How Politics Shapes Who Lives and Who Dies
The necropolitics of climate change Cameroonian historian Achille Mbembe introduced the idea of “necropolitics” to explain how some…
Lessons from a CT winter storm and arctic cold
New England’s notoriously harsh weather once again revealed itself with a vengeance this past weekend, bringing extremely frigid…
Brisbane temperatures to reach high 30s as Cairns and Townsville face soaking rain
South-east Queensland is set to swelter through its hottest Australia Day this century, with Brisbane facing its highest…
East Colfax neighborhood chosen for Colorado’s first environmental equity study
The East Colfax neighborhood in Aurora will be the first community in Colorado to receive a state-sponsored grant…
Weather: Extreme heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk rising
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald that temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records, with…
Uruguay on alert: water crisis worsens due to lack of rain and high temperatures
In light of the lack of rainfall projected for the beginning of 2026, the government activates emergency protocols…
President Trump optimistic with Ukraine and Russia peace plan
President Donald Trump is advancing his peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, announcing that top U.S. officials will…
A spiritual journey: Estonia’s smoke sauna is a unique experience
The room is damp, hot and black with soot. It smells of peat, autumn forest plus a hint of…
WHO calls on leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability
On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban…
Paris pledges would curb extreme heat but climate goals at risk
New scientific research has underlined the importance of the Paris climate accord in curbing extreme heat, just as…
Climate change is already driving heat mortality and massive economic losses
A landmark analysis reveals the deadly toll of human-caused climate change, calling for urgent global health action and…
Canada’s all-time September record now shared by three communities
Published on Sep. 3, 2025, 1:04 AM The all-time heat record for September in Canada now has three…