Melting Permafrost Threatens Iconic Swiss Alpine Huts
Climate change is destabilizing Swiss Alpine huts as permafrost melts and glaciers retreat, endangering a cherished mountain tradition.
Environment & Ecology
Crews battle eastern Spain wildfire as heatwave strains Europe
Firefighters in Spain's Castellón province fight a 810-hectare wildfire, with controlled burns and air support, as Europe endures a heatwave.
Asiatic lion count rises to 891, minister says on World Lion Day
Asiatic lion population in India rises from 523 (2015) to 891 (2025), with habitat range expanding to 35,000 sq km under Project Lion.
Romania Buys Nine More Days for Nuclear Reactor by Rerouting Danube
Romania's energy ministry has redirected Danube water to keep its sole working nuclear reactor running for nine more days.
Europe's Summer Heatwave Could Cost EU €180 Billion in Lost Growth
Triodos estimates Europe's extreme heat and drought could shave 1% off EU GDP, costing €180 billion, with France hit hardest.
Italy's Grape Harvest Under Threat as Heatwave and Drought Worsen
Italy's fourth heatwave and severe drought are damaging vineyards, with growers warning of a poor harvest and a lack of water for irrigation.
Europe's Summer of Heat Wrecks Havoc on Economy, Costs Set to Rise
Europe's record summer heat has caused hundreds of billions in economic damage, disrupting shipping, power, and agriculture, with costs set to rise.
Western Europe's June-July Heat Record Broken Amid Intense Heatwaves
Western Europe just experienced its hottest June-July period on record, according to Copernicus, as heatwaves and drought reinforce each other.
Swiss Re CEO Says Heatwave Threat Underestimated as Germany Eases Trucking Rules
Swiss Re's CEO says heatwave risks were underestimated. Germany eases trucking curbs as low Rhine water levels disrupt shipping.
Heatwave death risk was underestimated, warns Swiss Re CEO
Swiss Re's CEO says heatwave fatality risks were underestimated, as Europe's record heat drives thousands of excess deaths, mostly among the elderly.
British Columbia Declares Emergency as Wildfires Displace 20,000
British Columbia declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire forced over 20,000 evacuations near Okanagan Lake.
Lake Mead drops to lowest level since filling, deepening Colorado River crisis
Lake Mead hit its lowest level since being filled 90 years ago, as the Colorado River system faces a deepening crisis.
Drought Exposes Sunken Indonesian Village as Reservoir Waters Recede
A prolonged drought in Indonesia has revealed the ruins of Somang village, submerged for the Karian reservoir, as water levels hit record lows.
Grounded oil tanker off Oman sinking deeper as spill spreads, satellite data shows
Satellite imagery shows the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi is increasingly submerged and leaking oil across a widening area off Oman's coast.
Bosnian Corn Farmers Face Ruin as Heatwaves and Drought Wither Fields
Severe heatwaves and drought have devastated Bosnia's corn harvest, with yields expected to drop sharply and farmers considering abandoning the crop.
Tourists at Hoover Dam Confront Shrinking Lake Mead
Tourists at Hoover Dam see stark evidence of Lake Mead's decline, as a new federal proposal seeks deeper cuts to Colorado River water use.
New Jersey's $2.5 Billion PFAS Settlements With Chemical Giants Get Court Nod
A federal judge approved New Jersey's $2.5 billion settlements with DuPont, 3M, Chemours and Corteva over PFAS contamination.
Amur tiger released in Kazakhstan in historic rewilding push
A female Amur tiger, Umit, was released into Kazakhstan's Ile-Balkhash reserve, part of a plan to restore tigers to Central Asia.
Serbia battles wildfires as record heat wave scorches Balkans
Serbia deploys army to fight nine wildfires as a record heat wave and drought grip the Balkans, straining energy systems across Europe.
Europe's Summer of Heat and Drought Puts Billions at Risk
Europe's extreme heat and drought are causing record-low river levels, energy strain, and billions in potential economic losses.