India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in southern states
The IMD has issued orange alerts for Kerala and Tamil Nadu, warning of very heavy rainfall. A low-pressure system may develop over the Bay of Bengal.
Seabird guano and native forests enhance island resilience to sea level rise
A study in Science Advances reveals that seabird guano and native forests help low-lying atoll islands maintain their elevation against rising sea levels, boosting island resilience.
Indonesia wildfires trigger protests as toxic haze blankets Southeast Asia
Massive Indonesian wildfires have sparked protests amid allegations of corruption and government inaction. Toxic haze has spread across Southeast Asia, leading to school closures and prolonged unhealthy air quality.
Basic Income Aids Indigenous Amazon Communities in Forest Protection
A two-year pilot program in the Peruvian Amazon provided Indigenous communities with unconditional basic income, leading to improved food security, living standards, and increased participation in conservation activities.
Bihar reopens stone mining in Kaimur hills amid community concerns
New stone mining block auctions in Bihar's Kaimur hills raise alarms about dust, water pollution, health impacts, and damage to prehistoric heritage, mirroring past environmental costs.
Global South women’s biodiversity protection offers COP17 lessons
Commentary suggests delegates at biodiversity COP17 in Armenia should learn from women in the Global South who are protecting ecosystems through agroecology and community conservation.
1.5°C Warming Threshold Now Unattainable, Emissions Gap Report 2026 Warns
The UN Emissions Gap Report 2026 states the 1.5°C warming threshold is gone. Fossil fuel emissions are rising, intensifying climate risks. Accelerated mitigation is needed.
Himalayan yak herders unite to form regional network amid climate pressures
Yak herders from Bhutan, India, and Nepal are launching the first Himalayan Yak Herders’ Network on October 23, 2026, to address climate change and shrinking pastures impacting their livelihoods.
England’s 2026 harvest is worst in 42 years due to extreme summer weather
England experienced its poorest cereal and oilseed rape harvest since 1984, totalling 16.03 million tonnes, due to extreme heat and drought.