Canada’s last epishelf lake disappears due to ice shelf collapse
Canada's final known epishelf lake, located at Milne Fjord on Ellesmere Island, has drained into the sea after the Milne Ice Shelf broke apart in 2020.
Category 5 Super Typhoon Champi Moves Away From Land; Trudy Weakens
Typhoon Champi intensified into a Category 5 super typhoon in the Philippine Sea with 160 mph winds. It is not near land, but previously passed close to Guam, which received an emergency disaster declaration.
India’s Reservoirs 31% Below Capacity Post-Monsoon, Southern States Face Shortages
India's major reservoirs hold 31% less water than full capacity after the monsoon. Southern states, particularly in the Pennar and Cauvery basins, face severe shortages impacting water availability.
Southern India faces heavy rain alert as Arabian Sea system may intensify
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are on an orange alert for heavy rainfall, with a low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea potentially intensifying into a depression.
Iberian lynxes documented washing prey in water for the first time
Researchers in Spain observed Iberian lynxes repeatedly dunking dead rabbits in water before eating. The purpose of this unprecedented behavior in wild cats remains unknown.
Species extinction looms as climate and conflict threaten conservation gains
Losses of large animals impact ecosystems. Experts attending U.N. biodiversity talks will assess progress, with species like the vaquita and Sumatran rhino facing imminent extinction.
India’s climate plan scores low on health priorities, global report finds
A new global scorecard reveals India's climate action plan, or NDC, integrates health considerations poorly, scoring just 2 out of 32 points.
Art exhibition highlights challenges faced by India’s Chilika Lake
An art exhibition in Delhi features paintings and sculptures made from materials gathered from Chilika Lake, addressing its shifting shoreline and encroachment issues.
Climate change strains Srinagar’s Doodh Ganga water supply
Rising temperatures, changing rainfall, and declining snowmelt are impacting the Doodh Ganga river, a key water source for Srinagar, leading to erratic supply and water scarcity for residents.