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Environment NOAA scientists say the 2026 El Niño could be the most powerful weather pattern ever recorded. Find out what El Niño is and how it changes weather worldwide.
Environment California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning single-use disposable vapes to cut plastic pollution. Almost 500,000 are thrown away every day in the US.
Environment Scientists have new evidence that a huge ocean current system called the AMOC has been weakening for nearly 20 years. Here's what that means for our planet.
Environment Prince William's Earthshot Prize revealed 15 amazing environmental finalists from around the world. Five winners will get £1 million each to help save the planet.
Environment A record-breaking El Niño is causing a severe drought in Central America. Guatemala is sending food to over a million families who need help.
Environment Scientists say August 2026 tied the all-time record for the hottest month ever measured on Earth. Here's what that means and why it matters.
Environment Underground peat fires are surging across Indonesia during a severe drought. NASA satellites spotted the blazes — and scientists are watching closely.
Environment A massive ice island the size of Manhattan broke off Greenland's Petermann Glacier. Scientists are now tracking it across the Arctic Ocean from space.
Environment Earth's oceans hit their hottest temperature ever recorded on August 22, 2026. Scientists say El Niño and climate change are both to blame.
Environment Scientists found that melting Arctic sea ice creates a natural cloud factory. Algae and sunlight team up to make particles that seed brand-new clouds.
Environment Brazil's Amazon rainforest just recorded its lowest deforestation rate in over a decade! Satellites confirmed the great news. Here's what it means.
Environment Scientists warn the Amazon rainforest may be closer than ever to a dangerous turning point. Here's what that means and why people around the world are working to help.
Environment Almost three-quarters of England is officially in drought as a fifth summer heatwave arrives. Here's what that means and how people are helping.
Environment New research shows that millions of people in coastal cities face extra flood risk because the ground beneath them is sinking — even as the ocean rises.
Environment Huge wildfires swept through France and Spain, displacing over 300,000 people. Thousands of brave firefighters from across Europe rushed in to help.
Environment Scientists found that planned, controlled burns saved about 1,900 giant sequoia trees from deadly wildfires. The trees that were treated survived 4x more often!
Environment Scientists from UC San Diego warn that oceans, lakes, and rivers around the world are losing dissolved oxygen, threatening fish and aquatic life everywhere.
Environment New satellite data shows the Amazon rainforest lost 38% less forest in early 2026 compared to last year — its lowest deforestation rate in a decade!
Environment Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada drifted south, covering the US Midwest and Northeast in haze. Here's what it means and how to stay safe!
Environment Smoke from hundreds of Canadian and Minnesota wildfires is drifting hundreds of miles south, turning skies orange and creating air quality alerts this week.
Environment Europe's 2026 heatwave broke national temperature records across 13 countries. Scientists and health workers are now acting to protect people and prepare better.
Environment More than 350 firefighters, water-scooping planes, and the National Guard are all working together to protect communities from the huge Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado.
Environment A massive heat dome is trapping scorching hot air over much of the U.S. this July 4th weekend. Here's what a heat dome is and how to stay safe!