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
Portugal has recorded a new highest temperature for May of 40.3C as countries in Western Europe grapple with sweltering-hot weather. (Lire plus...)
War has brought Iran’s water crisis to a breaking point: ‘Things will collapse unless there is meaningful structural change’
Iran is experiencing "water bankruptcy" that stems from decades of broken water governance and aggressive policies, and the current war is exacerbating the crisis.
One day of extreme heat tied to 3,400 excess deaths in India, nearly 30,000 over five days: Study
Temperatures have remained above 45 degrees Celsius in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in recent days. | India News
Media reaction: UK and Europe’s ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change – Carbon Brief
Europe has been hit by a searing heatwave this May, which has shattered temperature records across France, Spain and the UK.
Temporary carbon dioxide removal to offset short-lived climate forcers
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is considered for achieving the long-term temperature objectives of the Paris Agreement and national net-zero emission targets (Lire plus...)
Warming and vegetation greening drive recent surge in flash droughts
Flash droughts have become more frequent, yet their underlying mechanisms of such changes remain unclear. (Lire plus...)
Climate crisis is accelerating antibiotic resistance across world, study says
Experts say climate change linked to 10% rise in salmonella antibiotic resistance genes between 1940 and 2023 (Lire plus...)
Canicule en France : déjà 7 morts enregistrés
L'épisode de fortes chaleurs bat son plein en France, notamment à l'ouest du pays où de nombreux records de températures ont été battus. (Lire plus...) Ndlr : Morts de canicule... au printemps ! Et certains sont capables de penser que c'est normal.
India heatwave kills over 100 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana as power, health systems strain
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that northern states, including Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana will continue to experience intense heat over the coming days (Lire plus...) Ndlr : Pour info, à 45° le seuil Humidex mortel est à 35 %, ce qui n'est pas grand-chose. Autrement…
Le dôme de chaleur, un phénomène toujours plus intense
La France et le Royaume-Uni sont actuellement sous l'effet d'un dôme de chaleur. (Lire plus...)
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 as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists (Lire plus...)
Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing
Rice feeds more than half the world. From terraced paddies in Southeast Asia to irrigated fields in China and India, it underpins daily meals for billions of people. (Lire plus...)
India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU, May 22 (Reuters) - Some parts of India are grappling with power cuts as record-breaking heat has pushed electricity demand to an all-time high in excess of 270 gigawatts, spurring a government call for consumers to limit use. (Lire plus...)
Climate Change Is Quietly Choking Rivers Across the Planet
Climate change is causing rivers worldwide to lose oxygen, and tropical waterways are being hit hardest. (Lire plus...)
England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn
Without urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell government (Lire plus...)
Wealthy countries’ climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
BRUSSELS, May 21 (Reuters) - Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday. (Lire plus...)
La Chine submergée par des pluies torrentielles: déjà 22 morts et 20 disparus
En proie aux phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes, la Chine coule sous des pluies diluviennes depuis quelques jours. (Lire plus...)
Scientists Warn Many Insects May Not Survive a Warming World
A sweeping study of tropical insects found that many species may struggle to survive rising global temperatures. (Lire plus...)
CCC: Investing in ‘urgent’ UK adaptation action ‘cheaper than climate damages’ – Carbon Brief
Investing in flood defences, air conditioning and other measures to protect UK from climate change will provide “long-term savings”, says CCC
India’s future climate resilience will depend on its ability to build a public healthcare system that recognises heat as a highly gendered disaster
India is rapidly getting hotter, but not all at once. Heat waves are extremely detrimental to people’s health, not just affecting the environment. The country i
As temperatures rise, cattle industry feels the strain
Jagdish Agrahari, a resident of Sultanpur in Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, started rearing cattle in August 2025 and selling milk to supplement his income. He has four jersey cows, one Holstein Friesian, and three buffaloes.
How hot will it get by 2100? Scientists revise the answer
Cheap renewables are lowering predicted 2100 temperatures – but warming could still be catastrophic.
Seabird range contraction and dispersal under climate change – Nature Climate Change
The authors reconstruct historical seabird dispersal routes, showing that birds responded to temperature shifts by changes in range size rather than body mass. These trends are projected to persist,
Latin America Faces ‘Hydrological Whiplash’ as Climate Risks Mount – Inside Climate News
A new World Meteorological Organization report estimated 13,000 annual heat-related deaths across 17 countries in the region.
Factcheck: US and Iran are world’s only major emitters without net-zero targets
Many right-leaning figures have tried to push the idea that the UK is an outlier on net-zero. (Lire plus...)
El Niño en 2026: une menace de famine mondiale à court terme?
Alors qu’un retour du phénomène climatique naturel El Niño au cours de la seconde moitié de l’année 2026 est envisagé, des chercheurs se sont récemment demandés s’il pourrait, comme celui de 1877, menacer la sécurité alimentaire mondiale. (Lire plus...)
‘It’s no longer exceptional’: Karachi struggles under brutal new reality of extreme heat
Experts say the unseasonably hot weather across south Asia shows the impact of the climate crisis (Lire plus...)
Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.
Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere. (Lire plus...) Ndlr : ceux qui prônent ces solutions sont de dangereux cinglés, qu'il faut absolument empêcher de nuire.…
UK halves Green Climate Fund contribution, as it spends more on security
After promising £1.6 billion to the UN’s flagship climate fund in 2023, the UK government has now said it will only hand over half as much (Lire plus...)
Amazon Deforestation at Eight-Year Low, Report Shows
Despite a drop in the size of deforested areas, the number of wildfires in the region increased by more than 30 percent. (Lire plus...)
Climate change starts a new clock on Colorado’s river runoff, study says
Colorado School of Mines researchers say hotter weather spreads out stream flows, with big implications for senior vs. junior holders (Lire plus...)
Worst-Case Scenarios for El Niño Are Literally Off the Charts
Several models predict Pacific sea surface temperatures will rise more than 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) above average by the fall (Lire plus...)
Study Finds Wetter Storms Mean Drier Conditions Over Time
The world’s rainfall is increasingly packed into bigger storms and longer dry spells. (Lire plus...)
‘Insect apocalypse’ is already fueling malnutrition in some regions, first-of-its-kind study reveals
In a first, researchers quantify how pollinator declines contribute to food insecurity. (Lire plus...)
Climate Change Is Creating a New Kind of Weather Disaster
Researchers are pushing for more aggressive emissions reductions to minimize the threat of concurrent extreme weather events. (Lire plus...)
As El Niño Approaches, Scientists Predict Fierce Heatwaves, Wildfires and Floods
Emerging Pacific Ocean heat, combined with ongoing human-caused global warming (Lire plus...)
Why the American Southeast is becoming a new hot spot for wildfires
“Weather whiplash” is fueling blazes across Florida and the region. (Lire plus...)
Once-in-a-century ‘super’ El Niño in the cards as ocean temperatures reach near record highs in April
Climate scientists have revealed that last month's sea surface temperatures were the second-warmest for any April on record, reflecting the emergence of El Niño. (Lire plus...)
Climat: l’année 2026 s’annonce « particulièrement grave », selon les scientifiques
Les incendies atteignent des niveaux records depuis le début de l’année dans le monde. Plus de 150 millions d’hectares ont déjà brûlé depuis le 1er janvier, selon une alerte relayée par l’Organisation des Nations unies ce mercredi 12 mai. (Lire plus...)
Microplastics absorb heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming — as if they weren’t bad enough
Climate scientists have discovered that microplastics and nanoplastics are helping to drive global warming by absorbing sunlight and radiation in the atmosphere. (Lire plus...)
A New Way to Fight Climate Change Emerges From Erupting Volcano
A volcanic eruption in the South Pacific cleaned up its own methane pollution, offering a potential mechanism for removing this potent greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. (Lire plus...)
The Worst Spring Drought on Record Is Putting U.S. Crops at Risk
The United States experienced its worst spring drought on record last month, with more than 60% of land in the lower 48 states experiencing moderate drought or worse. (Lire plus...)
Scientists Discover Hidden Methane Source Beneath Every Major City
Scientists have discovered that urban sewers may be a surprisingly significant source of methane emissions. (Lire plus...)
From urban heat island to thermal resilience: Lessons from low-cost microclimate monitoring in a small tropical island
Urban overheating is a pressing challenge for tropical island cities, where high humidity and intense solar radiation amplify heat stress. (Lire plus...)
Atmospheric Code Red: 2026 Super El Niño Now Trending Toward Record-Breaking Intensity
A major atmospheric change is about to start, as the latest oceanic data confirms the 2026 El Niño is intensifying below the ocean surface. (Lire plus...)
Your Favorite Fishing Spot Is Turning Brown – and the Fish Are Changing
Darkening waters are slowing fish growth and shifting species balance, favoring fish that rely less on vision. Ecosystems and fishing patterns are changing as a result. (Lire plus...)
Alaska’s Famous Fjords Are Becoming a Cruise Ship Nightmare
Climate change is making landslides and tsunamis more likely in fjord regions such as Alaska's Tracy Arm. (Lire plus...)
‘Climate solutions will bring down bills and restore nature’: green issues and May elections
As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forces (Lire plus...)
Mexico City is sinking up to 14 inches per year, satellite images show
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, or NISAR, is now in full operation, tracking changes in Earth's surface to a precision within a centimeter.
Rain without a pause: Climate change deepens coastal seven-days rain phenomenon
Every year during the rainy season, Mombasa braces for a familiar stretch of unrelenting downpour. (Lire plus...)
Inde : entre canicule extrême et crise énergétique, le charbon fait son retour en force
L’Inde suffoque au-delà de 45 °C, avec une concentration inédite de villes parmi les plus chaudes du monde. La demande d’électricité atteint un record de 256 GW, au moment où la guerre en Iran fait flamber les prix du gaz. Résultat :
‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds
Louisiana’s cultural hotspot could be surrounded by Gulf of Mexico before end of this century, authors say (Lire plus...)
After 37 Years, the World’s Longest-Running Soil Warming Experiment Uncovers a Startling Climate Secret
A decades-long experiment in a Massachusetts forest is uncovering unexpected behavior in soil carbon. (Lire plus...)
Selon un nouveau rapport de Copernicus, l’Europe se réchauffe plus vite que les autres régions du monde et la situation pourrait s’aggraver
« Les vagues de chaleur deviennent de plus en plus fréquentes et graves » sur au moins 95 % du territoire européen, souligne l’étude menée par le service européen et l’Organisation météorologique mondiale. (Lire plus...)
« L’Europe se réchauffe deux fois plus vite que la moyenne mondiale », alarme l’Institut Copernicus
Alors que le réchauffement climatique s'accélère d'année en année, l'Institut européen Copernicus et l’Organisation météorologique mondiale alertent sur la situation avec la publication de leur rapport 2025.
Le coût caché du chalutage de fond marin, décrypté par une étude de National Geographic Pristine Seas
Selon une équipe de chercheurs du National Geographic Pristine Seas, le chalutage de fond marin, un mode de pêche largement utilisé dans les eaux européennes, serait néfaste pour les écosystèmes marins. De plus, ce mode de pêche coûterait 16,
Le niveau de CO₂ place la planète dans une situation inédite depuis 3 millions d’années
Les gouvernements du monde entier font des promesses, les énergies renouvelables se développent à grande vitesse, le marché des véhicules électriques explose, et pourtant, rien n’y fait : le taux de dioxyde de carbone (CO2) dans l’atmosphère a atteint un niveau record ces derniers jours. (Lire…
Is global warming tipping key Atlantic ocean currents towards ‘collapse’?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast system of ocean currents that helps to distribute heat around the world. (Lire plus...)
Inde: une vague de chaleur frappe le pays avec un mois d’avance
L'Inde subit actuellement une vague de chaleur précoce, le thermomètre affichant 43° C à New Delhi, notamment. (Lire plus...)
Extreme heat pushing global food systems to the brink, UN agencies warn
Extreme heat is pushing global food and farming systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods of over a billion people as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves redefine how food is produced worldwide, a new UN report warns. (Lire plus...)
State of the climate: Strong El Niño puts 2026 on track for second-warmest year
The first three months of 2026 have been the fourth warmest on record, with each successive month surpassing historical averages by a greater margin. (Lire plus...)
South Korea’s gas battery turns greenhouse gases into electricity during capture
The device uses ion migration and charge redistribution to generate electricity. (Lire plus...)
AI Reveals Explosive Growth of Floating Algae Across the World’s Oceans
Machine learning reveals that ocean conditions are increasingly becoming more favorable for macroalgae growth. (Lire plus...)
Mortality impacts of the most extreme heat events
Extreme heat threatens human life, evidenced by >260,000 heat-related fatalities collectively in the deadliest events since 2000. (Lire plus...)
Cooling the Planet Could Come at a Devastating Cost
Efforts to cool the planet may do more than lower temperatures, they could fundamentally reshape Earth’s climate systems.
New Study Warns: Asia’s Lifeline Water Source Is Rapidly Draining
Groundwater across High Mountain Asia is rapidly declining due to combined climate and human pressures, with worsening risks ahead. (Lire plus...)
Land subsidence on Java Island and its contributions to relative sea level change
Rising sea levels and land subsidence combine to determine relative sea level (RSL) rise, which is intensifying coastal hazards. (Lire plus...)
Greenland’s Ice Is Melting Faster Than Ever, and Scientists Are Alarmed
Extreme melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating rapidly due to climate change, with major increases in frequency and intensity. (Lire plus...)
Ardabelle avertit l’Europe qu’elle est confrontée à un défi de 7 000 milliards d’euros :
L’Europe traverse une période de fortes turbulences, marquée par des crises géopolitiques, des tensions sur les matières premières essentielles et des chocs climatiques qui s’aggravent mutuellement. (Lire plus...)
« Les plages vont disparaître »: l’Espagne face au dilemme urbain de l’érosion côtière
Chaque hiver, les tempêtes érodent des pans entiers de la côte espagnole. Des étendues de plage restaurées avant l'arrivée des estivants avec des tonnes de sable et de ciment. (Lire plus...)
Ancient Carbon Is Flooding Arctic Rivers As Permafrost Melts Faster
Thawing Arctic ground is unleashing ancient carbon—and speeding up climate change. (Lire plus...)
Scientists have found an alarming environmental impact of vast data centers
The vast data centers that power artificial intelligence guzzle huge amounts of energy but they also have another alarming impact, according to new research. (Lire plus...)
These Unusual Glaciers Don’t Behave Like Others – and Scientists Say They Are Incredibly Dangerous
A global analysis of more than 3,100 surging glaciers reveals a dynamic and unevenly distributed phenomenon that challenges conventional expectations about glacier retreat. (Lire plus...)
Climat : la facture de 10 200 milliards de dollars des États-Unis
Le coût économique des émissions de CO2 dépasse toutes les estimations antérieures. Une étude de la revue Nature impute désormais des milliers de milliards de dollars de dommages aux plus gros pollueurs mondiaux. (Lire plus...)
Alaska’s Protective Ice Is Vanishing, Scientists Find
Along Alaska’s northern coast, a subtle but significant shift is unfolding as landfast sea ice forms later, disappears sooner, and covers less area than in previous decades. (Lire plus...)
Scientists Discover Alaska Glaciers Are Melting Weeks Longer Than Expected
New radar data reveals Alaska’s glaciers are melting longer and reacting faster to heat. (Lire plus...)
One of Earth’s Greatest Migrations Is Collapsing Beneath Our Rivers
One of Earth’s greatest migrations is vanishing underwater—and almost no one is paying attention. (Lire plus...)
« Tout est dans le rouge »: en 2025, la chaleur accumulée par la Terre a atteint un niveau record
La quantité de chaleur accumulée par la terre a atteint un niveau record en 2025, avec des conséquences à craindre pour des centaines, voire des milliers d'années (Lire plus...)
De -10,5°C à 32,8°C en quatre jours : records de chaleur dans le centre des États-Unis
Le Service météorologique national a émis une alerte de chaleur extrême pour ces mêmes zones désertiques, ainsi qu’une alerte pour un risque élevé d’incendie de forêt. (Lire plus...)
Prix du CO2 : Ursula von der Leyen évoque des flexibilités pour rassurer les industriels
La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a promis des gestes aux industriels pour contenir le coût du carbone en Europe, dont une possible extension de quotas gratuits de CO2 au-delà de 2034. (Lire plus...) Ndlr : Prêts à absolument toutes les vilénies…
Tropical Peatlands Are Burning Like Never Before in 2000 Years
After centuries of decline, tropical peatland fires have exploded in the past 100 years—driven largely by human activity and threatening massive carbon releases. (Lire plus...)
Le Brésil place la lutte contre la déforestation au cœur de son nouveau plan pour réduire les émissions de CO₂
Le gouvernement du président Lula mise sur la protection de l’Amazonie pour réduire ses émissions de gaz à effet de serre et atteindre la neutralité carbone dans les décennies à venir. (Lire plus...)
‘Blackwater’ lakes and rivers in the Congo Basin are now emitting ancient carbon into the atmosphere
Carbon that has been buried in the Congo Basin's peatlands for millennia is seeping into lakes and rivers. (Lire plus...)
‘The warming trend nearly doubled after 2014’: The rate of global warming has accelerated more in the past decade than ever before
A new analysis finds that global warming has significantly accelerated since 2015, but not everyone agrees. (Lire plus...)
Planting trees in the sea could act as a huge carbon sink and save millions of dollars in storm damage every year. What is stopping us from doing it?
A new study reveals restoring mangroves could save $800 million in storm damage, protect 140,000 people from flooding, and remove almost triple the amount of CO2 produced by cars in the U.S. every year. (Lire plus...)
Antarctica Has Lost Ice Equal to 10 Los Angeles–Sized Cities in 30 Years
After analyzing three decades of satellite radar data, scientists have created the first continent-wide record of Antarctic grounding line migration. (Lire plus...)
Switzerland Just Lost 3% of Its Glacier Ice in a Year As the Alps Heat Up
Switzerland’s glaciers are disappearing faster than ever — and the Alps may never look the same. (Lire plus...)
A Hidden African Carbon Vault Is Starting to Leak
A vast African peatland once thought stable is now leaking carbon thousands of years old. (Lire plus...)
Le piège de l’inertie : pourquoi le climat continuera de chauffer même si l’on arrêtait tout demain
Même si l’humanité cessait immédiatement toutes ses émissions de gaz à effet de serre, le réchauffement climatique ne s’arrêterait pas instantanément. (Lire plus...)
Why Are the World’s Forests Changing the Way They Breathe?
Across the world’s forests, an invisible force is quietly altering one of Earth’s largest carbon cycles. (Lire plus...)
Introducing the T-MCCR Index for Evaluating Urban Thermal Comfort and Morphological Performance
Urban morphology plays a key role in shaping outdoor thermal comfort, especially as cities experience increasing heat stress under climate change. While the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) is widely applied in outdoor thermal comfort studies, existing approaches rarely provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating…
Half the World’s Coral Reefs Devastated by Record Ocean Heat
Half the world’s coral reefs were hit hard by extreme ocean heat, and an even more severe bleaching crisis is happening right now. (Lire plus...)
Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Antarctica After Mass Skua Die Off
Deadly H5N1 bird flu has now claimed its first confirmed wildlife victims in Antarctica, killing more than 50 skuas. (Lire plus...)
‘It’s telling us there’s something big going on’: Unprecedented spike in atmospheric methane during the COVID-19 pandemic has a troubling explanation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the atmosphere temporarily lost its ability to break down methane, leading to a huge spike in the greenhouse gas. (Lire plus...)
China has planted so many trees around the Taklamakan Desert that it’s turned this ‘biological void’ into a carbon sink
Huge-scale ecological engineering around the edges of one of the world's largest and driest deserts has turned it into a carbon sink that absorbs more CO2 than it emits, research suggests. (Lire plus...)
Vers la disparition des lucioles… à cause des humains
Si vous avez déjà croisé un petit insecte luisant un soir d’été dans votre jardin ou lors d'une balade, vous êtes chanceux. Si elles émerveillent les amateurs de leur lumière jaune-verte en Asie, les lucioles se font plutôt discrètes en Europe. (Lire plus...)
A Simple Water Fix May Be One of the Arctic’s Strongest Climate Solutions
A two-year field experiment conducted in the world’s northernmost cultivated peatland, in Pasvik in Finnmark, found that greenhouse gas emissions can be sharply reduced by raising and maintaining the water table between 25 and 50 centimeters below the soil surface. (Lire plus...)
« L’océan approche de plus en plus vite » : à Biscarosse, la promenade de la plage s’est effondrée sous l’effet de l’érosion
Dans les Landes, les récentes intempéries ont causé de gros dégâts et ont fait reculer la dune qui borde la plage. La ville tente de longue date de s'adapter au phénomène. (Lire plus...)
Russie : Moscou ensevelie sous les pires chutes de neige en deux siècles
La neige a atteint plus de 60 cm de hauteur dans la capitale de la Russie. Pour les météorologues de l’Université d’Etat de Moscou, il s’agit des pires chutes de neige en deux siècles (Lire plus...)
La moitié des émissions mondiales de carbone dépend désormais de seulement 32 entreprises
Un nouveau rapport montre qu'en 2024, une concentration inédite de la pollution carbone a placé une poignée d'acteurs industriels en position de décider, de fait, de la trajectoire climatique mondiale. (Lire plus...) Ndlr : C'est un biais cognitif : aucune compagnie pétrolière n'émet de CO2, elle…
Les Etats-Unis subissent une des pires vagues de froid depuis des décennies : jusqu’à − 30 °C et des millions de personnes touchées par la tempête hivernale
Le froid polaire aggrave les conséquences d’une tempête ayant causé la mort d’au moins 23 personnes et privé d’électricité plus de 800 000 foyers. Il s’explique par l’action d’une masse d’air arctique. (Lire plus...)
Climate Change Is Quietly Transforming the World’s Richest Forests
Climate change is quietly rearranging the Amazon and Andes—winners and losers are emerging, and the Northern Andes may hold the key to forest survival. (Lire plus...)
États-Unis : jusqu’à – 35 degrés, une vague de froid polaire s’abat sur le nord du pays
Des températures glaciales, jusqu'à - 35 degrés, attendent les Américains dans les prochaines heures, vendredi 23 janvier. Une tempête hivernale touche actuellement le nord du pays. Neige, grêle, verglas… (Lire plus...)
Africa’s Forests Are No Longer Absorbing Carbon, Scientists Warn
An analysis led by the University of Leicester shows that the African continent lost around 106 billion kilograms of forest biomass each year between 2010 and 2017. (Lire plus...)
Le réchauffement climatique tabou à la NASA ? Son dernier rapport sème le doute
La NASA publie son rapport annuel sur les températures enregistrées au cours de l'année 2025. Il détonne par rapport à celui de 2024, notamment par une omission qui saute aux yeux. (Lire plus...)
18 of Earth’s biggest river deltas — including the Nile and Amazon — are sinking faster than global sea levels are rising
Worldwide, millions of people live in river deltas that are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, research suggests. This exacerbates the risk of catastrophic coastal flooding and land loss. (Lire plus...)
Copernicus: 2025 was the third hottest year on record
Copernicus data show that 2025 was the third warmest year on record1, only marginally (0.01°C) cooler than 2023, and 0.13°C cooler than 2024 – the warmest year on record. (Lire plus...)