Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it
Chris Stokes, Durham University; Florence Colleoni, National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS), and James Kirkham, British Antarctic Survey “We cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice.” That’s…
Experts Warn of Accelerating Forest Decline in Lebanon Amid Drought, Heat and Illegal Logging
Lebanon’s forests are facing mounting pressure from prolonged drought, recurring heatwaves, wildfires and illegal logging, experts say, as signs of widespread decline become increasingly visible across the country. Forests cover…
Top climate books to look out for in 2026 – recommended by experts
Dominic O’Key, University of Sheffield; Denise Baden, University of Southampton; Maria Kett, UCL; Mary Johnstone-Louis, University of Oxford; Nathan Lewis Bramald, University of Liverpool; Rosie Robison, Anglia Ruskin University; Sam…
Eastern Turkey hit by severe cold as temperatures drop to –14C
Temperatures in parts of eastern Turkey fell to minus 14 degrees Celsius overnight, freezing lakes and streams and coating the region in heavy frost, local media reported Sunday. In Kars’…
Cyprus Civil Defense issues safety guidance ahead of heavy rain, storms and strong winds
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus Civil Defense on Sunday issued a series of safety recommendations as heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, hail and strong winds were forecast to affect the island from…
Storm front brings rain, snow and winter cold to much of Spain
Spain faced worsening weather conditions Friday as a storm front moving in from the west brought heavy rain, strong coastal winds and snowfall at lower elevations, the national weather agency…
Turkey’s electric vehicle charging sockets top 37,000 in November
The number of electric vehicle charging sockets in Turkey rose 3.3% in November from the previous month, reaching 37,473, the country’s energy regulator said Thursday. According to the Energy Market…
Science journal names renewable energy surge 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
The U.S. journal Science has named the global surge in renewable energy as its 2025 Breakthrough of the Year, citing China’s dominance in solar, wind and battery production. The journal…
From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
Matthew L. Druckenmiller, University of Colorado Boulder; Rick Thoman, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Twila A. Moon, University of Colorado Boulder The Arctic is transforming faster and with more far-reaching…
Global renewable energy investment tops $1.19 trillion in 2024
Global investment in renewable energy, power grids and battery storage reached $1.19 trillion in 2024, surpassing the $1.13 trillion spent on fossil fuels, according to a new report. The study,…