Environment Microplastics Are Undermining the Ocean's Power to Absorb Carbon, Study Warns University of Sharjah research reveals microplastics disrupt ocean carbon absorption by harming plankton and weakening the biological carbon pump.
Environment Delhi Shivers Under Severe Cold Wave as Temperatures Drop to Record 2.9°C Delhi recorded its coldest morning of the season on January 16, 2026, with temperatures plunging to 2.9°C at Safdarjung station, causing widespread disruptions to transportation and daily life across the national capital region.
Environment Federal Judge Allows Revolution Wind Farm to Resume Work Despite Trump Stop Order Federal judge orders Revolution Wind project to resume, ruling Trump administration failed to justify complete construction halt on nearly complete offshore wind farm.
Environment Delhi Records Coldest January Morning in 13 Years as Severe Cold Wave Grips North India Delhi recorded 2.9°C on Monday, the coldest January morning in 13 years, as severe cold wave grips North India with IMD issuing orange alert and schools closing.
Environment Arctic Records Warmest Year in History as Climate Crisis Accelerates The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recorded the Arctic's warmest year since measurements began, with temperatures 1.60C above the 1991-2020 baseline, accelerating concerns about polar ice loss and global climate impacts.
Environment Deadly Bomb Cyclone Slams US Midwest With Blizzard Conditions and Power Outages A fast-strengthening bomb cyclone brings blizzard conditions, dangerous travel, and widespread power outages across Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan before heading east.
Environment Major Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Ice to Northeastern US, Disrupting Holiday Travel Winter Storm Warnings in effect for NYC and Northeast with up to 10 inches of snow possible, travel delays expected.
Environment California Declares State of Emergency as Devastating Christmas Storms Bring Historic Flooding Gov. Newsom declares emergency as 28 million under flood watch, with up to 10 inches of rain and 80 mph winds battering the state.
Environment Italy Braces for Winter Tourism Season Amid Record Warm Temperatures Across Alps Italian ski resorts struggle with record warm temperatures in the Alps, forcing heavy reliance on artificial snow during peak winter season.