As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, meteorologists face a significant setback with the abrupt discontinuation of data from the Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder (SSMIS), a vital tool for forecasting hurricanes. The U.S. Department of Defense and NOAA announced on June 25, 2025, that SSMIS data from three weather satellites will … Read more
WELLINGTON, July 17, 2025 — The New Zealand authorities is overhauling its housing safety insurance policies in response to intensifying climate-driven climate occasions, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon signaling that the follow of bailing out owners impacted by floods and landslides is now not viable. In a July 15, 2025, interview with Radio New … Read more
Is Your Dog Keeping Swiss Re’s Underwriters Up at Night? The Surprising Link Between Pet Ownership and Climate Risk In a world where climate change dominates headlines, a provocative question arises: could your beloved dog’s kibble be contributing to the sleepless nights of Swiss Re’s underwriters? A recent study highlights how everyday pet ownership, particularly … Read more
World Athletics Championships Face ‘Heat Challenges’ in Tokyo, Warns President Seb Coe As the world’s top track and field stars gear up for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, president Sebastian Coe has issued a stark warning about the event’s “heat challenges.” With Japan reeling from its hottest summer on record, the competition could … Read more
By Environmental CorrespondentAugust 22, 2025 Antarctica, long considered Earth’s icy fortress, is sounding a chilling alarm as its sea ice plummets to unprecedented lows, signaling a potential turning point in the global climate crisis. Recent data and scientific studies reveal that the Southern Ocean’s sea ice, a critical regulator of the planet’s climate, is undergoing … Read more