Los Angeles Beaches Remain Closed Amid Toxic Runoff After Wildfires
Recovery efforts in Los Angeles face new challenges as toxic runoff from heavy rains forces beach closures along the coast.
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Study Reveals Tiny Plastic Particles Disrupt Terrestrial Food Webs
A new international study highlights how tiny plastic particles infiltrate terrestrial ecosystems, disrupting food webs and compounding environmental crises. Researchers call for urgent action on plastic pollution.
Record-Breaking Heat Fuels Extreme Weather Across the Americas
Record-breaking heat has led to more extreme weather events across the Americas, challenging communities and highlighting the urgent need to address climate change.
Heat Wave Triggers Massive Decline of Seabirds in Alaska
A marine heat wave from 2014 to 2016 wiped out four million common murres in Alaska, triggering a catastrophic population collapse with long-term ecosystem implications.
Study Warns Seawater Could Infiltrate Freshwater Supplies in 75% of Coastal Areas by 2100
A new study by NASA’s JPL warns that seawater could infiltrate freshwater supplies in 75% of coastal areas worldwide by 2100, posing significant risks to drinking water, agriculture, and ecosystems.
Paris 2024 Organizers Claim Significant Reduction in Olympic Carbon Emissions
Paris 2024 organizers announce a significant reduction in carbon emissions, achieving a 54.6% cut compared to previous Games, highlighting efforts toward more sustainable international events.
Climate Change Intensifies Hurricane Milton, Experts Say
Experts report that human-induced climate change intensified Hurricane Milton, making it wetter and windier, and escalating it from a Category 2 to a more destructive Category 3 storm.
Climate Change Amplified Hurricane Helene’s Intensity by 10%, Study Reveals
A new study reveals that climate change intensified Hurricane Helene by 10%, making such powerful storms more likely. Researchers highlight the significant impact of small increases in storm intensity.
UN Warns of Increasingly Erratic Global Water Cycle Amid Climate Change
The UN warns of increasingly erratic floods and droughts as climate change disrupts the global water cycle, highlighting urgent calls for action.
Climate Change Amplified Typhoon Gaemi’s Destructive Power, Study Finds
A new study reveals that human-induced climate change intensified Typhoon Gaemi, which caused significant loss of life in the Philippines and China, by increasing wind speeds and rainfall.
Record Wildfires Fueled Massive CO2 Emissions in 2023-2024, New Study Reveals
Wildfires intensified by climate change released significant CO2 emissions between March 2023 and February 2024, a new study reveals, highlighting the growing impact of global warming.
Environmental Impact of Grounded Ship on Ren’ai Jiao Alarms Experts
A grounded Philippine warship on Ren’ai Jiao since 1999 is causing severe harm to the coral reef ecosystem due to heavy metal pollution and high phosphate levels, prompting calls for its removal.
Alaska’s Juneau Ice Field Melting Nearly Five Times Faster
Alaska’s Juneau Ice Field, home to over 1,000 glaciers, is melting 4.6 times faster than in the 1980s, raising global concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Climate Change Shrinking Pacific Grey Whales, Study Finds
New research reveals Pacific grey whales have decreased in size by 13% since 2000, underscoring the impact of climate change on marine life and potential consequences for survival and reproduction.
Oil Spill Forces Closure of Singapore’s Sentosa Island Beaches
Beaches on Singapore’s Sentosa Island were closed Saturday due to an oil spill at a nearby port, affecting luxury waterfront homes and tourists, authorities said.
Drought in Mexico Causes Thousands of Fish to Die as Bustillos Lagoon Dries Up
Thousands of fish have died as the Bustillos Lagoon in northern Mexico dries up amid a severe drought. The lagoon’s water levels have fallen below 50%, leading to higher pollutant concentrations hazardous to aquatic life.
Summer 2023: The Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Reveals
Summer 2023 has been declared the hottest in 2,000 years, with Asia experiencing record-breaking heat waves that impacted millions. This unprecedented heat highlights urgent climate challenges.
Record Heatwave in Mexico Raises Global Climate Concerns
Mexico faces record-high temperatures in a severe heatwave, highlighting global climate concerns that resonate with Asia’s own environmental challenges.
Japan’s Fifth Release of Fukushima Water Raises Global Concern
Japan begins fifth release of treated Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean, raising global concerns and sparking opposition from neighboring countries and local communities.
Japan to Begin Fifth Discharge of Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater on April 19
Japan will begin its fifth release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean on April 19, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced.