Risk of large asteroid striking Earth falls to 1.5%
NASA cuts calculations of asteroid large enough to wipe out a whole city striking Earth in half. The global astronomical community expects the odds of an asteroid to hit Earth in December
Biden to ban offshore drilling before Trump’s inauguration
President Joe Biden’s ban will protect more than 625 acres of water across United States coastlines. President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on increasing fossil fuel production. United States President Joe Biden is set
Clean energy, electric cars, climate: What will Trump do?
As President-elect Donald Trump hustles to assemble his governing team, environmental analysts have been looking for signs of what to expect from his second term. And for many, the outlook is bleak.
‘Heaviest snowfall in a decade’ threatens parts of the US
Kansas and Indiana are likely to experience “at least 8 inches of snow,” according to the National Weather Service. Elsewhere, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas are on “tornado watch.” Large swaths of the United
Climate change: 2024 caps ‘decade of deadly heat,’ UN says
According to experts, 2024 is set to be the warmest year on record. The year also saw devastating floods and wildfires fueled by intense heat. “We must exit this road to ruin,”
Australia: Two dead in Sydney-Hobart yacht race
The sailors died in separate incidents. Both were struck by the booms of their yachts. The annual race is known for its extreme nature, with the weather being critical. Two sailors have
World coal use to hit record high in 2024
China remains the largest global coal consumer, responsible for over a third of the world’s coal use. India and Indonesia are also contributing to the usage, offsetting declines in advanced economies. Global
US: California tsunami warning canceled after strong quake
The US Geological Service has reported a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in northern California, as the National Tsunami Center issued warning. The US Geological Service on Thursday reported a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake in northern
India with ESA satellites launches artificial eclipse quest
India has launched two European satellites into space with the objective of creating something akin to a solar eclipse to help scientists better understand the Sun’s atmosphere. The European Space Agency on Thursday launched
ICJ begins hearings to clarify climate change obligations
The outcome of the landmark case could lead to the establishment of legal framework for holding countries accountable in the fight against climate change. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began its first hearings on
Plastic pollution ban fails, time needed says chair
Negotiators failed to sign a treaty curbing plastic waste after two years of discussions, as representatives from nearly 200 nations gathered in South Korea. Diplomats from nearly 200 countries gathered in Busan,