Environment
Severe Storm Alfred Leaves Thousands in Queensland Without Power
March 9, 2025
Severe Storm Alfred Leaves Thousands in Queensland Without Power
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Queensland are without power, Reuters reported, following the impact of Storm Alfred, a downgraded tropical cyclone that brought damaging winds and heavy rains. As of Sunday, approximately 316,540 people were affected, with the Gold…
World’s Largest Iceberg Grounds Near South Georgia Island
March 5, 2025
World’s Largest Iceberg Grounds Near South Georgia Island
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has grounded in shallow waters off South Georgia, a remote British island in the South Atlantic, home to millions of penguins and seals, Anadolu Agency reported. Roughly twice the size of Greater London, the iceberg…
World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
February 20, 2025
World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest lithium deposit, holds immense potential for renewable energy but poses significant ecological risks, an article by SciTech Daily reported. A Duke University study reveals that lithium-brine mining increases arsenic levels in…
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania
February 19, 2025
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania
More than 150 false killer whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River in Tasmania, Australia, with only 90 of the 157 animals still alive as rescue teams race against time, Al Jazeera reported. The Department of Natural Resources…
2025 Sets Temperature Record Despite La Nina Influence
February 8, 2025
2025 Sets Temperature Record Despite La Nina Influence
January 2025 has been recorded as the hottest January on record, with global temperatures 0.79°C above the 1991-2020 average, Anadolu Agency revealed citing a report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The report indicates an absolute surface air temperature of…
World’s Largest Iceberg Drifting Toward South Georgia Island, Threatening Wildlife
February 3, 2025
World’s Largest Iceberg Drifting Toward South Georgia Island, Threatening Wildlife
The world’s largest iceberg, known as A-23-A, is on a collision course with South Georgia, a British overseas territory in northern Antarctica, Anadolu Agency reported. This massive iceberg, approximately 40 meters tall and weighing an estimated 1 trillion tonnes, first…
World’s Largest Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife
January 25, 2025
World’s Largest Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is drifting towards South Georgia, posing a potential threat to local penguin and seal populations, The Guardian reported. Measuring over 3,500 sq km, the iceberg is moving from Antarctica at a slow pace, with scientists…
Solar power surpasses coal in EU electricity mix for first time
January 24, 2025
Solar power surpasses coal in EU electricity mix for first time
Solar energy accounted for 11% of the European Union’s electricity generation in 2024, overtaking coal’s share, which fell below 10%, according to a report by energy think tank Ember, Anadolu Agency reported. The report highlighted that solar is growing across…
New Study Warns of Alarming Ocean Warming Trends
January 13, 2025
New Study Warns of Alarming Ocean Warming Trends
A recent study led by Professor Lijing Cheng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences highlights the critical role of ocean warming in climate change, Earth.com reported. The research, involving 54 scientists from seven countries, reveals that ocean heat content (OHC)…
Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
January 7, 2025
Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
A new report highlights the severe impact of the climate crisis on the Earth’s water cycle, with extreme weather events causing significant harm to billions of people, The Guardian reported. The analysis, conducted by an international team of researchers, reveals…