Can AI help predict landslides? Scientists are training it to respond faster to cascading disasters
The researchers’ AI flagged more than 7,000 landslides within just three hours following an earthquake last year.Read More
Barcelona residents fear sea level rise and storms are swallowing their beloved beaches
Storms and sea level rise are rapidly reshaping Barcelona’s coastline, raising fears about the future of local tourism.Read More
More than 90% of new renewable energy projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels, study shows
The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday.Read More
British potatoes and Spanish olives: How climate extremes are pushing up food prices
The study highlights how climate-driven food price spikes can aggravate public health risks and social unrest.Read More
‘A defining moment’: UN court to deliver historic ruling on countries’ climate obligations
It has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations attempting to create a more robust legal framework for climate action.Read More
UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water
Britain’s Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent “abuses of the past.”Read More
Emergency water deliveries begin on Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses
With no rainfall since May, farmers on Suva Planina are relying on water tanks to keep their cattle and horses alive.Read More
Portugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development
Portugal has pledged stricter public access rules for a popular 45-kilometre stretch of its coastline amid concerns over rising housing prices and restricted beach access due to luxury resorts.Read More
Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early
Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implicationsRead More
Climate shelters: when the heat is on, where can you escape to?
Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, causing a search for solutions to cool cities. With energy poverty leaving people more unprotected inside their homes, climate shelters can be an…