Europe’s Extreme Summer Exposes the Rising Economic Cost of Heat, Drought and Wildfires
Europe's extreme summer of 2026 has demonstrated that climate-related weather events are no longer limited to environmental damage. Heatwaves, drought,...
Wildfires
Indonesia Expands Wildfire Response as Haze Threat Grows
Jakarta: Indonesia has expanded its nationwide response to forest and land fires as dry conditions continue to fuel outbreaks across...
Indonesia: Wildfires Trigger Sharp Rise in Respiratory Illnesses
Indonesia is facing a serious public-health challenge as widespread forest and peatland fires have caused a sharp increase in respiratory...
WMO Warns Wildfires and Heatwaves Are Making Global Air Quality Harder to Protect
Increasingly intense wildfires and heatwaves are creating a growing threat to air quality around the world, making it harder for...
France Set to Present Climate Assessment After Extreme Summer Weather
France is preparing to release its assessment of the country's summer climate after a season marked by a series of...
1,000 Years of Coral Records Reveal a Troubling Shift in El Niño Intensity
August 29, 2026 Scientists studying ancient coral from the Galápagos Islands have uncovered new evidence that El Niño events in...
Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across Southeast Asia as Satellite Monitoring Shows Widespread Aerosol Pollution
Wildfires across parts of Southeast Asia are generating large quantities of smoke and airborne particles, with satellite-based monitoring showing extensive...
Wildfires Spread Across Multiple Regions as Extreme Heat and Dry Conditions Raise Global Fire Risk
August 10, 2026: Wildfire activity is intensifying across several parts of the world as extreme heat, prolonged dry weather and...
Portland Faces Unhealthy Air as Pollution Rises Amid Summer Weather Stress
Portland has faced a sharp deterioration in air quality this summer, highlighting how heat, atmospheric conditions and pollution can combine...
Western Europe Records Its Hottest June Ever as Global Temperatures Remain Exceptionally High
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, while the planet as a whole recorded its second-warmest June...
Disaster Risk Reduction This Week: Why Reliable Information and Prevention Matter More Than Ever
Natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more complex as climate change, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and population growth increase...
Europe Endures Intensifying Heatwave as Scientists Warn 2026 Could Become One of the Hottest Years on Record
Large parts of Europe are once again experiencing an intense heatwave, with soaring temperatures, prolonged dry conditions, and growing wildfire...
French Military Engineering Troops Assist Firefighters in Battling Devastating Wildfires
As wildfires become increasingly frequent and intense across Europe, France is expanding the role of its armed forces in supporting...
