Tag: Climate
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California Becomes Drought-Free for the First Time in 25 Years
California Reaches a Milestone: Drought-Free for the First Time in 25 Years In a development that could redefine California’s environmental and economic outlook, state officials announced that California is officially drought-free for the first time in a quarter-century. The milestone arrives after years of severe drought, rolling back mandatory water restrictions and easing stress on…
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Dog Food Emissions: Wet and Meat-Heavy Diets Drive UK Greenhouse Gas Impact
Overview: A small share with a big footprint A recent study finds that dog food accounts for about 1% of the United Kingdom’s total greenhouse gas emissions. While that slice may seem modest, the research highlights meaningful differences across product types. Wet and raw diets, particularly those rich in meat, tend to have substantially higher…
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Victoria, SA, NSW Brace for Worst Heatwave Since Black Summer
Extreme heat set to reign across southern Australia Residents of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are bracing for an intense heatwave forecast to surpass previous records. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning that temperatures may reach levels not seen since the devastating 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, raising concerns about health, energy demand,…
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Extreme heatwave hits Victoria, NSW — worst since Black Summer
Overview: A searing warning from the Bureau of Meteorology Parts of Victoria, New South Wales (NSW) and South Australia (SA) are bracing for an extreme heatwave, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warning that this could be the worst heat event since the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. Meteorologists say temperatures could soar to levels that…
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Questions for Trump, Democrats and the GOP in 2026: What to Watch Next
Ahead of 2026: The big questions for Trump, Democrats, and the GOP As the calendar turns to 2026, political observers are weighing how power could shift and what this means for the governing agenda. From the White House to Capitol Hill, three major players—President Trump, the Democratic Party, and the GOP—face a set of questions…
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What ABC Journalists Will Be Watching in 2026
What ABC Journalists Will Be Watching in 2026 As 2025 closed with dramatic shifts in politics, economics and technology, ABC’s foreign correspondents and global affairs reporters are turning their attention to the year ahead. Their brief is clear: identify the stories that will shape the year, explain the stakes to audiences, and illuminate the human…
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Seeing the Sky Economy: How Cloud Patterns Signal Change
Introduction: The Sky as an Economic System Clouds are more than picturesque sky toppings; they are active participants in Earth’s climate economy—distributing heat, guiding rainfall, and shaping weather patterns. For scholars who study the atmosphere, the language of clouds translates complex physics into observable patterns: where clouds form, how dense they are, and how their…
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Benguet Chill Drops to Christmas Season Low as Temperatures Sink Across La Trinidad
Overview: A Cold Christmas to Remember in Benguet La Trinidad, Benguet, recorded a Christmas-season low of 12.1°C early Sunday, December 28, 2025, marking the coldest temperature of the year so far in this highland province. The reading surpasses the previous season low of 12.4°C set on December 4 in the same locality. The unusual chill…
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UK 2025 Forecast: Is This the Hottest Year on Record?
Is 2025 The UK’s Hottest Year on Record? Forecasters are painting a concerning trend for 2025, with the Met Office stating that this year is “more likely than not” to become the hottest in the UK since thermometers began recording temperatures. After a string of intense heatwaves, prolonged drought, and a mild autumn, scientists say…
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MIT’s Top Research Stories of 2025: A Year of Breakthroughs
Introduction: A year of transformative science at MIT In 2025, MIT’s research community pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, delivering breakthroughs across energy, artificial intelligence, quantum science, biology, and climate research. As MIT News highlighted this year, the momentum comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, bold experiments, and a relentless focus on real-world impact. Here are the…