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.
Environment & Ecology
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.
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.
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.
Somalia's chronic drought pushes thousands into displacement as hunger worsens
Chronic drought in Somalia has forced thousands to flee to Baidoa, where hunger is deepening and aid is shrinking.
Uncertainty grips Canadian wildfire evacuees as they await news of homes
Wildfire evacuees in British Columbia describe frustration and heartbreak as they wait for damage assessments nearly a week after fleeing.
Austrian Farms Reel as Heatwave Shrivels Crops and Forces Early Cattle Culling
Austria's agriculture is buckling under Europe's extreme summer heat, with a forecast 19% drop in grain harvest and farmers resorting to early cattle slaughter.
Why Europe Is Sweltering: WMO Explains the Forces Behind Record Heat
The UN weather agency says warm seas and dry soils are fueling Europe's record-breaking summer heat wave.
Po River at Critical Lows, Endangering Italy's Fruit and Vegetable Heartland
Italy's Po River is critically dry due to drought, threatening fruit and vegetable production in the country's key agricultural region.
Jellyfish Swarm Forces Shutdown of Three Reactors at French Nuclear Plant
A large jellyfish swarm forced the shutdown of three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear plant, with cleanup underway for a quick restart.
Malaysian groups urge rejection of GMO rice field trial
Malaysian farmers and environmental groups have formally objected to a proposed GMO rice field trial, citing contamination risks and glyphosate concerns.
Rhine at Record Low: Key Stretch Effectively Closed to Cargo
Record-low Rhine water levels at Kaub have halted most commercial shipping, threatening supply chains and German economic recovery.
Manila Bay's Dirty Secret: Monsoon Rains Dump Tons of Trash on Coastal City
Heavy monsoon rains have washed tons of garbage, including plastic and styrofoam, into a water channel in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, prompting a massive cleanup operation.