Extreme Weather

Health Experts Warn of Deadly Impact of Unprecedented Global Heatwaves ——————————— A sharp rise in temperatures across Europe, Asia, and the Americas has raised alarm among health systems worldwide, as experts warn of the growing danger posed by extreme heat.…

WHO: Over 1,300 Deaths Reported Due to Europe Heatwave as Health Risks Persist ———————————- The World Health Organization has announced that a heatwave affecting several European countries has caused more than 1,300 deaths, warning that serious health risks remain due…

Guterres Warns Climate Crisis Is Already Being Felt as Europe Faces Deadly Heatwave —————————— UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that climate change is no longer a distant threat, saying its effects are already disrupting daily life as Europe faces…

Nearly all children globally exposed to at least one climate hazard: Report ———————————————- A new report highlights the growing threats posed by climate change and calls for the green transition to be accelerated. Almost all children across the globe are…

WHO Warns Europe Over Extreme Heat After 200,000 Deaths in Four Years —————————————— The World Health Organization has warned that Europe must strengthen protection for citizens against extreme heatwaves as the climate crisis accelerates, noting that the continent is warming…

Record May Heatwave Hits Western Europe ————————————— Western Europe is experiencing an unusual May heatwave, with record temperatures reported in Portugal, France, and Italy amid growing health and environmental warnings. In Portugal, the town of Mora recorded 40.3°C, setting a…

Scientists Warn 2026 May Bring Record Heat, Wildfires —————————————— Researchers from World Weather Attribution said about 150 million hectares of land burned globally in the first four months of 2026, more than double recent averages. Data from Copernicus Programme showed…

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose growing threat to democracy, report finds ——————————– A new global study warns that climate change is increasingly disrupting democratic elections worldwide, as floods, wildfires, heatwaves, and other extreme weather events interfere with voting processes and…

‘Water Nobel’ winner Madani calls for focus on water crisis at COP31 ———————– Kaveh Madani, director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), has urged global leaders to prioritise water security at the upcoming COP31…

Scientists Warn Humanity Exceeds Planetary Limits ——————————— Flinders University researchers warn that human population growth and consumption have pushed Earth beyond its long-term capacity, risking climate, food, and social stability. Published in Environmental Research Letters, the study analyzes over 200…