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Ocean Surface Temperatures Hit Record High in June

Ocean surface temperatures reached record highs for June, raising concerns about extreme weather patterns and climate impacts. According to The Guardian , temperatures outside the polar regions exceeded previous records set in 2023 and 2024 on June 21. Al Jazeera reported that the European Union’s C

Jul 1, 11:20 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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EnvironmentPollution

Chemours to Pay $450M in PFAS Pollution Settlement

Chemical manufacturer Chemours Co has agreed to pay $450 million to settle federal and state claims regarding illegal discharges of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to multiple reports. The settlement, filed in West Virginia federal court, resolves violations at facilities in North Carolina,

Jun 24, 2:11 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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EnvironmentConservation

Legendary Robin Hood Oak Tree Declared Dead

The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after failing to sprout leaves this spring. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) announced the news on Thursday. Conservationists believe that soil compaction from millions of visitor

Jun 18, 8:11 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Conservation

Lawmakers Challenge NSF's Plan to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring Network

A bipartisan group of senators and House committees is challenging the National Science Foundation's (NSF) decision to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a network of over 900 ocean sensors costing $386 million . The NSF plans to remove most instruments by 2027 , describing the move

Jun 16, 12:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

El Niño Officially Forms, Expected to Be Strong

El Niño has officially formed in the Pacific Ocean, with forecasts indicating an 88% chance it will become strong or very strong by late fall. According to NOAA's announcement, there is a 63% chance that El Niño will intensify significantly this late fall and early winter, ranking among the largest

Jun 11, 5:08 PM ET·3 min read

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Conservation

Great White Shark Filmed in Mediterranean

Divers removing abandoned fishing nets from the central Mediterranean have captured what is believed to be the first-ever underwater footage of an adult great white shark in the region. According to Reuters , the sighting occurred as a team led by the Healthy Seas Foundation recovered so-called ghos

Jun 8, 1:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Tasmanian Devil Mary Escapes Wildlife Park

A Tasmanian devil named Mary has been missing for three days after escaping from Paradise Country wildlife park in Queensland, Australia. The 2-year-old marsupial was discovered missing from her enclosure on Tuesday morning. Search efforts involving a dozen wildlife experts, sniffer dogs, and therma

Jun 4, 8:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Climate

UN Warns of Extreme Weather as El Nino Likely

The United Nations has warned that an emerging El Nino weather pattern could drive extreme weather conditions globally over the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is an 80% chance of an El Nino event forming between June and August, rising to a roughly 90%

Jun 2, 9:55 AM ET·7 min read

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Climate

WMO Forecasts Record Heat Through 2030

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecasted that global temperatures will remain at or near record highs through 2030, with an 86% chance that one of the next five years will surpass the current record set in 2024. According to the WMO's annual Decadal Climate Update published Thursda

May 28, 4:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Bronx Zoo Elephant Happy Euthanized at Age 55

Happy, a beloved Asian elephant at the Bronx Zoo who became famous for demonstrating self-awareness and sparked a significant animal rights debate, has been euthanized at age 55. The zoo announced her death on Wednesday after she was put to sleep due to severe health issues that had accelerated in r

May 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Pollution

Australia Sues 3M for $2B Over PFAS Contamination at Defense Sites

Australia has launched a record $2 billion lawsuit against U.S. conglomerate 3M , seeking damages for environmental and economic harm caused by PFAS contamination from firefighting foam at 28 defense bases, according to multiple reports. The government alleges that 3M withheld information about the

May 28, 7:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Early Heat Wave Shatters Records Across Western Europe

An exceptionally early spring heat wave has shattered temperature records across Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life. According to multiple reports, temperatures soared above 35°C (95°F) in London on Tuesday, breaking a century-old record for the second time in 24 hour

May 26, 4:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

UK Breaks May Heat Records for Second Day

The UK recorded its highest-ever May temperature for the second consecutive day, with thermometers hitting 35°C (95°F) at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London on Tuesday. This surpasses Monday's record of 34.8°C , according to provisional data from the Met Office. The intense heat persisted through mu

May 24, 10:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

AI System Tracks Whales to Prevent Ship Strikes in San Francisco Bay

Scientists have launched an AI-powered detection system called WhaleSpotter in San Francisco Bay to prevent ship strikes on gray whales. The system uses thermal cameras to detect whale heat signatures up to 4 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to reroute or slow down when whales are nearby. The

May 21, 7:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Trump Delays HFC Compliance Deadlines

President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to delay compliance deadlines for two Biden-era rules governing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The administration estimates these changes will save American

May 21, 11:54 AM ET·3 min read

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Conservation

National Trust Lists 11 Endangered Historic Equality Sites

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of America's most endangered historic places, themed around equality ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The 11 sites , announced Wednesday, include Stonewall National Monument in New York City, Philadelphia's President's

May 20, 5:40 PM ET·3 min read

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Conservation

Humpback Whales Record Longest Ocean Crossing

Researchers have documented the longest ocean crossing ever recorded by humpback whales, traveling between breeding grounds in Brazil and eastern Australia . According to a study published in Royal Society Open Science , one whale traveled approximately 9,383 miles from Brazil to Australia over 22 y

May 20, 11:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Climate

UK Warned to Adapt Infrastructure for Extreme Heat

The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) has issued a stark warning that extreme heatwaves are becoming an increasing public health risk due to climate change. The committee recommends introducing maximum temperature rules for workplaces and installing air conditioning in schools, hospitals, and care

May 19, 9:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Whale Timmy Found Dead After Controversial Rescue

A humpback whale that gained international attention following a contentious rescue effort has been found dead off the coast of Denmark. The whale, nicknamed 'Timmy' and 'Hope,' was released into the North Sea on May 2 after repeatedly stranding itself along Germany's Baltic Sea coast. Authorities c

May 16, 3:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Water

US Proposes Colorado River Cuts Amid Drought

The US government has proposed a plan that could cut up to 40% of current Colorado River supplies for Arizona, California, and Nevada as reservoirs reach critically low levels due to drought. According to Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the 10-year plan would r

May 15, 9:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Climate Change Fuels Record Wildfires Globally

Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia, and other regions this year. According to data compiled by World Weather Attribution (WWA), a research group studying the role of global warming in extreme weather events, fires from January to April have already caused unp

May 12, 3:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Coyote's Epic Swim to Alcatraz Traced to Angel Island

A coyote that gained national attention for swimming to Alcatraz Island in California actually swam twice as far as originally thought, according to researchers. The male coyote's sudden appearance in January at the site of the former federal prison stunned scientists and tourists, marking the first

May 5, 11:52 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Amsterdam Bans Meat & Fossil Fuel Ads

Amsterdam has implemented a ban on public advertising for meat, fossil fuels, airlines, gas-powered cars, cruises, beef, chicken, pork, and fish products. The initiative was introduced by the GreenLeft and Party for the Animals political parties to discourage high-carbon lifestyles and align with th

May 5, 3:11 PM ET·1 min read

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Climate

Colombia Hosts Global Fossil Fuel Transition Talks

Colombia hosted the first-ever global conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, bringing together nearly 60 countries to accelerate decarbonization efforts. The event, held in Santa Marta, aimed to address economic vulnerabilities tied to volatile oil and gas markets amid rising en

May 4, 1:14 AM ET·1 min read

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Environment

Ocean Surface Temperatures Hit Record High in June

Chemours to Pay $450M in PFAS Pollution Settlement