New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica and the air contained inside it are extending the history of Earth's climate records and expanding researchers' understanding of how the planet has changed over the last 3 million years.
For modern residents of the Levant, the "Red Sea Trough" usually brings a brief, dusty transition between seasons. But 127,000 years ago, this same weather pattern may have been the literal key to human history. A new study, led by Ph.D. student Efraim Bril, …
Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, the University of Hamburg, Freie Universität Berlin and the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT show in a recent publication in the journal Nature Climate Change that television in Ge…
A severe drought, powerful Santa Ana winds and a not-fully-extinguished brushfire combined to create the most destructive wildfire in the history of Los Angeles in early 2025. The Palisades Fire, which fully ignited on Jan. 7, destroyed Los Angeles' Pacific P…
Hydrological models represent water movement in natural systems, and they are important for water resource planning and management. But the models depend on reliable input data for weather factors, and precipitation can be very difficult to measure and repres…
A new study, led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Columbia University, identifies a diverse set of molecules released by marine phytoplankton that fuel microbial life and help drive Earth's carbon cycle. While scientists know that carbon is …
Tides not only affect regions along the coast, their periodic fluctuations are carried upstream inland through coastal rivers. River sections particularly affected by these tidal pulses are exposed to an increased risk of flooding. It is therefore important t…
A new study by University of Vermont researchers finds that a majority of people across the globe favor protecting the environment over growing the economy when the two goals conflict. The paper, published recently in the journal Ecological Economics, analyze…
Sea ice around Antarctica expanded for several decades until a dramatic decline in 2015. The reasons behind this are revealed by research led by the University of Gothenburg, which is published in Nature Climate Change.
Beavers could engineer riverbeds into promising carbon dioxide sinks, according to a new international study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The paper, published in Communications Earth & Environment, has for the first time calculated the …
Middle East war: Cyprus air quality chief explains the chemical pollution risk to the island Philenews
The South China Sea (SCS), a vital marine region supporting rich biodiversity, productive fisheries, and extensive coral reefs, faces growing threats from marine heat waves (MHWs). While surface MHWs have drawn attention, subsurface events—intense warming bel…
Delhi breathes easier as air quality improves; GRAP curbs fully revoked lokmattimes.com
In the fight against the climate crisis, countries are pinning great hope in reforestation projects. In a new study, ETH Zurich researchers show that the location in which reforestation is taking place is usually more important than the number of trees plante…
PMD warns Iran conflict may worsen air quality in country's western parts MSN
Why school bus commutes in the UAE are raising health and learning concerns MSN
Dhaka’s air ‘very unhealthy’, behind Tehran, Dubai and Doha in today's AQI rankings The Daily Star
February 23, 2026: Dubai among top 10 most polluted cities in the world IQAir
Sandstorms Worsen Air Quality In Beijing UrduPoint
Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' despite favourable weather; AQI at 259 Business Standard
Poor air quality persists in Delhi with AQI at 259 lokmattimes.com
Dubai hosts 3rd Iraqi Medical Conference, celebrates global medical excellence Gulf News
JD Vance is seeking to create a ‘trading bloc’ as shortages and climate crises mean a kaleidoscope of rare earths are increasingly jealously guarded The announcement by the US vice-president, JD Vance, that the country is seeking to create a new critical mine…
On Feb. 13, the leaders of seven states announced, one day before a Trump administration deadline, that there is still no deal to share the diminishing waters of the Colorado River. That leaves the Southwest in a quagmire with uncertain repercussions while th…
The Amazon rainforest is of crucial importance to the Earth's ecosystem, given its capacity to store substantial amounts of carbon in its vegetation. In 2023, the region experienced unusually high temperatures, reaching 1.5°C above the 1991–2020 average, acco…
Third Iraqi Medical Conference concludes in Dubai Khaleej Times
Why school bus commutes in the UAE are raising health and learning concerns Times of India
Wild gardening is about shedding obsessions with tidiness, embracing a looser aesthetic and providing a home for ‘the most important creatures on the planet’ On a wintry January day in Manchester, I crossed University Green, navigating a paved path behind our…
Deepening Middle East Conflict Displaces Millions; Threatens Water And Air Quality Health Policy Watch
WHO: Concerns over air pollution in Middle East due to Iran war Egypt Today
War In Iran May Trigger Environmental Emergency Across Middle East Yahoo
Middle East war raises a looming environmental shockwave beyond oil and markets Nation Thailand
Iraqi-UAE consortium to build $700 million 'WorldLink' fast data cable network Khaleej Times
Climate change driven groundwater loss accelerates sinkholes in the Middle East Anadolu Ajansı
Middle East Air Quality Alert: Manama most polluted major city in the world IQAir
Middle East Air Quality Alert: Manama most polluted major city in the world IQAir
IQAir expands Middle East presence with new office in Doha, Qatar IQAir
MCLA Green Living Seminar to Explore Climate Change Perceptions in the Middle East iBerkshires.com
Dulsco Environment strengthens partnership with the Sevens Stadium to increase waste management results zawya.com
Environmental peacebuilding: building peace in a changing climate. The case of EcoPeace Middle East Centro di Ateneo per i Diritti Umani
Climate and Conflict in the Middle East: Adaptation Opportunities for COP28 Middle East Institute
How wheat producers in the Middle East and North Africa are adapting to climate change IRD le Mag
Accelerating Climate Change: Why Adaptation Must Drive the Energy Transition in the Middle East Oil & Gas Middle East
Climate Change Threats, Opportunities, and the GCC Countries Middle East Institute
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework states that plastic pollution must be eliminated by 2030. So why haven't we enacted measures that make a real difference?
With extreme weather events, fires and floods growing increasingly common, general warnings are no longer adequate. Researchers at Uppsala University, in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization and others, now call for change—from mass mailin…
To lower agricultural emissions, policymakers and communities first need to pinpoint the sources—not just by country but crop by crop, field by field. In a study published in Nature Climate Change, researchers have synthesized data from multiple ground source…
XCMG celebrated the launch of its new, massive XC9260BEWL and XC9260BEWD lines by delivering one of each to Australian mining giant, Fortescue – part of a record-setting $400 million electric equipment order meant to help slash the company’s carbon emissions …
Five years ago, climate activists stunned corporate America by winning three seats on Exxon Mobil’s board . Similar revolts have forced some of the nation’s biggest companies to address climate change. Now, the federal regulator overseeing shareholder rights …
As ocean temperatures rise due to climate change, corals and other sensitive organisms survive where temperatures are less extreme. But a new study from researchers at Florida Tech, published this month in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, found…
Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp We have an urgent responsibility. Our existing economic system is incapable of addressing the social and e…
Marineland Antibes, the French government and animal welfare groups all agree on the need to rehome the listless killer whales but no one can agree where In a sprawling aquarium complex in south-eastern France that once drew half a million visitors a year, on…
A dozen red roses may say 'I love you', but many conventional bouquets carry an environmental price, having been imported by air, dipped in chemicals and wrapped in plastic. Guardian Australia's Petra Stock explains how you can choose flowers that show you ca…
Even as farmers shift toward less water-intensive crops, climate change is pushing agricultural water consumption upward in Central Asia. A new study by IAMO researchers shows that rising temperatures and atmospheric water demand now outweigh land-use changes…
While most of the world's glaciers are retreating as the climate warms, a small but significant population behaves very differently—and the consequences can be severe. A team of international scientists, led by the University of Portsmouth, has carried out a …
President Donald Trump’s approach to climate change rests on one key premise: Greenhouse gases are not that bad. This is a simple argument — albeit one that flies in the face of the scientific consensus on climate change — but it could have profound consequen…
It is well documented that the Gulf Stream plays a pivotal role in the climate system through its transfer of heat, which ultimately supplies warmth to northern latitudes in the North Atlantic. What remains less well understood is how the Gulf Stream influenc…
For obvious reasons, it would be useful to predict when an earthquake is going to occur. It has long been suspected that large quakes in the Himalayas follow a fairly predictable cycle, but nature, as it turns out, is not so accommodating. A new study publish…
Ambitious climate action to improve global air quality could save up to 1.32 million lives per year by 2040, according to a new study. The research, led by Cardiff University, shows how developing countries rely heavily on international cooperation to see the…
The government has not made enough of a dent in emissions, but global trends and a shambolic opposition offer a rare opportunity to act Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here There is good news ou…
When severe weather strikes, the National Weather Service's (NWS) Office of Water Prediction (OWP) makes critical flood forecasts with the National Water Model. Despite improvements over time, the model's performance has plateaued in recent years, leaving res…
A new study reports that climate warming can increase soil carbon accumulation in boreal Sphagnum peatlands by boosting plant productivity, protecting iron, and inhibiting microbial decomposition. These responses contrast sharply with warming-enhanced soil ca…
Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest hurricanes in US history, did not affect people's views on climate change or their intentions to vote for politicians advocating stricter climate policies. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg. …
Commercial shipping not only affects the Baltic Sea on the surface, but also has a significant impact on the water column and the seabed. A study by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) and Kiel University (CAU) now shows for the fir…
Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen, and sometimes these atoms are slightly heavier than usual. These heavier forms are called isotopes. As water evaporates or moves through the atmosphere, the amount of these isotopes changes in predictable ways. This can a…
Animals, insects, flora and fauna – the world photographed in close-up in the annual competition dedicated to micro and macro photography. Cupoty 7 was won by underwater photographer Ross Gudgeon, triumphing over 12,000 entries from 63 countries Continue read…
Through the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on One Health, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for…
Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments.
January 14, 2026: Kraków among the most polluted cities in the world IQAir
December 29, 2025: Athens among most polluted cities in the world IQAir
Drought Is Fueling an Air Pollution Crisis in Iran Yale E360
Advances in transformer design, monitoring and materials are helping utilities reduce oil leaks, minimize environmental impact and improve the sustainability of power distribution systems.
Tehran air pollution surges to hazardous levels - Shafaq News شفق نيوز
Tehran Pollution Reaches 'Alarming' Level In Latest Environmental Crisis To Hit Iran Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
