Climate Change

Researchers found that elevated carbon dioxide changed several wheat proteins, with effects varying by variety and possible implications for baking quality and wheat-related conditions.

Heavy rains linked to El Niño have triggered floods across Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, forcing thousands from their homes and threatening livestock.

Istanbul, Turkiye's largest city with 16 million residents, was hit by more rain in the 48 hours up to Thursday morning, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

The disappearance of Triglav Glacier and the shrinking Skuta ice field highlight the impact of low winter snowfall and hotter summers on Alpine water reserves.

Dili shuts schools for three days over worsening air quality as Indonesia battles intense wildfires that threaten public health and orangutan habitats.

IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall across parts of south peninsular India until October 21, following a 12.6% seasonal rain deficit.

Researchers estimate global warming added nearly 10 kph to the storm’s wind speed, compared with about 8 kph from El Niño.

Fires in Amazonas state rose 253% to 1,679 in the first two weeks of October, prompting emergency declarations in at least 36 municipalities.

A Lancet Commission identified 17 interconnected threats to human health by 2100, including nuclear conflict, malicious AI, air pollution and antimicrobial resistance.

Researchers led by the University of Bristol have called for better risk assessments, early-warning systems and climate-health studies to prepare for potentially severe weather and related health threats worldwide.

Pacific nations are pushing for greater climate finance, ocean protection and stronger emissions cuts ahead of COP31 in Turkey.

Category 3 Hurricane Polo brought flooding, high tides and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast, forcing residents into shelters as authorities warned of life-threatening conditions.

The IRI forecasts a ‘very strong’ El Niño in late 2026 and early 2027. Here’s what it could mean for India’s monsoon, crops and water availability.