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News, research analysis and evidence-based explanation. 18 stories in this section.
Scientists are examining how an ice-and-rock avalanche, a possible river blockage and a nearby earthquake may have combined in the Himalayan flood that killed at least 98 people.
A rural Oregon county has the highest wildfire smoke death rate in the United States, forcing residents to adapt to chronic hazardous air and mounting grief as climate-driven fires intensify.
Dozens of civil society groups are urging the UK government to prioritise cycling and walking infrastructure after summer heatwaves and wildfires highlighted the urgent need to decarbonise transport, the country's …
A new initiative called Mountains to Mangroves places local communities at the center of forest restoration and biodiversity protection across the Eastern Himalayas, linking traditional knowledge with climate resilience.
Nevada filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plan to cut water deliveries to lower Colorado River basin states by roughly 20 percent over two years, arguing the plan …
As wildfires, marine heatwaves and extreme temperatures become routine, climate scientists and campaigners argue that global heating is no longer a natural calamity but a knowingly inflicted crisis requiring urgent …
Railway companies in Britain are racing to adapt to a changing climate after two trains derailed within 24 hours during a recent heatwave, as a developing El Niño could make …
New research warns that climate change may triple the number of days above 105°F in the US, leading to severe health impacts including heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and increased emergency visits.
A family rejected more than $26 million over concerns including water and farmland, but the environmental case turns on measurable cooling, power and land-use choices.
Two releases of 20 rare ducks on New Zealand’s Purerua Peninsula lost most of their birds to the same elusive cat, illustrating a core problem in species restoration.
Fortifications and mine barriers now overlap with one of Europe’s most unusual post-nuclear ecosystems. The military transformation raises ecological and radiation-safety questions even as current monitoring remains within established limits.
Researchers estimate that wild deer are the largest source of methane among wild ruminants, though their total output remains far smaller than that of domesticated livestock.
A climate change researcher warns that an exceptionally strong El Niño could push already stressed ecosystems across a critical threshold, amplifying the effects of global warming.
A new buying guide spotlights four freestanding bioclimatic pergolas, or garden islands, designed to regulate sun exposure and keep outdoor spaces comfortable as temperatures rise.
A Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captured on July 26 reveals wildfires raging near ESA's Cebreros ground station in Spain, highlighting the threat to critical space infrastructure and the role of satellite …
Modern farming methods and rising carbon dioxide levels have led to a steady decline in the nutrient content of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Researchers and farmers are increasingly looking to …
A new study funded by ESA's Climate Change Initiative highlights the need for improved reporting of tropical forest carbon emissions, particularly from degradation, to ensure accurate climate models and national …
An ocean-monitoring satellite has captured striking images of wildfire smoke plumes from space, demonstrating the technology's value for tracking environmental events beyond its primary mission.
