Severe European Drought Devastates Dutch Potato and Vegetable Harvests
A punishing European drought is severely impacting Dutch farms, with potato harvests shrinking and crops like samphire struggling.
Environment & Ecology
UK Braces for Fifth Heatwave as Summer Poised to Break Records
Britain faces its fifth heatwave of a record-breaking summer, with temperatures forecast to reach 38°C, worsening drought and wildfire risks.
Brazil Top Court Backs State Laws That Ended Amazon Soy Pledge
Brazil's Supreme Court upheld state laws that dismantled the Amazon soy moratorium, rejecting farmer compensation claims while shielding traders from damages.
BC wildfire that displaced 20,000 signals a 'new normal' for fire speed
A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia displaced over 20,000 people, prompting the premier to warn that such fire speed may be the new normal.
UK braces for wildfires as hottest summer on record strains fire services
UK PM Andy Burnham warns of wildfire risk as Britain heads for its hottest summer on record, urging retailers to halt disposable barbecue sales.
British Columbia Wildfire Grows Overnight, Thousands More Told to Evacuate
A deadly wildfire in British Columbia grew overnight, forcing 20,000 to flee and prompting evacuation alerts for 10,000 more.
Brazil's Top Court Upholds State Laws That Sank Amazon Soy Pact
Brazil's Supreme Court upheld state laws that led to the collapse of the Amazon soy moratorium, while affirming the pact's constitutionality.
Oman Oil Spill From Grounded Tanker Reaches Mainland Beaches
Oil from the grounded Caroline Bezengi tanker has reached Oman's mainland coast, endangering protected marine areas.
Oman coastline hit by massive oil spill from stricken sanctioned tanker
A huge oil slick from a sanctioned tanker has reached Oman's coast, threatening a marine reserve and wildlife.
Gulf oil spill off Oman threatens to become one of worst in decades
A massive oil spill from a grounded tanker off Oman has grown rapidly, threatening a major environmental disaster as salvage efforts are delayed.
France's Summer Heatwaves Could Drain Up to €15 Billion From Economy
France's environment minister says this summer's heatwaves could cost €10-15 billion, citing INSEE estimates amid ongoing drought and water cuts.
Hungary to Intervene on Danube to Avert Paks Nuclear Shutdown
Hungary is taking emergency steps to raise Danube water levels and prevent the first-ever full shutdown of its Paks nuclear plant.
Yemeni Hospitals Struggle as Heatwave and Power Cuts Overwhelm Services
Hospitals in Yemen's Aden face a dual crisis of extreme heat and power cuts, disrupting treatment and endangering patients.
China's Wild Asian Elephant Population Nears 400 as Conservation Efforts Pay Off
China's wild Asian elephant population has risen to nearly 400, up from about 150 in the 1980s, as conservation and monitoring efforts intensify.
Rhine at Record Low, Shipping Halted at Key German Chokepoint
Record-low Rhine water levels at Kaub halt river shipping, disrupting German industry and forcing rail freight alternatives.
Romania's July inflation eases to 8.16%, but drought and politics weigh on outlook
Romania's inflation slowed to 8.16% in July, less than expected, with drought, energy prices and political instability clouding the outlook.
July 2026 Was Earth's Second-Warmest on Record, WMO Says
WMO data shows July 2026 as the second-warmest July on record, with record sea-surface heat and severe wildfires in Europe.
Typhoon Dolphin's Remnants Drench Beijing, Disrupt Transport
Beijing suspends bus routes and closes tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin's remnants cause severe flooding and record rain across China.
UK Government Calls Emergency Meeting as Heatwave Strains Services
UK PM Andy Burnham will chair an emergency COBR meeting Wednesday to coordinate the government's response to extreme heat, wildfires, and drought.
Peruvian chefs revive Inca ritual to protect fish stocks from El Niño
Peruvian chefs performed an Inca ritual in Callao, asking Mother Water to keep fish near shore as El Niño warms the Pacific and drives up seafood prices.