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Anger, hope and compassion do little to spur more climate donations

Emotional mechanisms are frequently used to inspire good environmental behavior.

Australia must double down to meet our climate targets, new study shows how

Within the next five years, global warming is set to breach the 1.5°C threshold at the heart of the 2015 Paris Agreement. This will have dire consequences, from rapidly melting ice sheets to ghostly white coral reefs.

How is climate change affecting conifers and their ability to sequester carbon?

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02847-0 Fresh evidence reveals that the interplay of several factors could affect the ability of these trees to grow.

It’s been one year since Australia assessed its national climate risk. But have we listened?

Over the past 12 months, the federal government has approved multiple fossil fuel projects and cut climate science funding.

Global warming is breaking a 400-year climate link between two oceans

The Indian and Pacific oceans have been climatically linked for centuries, but scientists say that connection is now breaking down in an exceptional way.

Planting trees in the wrong places is not a climate solution

Global tree-planting campaigns can harm natural drylands. Effective climate restoration must work within dryland ecosystems, not seek to replace them.

Chocolate's new climate threat: Too much rain

Cocoa farmers in West Africa cannot stop intense downpours from damaging their crops. But they may be able to anticipate the risk and prepare, protecting both their livelihoods and their plants, the source of one of the world's most beloved foods.

Lebanon: 400,000 years of climate and landscape history rediscovered

An international research team led by Dr.

Ghana's local architecture has adapted to change for centuries. It can teach us about climate resilience

When people discuss architecture in Ghana, attention often focuses on modern buildings: concrete houses, glass offices, shopping malls and ambitious urban developments.

Improved climate forecasts alone won't protect Africa's poorest farmers

As Africa prepares for the arrival of a powerful El Niño weather event, an international team of researchers led by the University of Sydney and Imperial College London has found that access to improved forecasts alone will not protect many of the region's poorest livestock farme

Australia must double down to meet our climate targets. Our new study shows how

Global warming is set to surpass the 1.5°C limit if governments worldwide fail to act.

How to build climate-resilient transport systems

Our transport infrastructure and logistics supply chains were built for a stable environmental and energy baseline that no longer exists.

Africa’s climate services need local detail and knowledge, say people who use the information

People restoring Africa’s ecosystems need climate services that combine forecasts with Indigenous knowledge and information about land, water and livelihoods.

10,000 years of wheat and barley selection reveal shared climate-adaptation genes

Research teams from INRAE, the University of Clermont Auvergne and the CNRS have reconstructed 10 ancient genomes (paleogenomes) that are the common ancestors of 84 botanical species of agronomic interest.

Faster wood formation matters more than longer growing seasons in a warming climate

In non-tropical forests, cold winters hinder tree growth.

New report on climate ‘overshoot’: what it means for Africa and how faster action can limit the damage

The world is likely to pass 1.5°C of warming. Africa faces worse heat, drought and floods, but faster cuts to emissions can still limit the overshoot damage.

To Researchers' Surprise, This Giant Dinosaur Laid Eggs in a Cold Climate

A new study suggests that titanosaurs used rotting vegetation to keep their eggs warm much like crocodiles do today

Large protected areas help northern bird species cope with climate change

A recent study coordinated by the University of Helsinki tracked the populations of 100 bird species across Finnish protected areas. Cold-dwelling species fared better in large protected areas, while the same species saw much steeper declines in smaller ones.

Focus on biodiversity conservation may offer a less divisive path to climate action in Japan

If you want to drum up support for environmental action, putting climate change front and center may not always be the best strategy.

Unaccounted climate feedback loops may amplify warming by 20–30% this century, but cutting emissions will reduce risks

New research shows that warming-induced emissions—greenhouse gas emissions from natural sources driven by rising temperatures—could amplify global warming by approximately 20%–30% and add an estimated 0.2°C–0.4°C of warming this century on top of anthropogenic warming under diffe

Why growing seaweed isn’t a climate solution

Some have claimed cultivating seaweed could remove hundreds of millions of tonnes of CO2. But as warming waters kill off kelp, we need to refocus on preserving what we have, a study argues

Nepal disaster is a wake-up call to take compound climate risks seriously

Nature, Published online: 08 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02794-w Nepal disaster is a wake-up call to take compound climate risks seriously

Action on climate and air pollution likely to boost economy, UN says

Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US$15 in economic benefits, according to a report published today by the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).

Nepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont Blanc

For centuries, French and Italian mountain communities on the flanks of Western Europe's highest peak have gazed upon seemingly eternal glaciers and snow that gave the colossus its name: Mont Blanc, the white mountain.

Climate change may erase 25 million hectares of kelp forests by 2050

Climate change is driving rapid declines in seaweed forests globally, outpacing restoration efforts and undermining seaweed restoration as a viable carbon dioxide removal strategy, according to an essay by Karen Filbee-Dexter at the University of Western Australia and colleagues,

In Nepal, climate adaptation starts with what communities already know

The catastrophic flood along the Nepal–China border that killed more than 1,400 people and left nearly 6,000 people missing devastated communities and infrastructure and renewed questions about how Himalayan countries prepare for environmental hazards that can unfold rapidly and

How climate change may amplify the impact of earthquakes in the Arctic

Permafrost refers to permanently frozen ground.

Live: Greens at 'crossroads' split over native forest carbon credits plan

El Niño goes viral — and scientists learn what makes people care about the climate

Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02763-3 Evoking emotions is more likely to prompt people to engage with climate efforts than are data alone.

Flood-ravaged Nepal calls for climate justice

Nepal’s call for financial compensation following recent deadly floods underlines the need to help countries that contribute the least to climate change – but are increasingly grappling with its most lethal consequences, the top UN official in the country said on Wednesday.

‘The water comes up to our knees’: Climate hazards shut millions of children out of school in 2025

When the creek beside Taudibura Garo's school in Papua New Guinea floods, the water doesn't stop at the gate. It rises through the pit toilets – making the school unsafe – sending the 16-year-old and her classmates home without being able to finish.

UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’

The head of the UN's climate body has warned that treating global warming as a partisan issue is dangerously out of step with reality, as he set out a stark account of the economic toll climate change is already inflicting on Europe.

Trump guts climate rules for coal and gas power plants

The Trump administration on Monday gutted regulations that limited planet-warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants.

6 takeaways as Trump takes sledgehammer to power plant climate regs

The Trump administration on Monday gutted the rules governing the nation’s climate regulations for power plants.

Trump EPA ends climate regulations for power plants

The decision will effectively end the federal effort to regulate the largest industrial sources of greenhouse gases in the U.S.

Trump’s EPA is ending one of the nation’s biggest climate protections - The Washington Post

Trump’s EPA is ending one of the nation’s biggest climate protections The Washington Post EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants AP News Trump Doubles Down on Climate Denial With Plan to Repeal Power Plant Rules Inside Climate Ne

Climate catastrophe leaves Nepal mourning while the search for the missing continues

The himalayan flash flood that devastated northern Nepal on August 26 was an unprecedented disaster. The death toll continues to rise, with nearly 1,400 people now confirmed dead and 5,130 still missing, including around 600 foreign nationals from 35 countries.

Ghana’s local architecture has adapted to change for centuries. It can teach us about climate resilience

Modern styles of architecture can learn from traditional approaches to building.

Lowering gas prices requires stopping climate shakedowns

President Trump met with oil refiners to discuss expanding capacity, but analysts suggest that lowering gasoline prices requires legislative action to block state climate lawsuits and foreign regulations.

Deadly silence: The world can’t afford to ignore climate change much longer

Sixty years of inaction in Washington have not made climate change go away. Hushing won’t either. In the meantime, the American people, present and future, are paying an increasingly intolerable price.

Why Jon Hamm Says ‘American Hostage’ Feels “Very Relevant” to “Current Political Climate”

“ I think that there's some thematic devices that resonate in the culture politically now,” the 'Mad Men' actor explains.

Corals as climate archive: Are El Ninos intensifying?

Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear indication.

Climate change has become an economic risk: KSPCB chairman

Corals as climate archive: Are El Niños intensifying?

Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Niño events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear indication.

Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF

More than 171 million students affected globally with girls disproportionately impacted.

Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent

Tackling air pollution and climate change together can save millions of lives, reduce global warming and generate roughly $15 in economic benefits for every $1 spent, a new UN-backed report has revealed.

Central Park adapts to climate change while helping New York stay cool

In the heart of Manhattan in New York City, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly visible.

August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat

Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.

Nike shareholders reject climate proposal backed by Norway wealth fund

Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods

Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.

Too hot to learn: how climate change hurts children’s chances from birth

Floods, droughts and extreme heat can disrupt nutrition and healthcare in early life, with consequences that may last for years.

Too hot to learn: How climate change hurts children's chances from birth

Children across Europe have returned to school after a summer of extreme heat. As the climate warms, one question is becoming harder to ignore: How can students learn when classrooms become dangerously hot?

‘Limit overshoot, peak, decline’: A new global goal for climate change?

The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?

‘Fight for humanity’: Avoiding a climate catastrophe means acting now

Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report released on Tuesday, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a climate catastrophe.

Trump throws out power plant climate pollution rules

The Environmental Protection Agency announced its plans today to kill any remaining standards on how much greenhouse gas pollution power plants are allowed to emit in the US.

Make AI traceable before it shapes global climate assessments

Nature, Published online: 15 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02905-7 Make AI traceable before it shapes global climate assessments

Europe launches two climate observation satellites

The European Space Agency has put two satellites into orbit to take a closer look at the impact of climate change. One of them will focus particularly on plant life.

How Climate Resilient Are the Largest Cities?

Article URL: https://alphageo.ai/how-climate-resilient-are-the-worlds-largest-cities/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611132 Points: 41 # Comments: 39

28 Travel Jackets for Every Climate, Itinerary, and Jet-Setting Style

Before you hit the road this fall, be sure to pack the right travel jacket for your itinerary—from lightweight cotton styles to designer raincoats, here are some of our favorites.

The warmest summer on record: 2026 hit a scorching new high in the US

If this summer felt hotter than usual, you're not alone.

Did You Suffer a Sweltering August? You Weren't Alone. It Tied for the Month With the Hottest Global Temperatures on Record

Last month, the air temperature averaged 62.53 degrees Fahrenheit, tying with July 2023 as the toastiest month ever documented by the European Union's climate service

SpaceXAI data centre may have led to Mississippi air pollution spike

Elon Musk firm’s Colossus 2 data centre – the largest in the US – has been spewing out nitrogen oxide emissions from trailer-mounted gas turbines, an analysis suggests

North Sea drilling is a distraction: low-carbon transition hinges on prioritising people and jobs

Industrial renewal coupled with social reforms could support a green transition away from carbon-intensive industries while narrowing social inequalities.

Unused natural gas behind NYC's $300 million waste of a potent greenhouse gas

Methane emissions from the New York City metropolitan area are largely driven by natural gas use, according to a new study published today in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics by researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, part of the Columbia Climate School.

Local industrial emissions linked to congressional election outcomes

The Clean Air Act of 1970 helped standardize pollution limits at the national level, but individual politicians can wield significant influence over industrial emission rates in their districts, according to a new analysis conducted by a multi-institutional team that includes res

Natural feedbacks will warm world an extra 20 per cent this century

Ecosystems like wetlands emit more carbon as temperatures rise. By 2100, such feedback loops will increase warming by 20 to 30 per cent more than anticipated

Study reveals peatlands may have less capacity to store carbon than predicted

A new study has revealed that peatlands may break under their own weight before they reach their carbon storage potential.

The world’s biggest carbon sink may start emitting CO2 after net zero

If the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere declines, the Southern Ocean is likely to begin emitting more carbon than it absorbs, prolonging global warming

Unexpected Amazon hotspot: Central north faces fastest rise in extreme heat and water stress

The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast, important Indigenous territories, was not previously considered the area most affected by climate change.

Southern Ocean may flip from carbon sink to carbon source under mitigation scenarios

Plans to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels depend on reaching net-zero emissions and, in many cases, actively removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air.

Tiny cyanobacteria may be the secret heroes of ocean carbon sequestration

A process known as the biological carbon pump (BCP) moves organic carbon from near the ocean's surface to the ocean floor.

When will your glacier disappear? New website lets users explore risks worldwide

When will the glacier in your valley disappear? Will the glacier you visited as a child still exist in 2050? And how much difference would limiting global warming make?

We're about to exceed 1.5-degree global warming limit, according to the UN

Global warming will soon cross a critical threshold, surpassing a dangerous limit set years ago, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has found.

August was the joint hottest month on record

Global warming and a record El Niño have pushed Earth’s temperature more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial average, and further heat is on the way

Rewetting peatlands may curb warming-driven CO₂ emissions

Peatlands store large amounts of carbon. However, when they are drained, they can become substantial sources of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Dead or alive, plankton support marine ecosystems

As tiny as they are, marine plankton play pivotal roles in biogeochemical cycles and sustaining aquatic ecosystems, producing around half of the oxygen on Earth and also acting as carbon sinks.

August hottest month ever recorded globally as huge El Niño emerges

Europe's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest month ever recorded worldwide and warned of worse to come as an unprecedented El Niño pattern grows stronger.

Global heat stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured.

Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold, due to the dangerous double whammy of human-caused climate change and a supersized El Niño, according to the European climate service Copernicus.

Molecular surface design achieves over 100 million-fold tuning of porous liquid viscosity

Porous liquids combine permanent nanoscale cavities with fluidity, making them promising for applications like carbon dioxide capture, gas separation and other chemical processes.

How adoption of a new crop reshaped land use in Bronze Age Europe

A new study published in Science Advances reveals how Bronze Age communities in Central Europe adapted to changing environmental and social conditions by adopting broomcorn millet, a fast-growing, climate-resilient crop.