The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has warned of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks in northern Pakistan from March to September 2026, cautioning that rising temperatures and early heatwaves could intensify glacier melt and trigger flash floods in vulnerable valleys of Gilgit Baltistan and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In its advisory, NEOC cited anticipated temperature […]
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World unprepared for surge in extreme heat, scientists warn
PARIS: Nearly 3.8 billion people worldwide could be exposed to extreme heat by 2050, and countries across all climate zones remain dangerously unprepared for the scale of adaptation required, scientists warned on Monday. Read More: 2025 ranked as third hottest year on record, scientists warn Researchers from the University of Oxford said demand for cooling would rise […]
Japan sued for “unconstitutional” climate inaction in landmark case
Hundreds of Japanese citizens filed a historic lawsuit against their government on Thursday, claiming “unconstitutional” inaction on climate change has jeopardized their health, livelihoods, and right to a stable environment. The Tokyo District Court officially accepted the complaint, marking Japan’s first state-focused climate compensation case. Read More: Senators term regulatory duty ‘unconstitutional‘ Lead lawyer Akihiro […]
Climate crisis accelerates as scientists warn of tipping points and deadly heat
BELEM, Brazil – With the pace of climate change intensifying, scientists warn that extreme weather events and environmental disruptions are taking a mounting toll worldwide. Recent findings reveal that global temperatures, sea levels, and ecosystem instability are increasing faster than ever before. A major study published in June updated the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change […]
Scorching heatwaves set to break records around the globe
Unforgiving heat scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, triggering health warnings and fanning wildfires in the latest stark reminder of the effects of global warming. From North America to Europe and Asia, people gulped water and sought shelter from the sweltering heat, as temperatures crept toward record highs. Europe, the globe’s fastest-warming continent, […]
Scorching heatwaves set to break records around the globe
Unforgiving heat scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, triggering health warnings and fanning wildfires in the latest stark reminder of the effects of global warming. From North America to Europe and Asia, people gulped water and sought shelter from the sweltering heat, as temperatures crept toward record highs. Europe, the globe’s fastest-warming continent, […]