The UK Met Office predicts 2026 will likely exceed 1.4°C of warming, continuing a trend of record heat driven by emissions and weakened carbon sinks.

A Dec. 17, 2025, windstorm destroyed 15 historic trees at the University of Idaho, including ones planted by Teddy Roosevelt and Taft.

New Zealand bans spiny lobster fishing in Northland from April 2026 to protect declining populations.

Prime Minister Modi visits Assam to open India’s first nature-themed airport terminal and launch a major fertilizer project.

Inox Wind won a 102.3 MW wind turbine order from ABREL EPC in Karnataka, marking its first deal with the company.

Irish households to pay €1–€1.75 more monthly from 2026 for a €19B grid upgrade.

A man died in a flooded car in Seattle after heavy rains, marking the region’s first storm-related death.

Warming centers opened in the Mid-South and Atlanta as freezing temps hit teens, offering shelter to the homeless and vulnerable.

A kangaroo named Martha escaped in Bixby, Oklahoma, but was safely captured and returned home.

Messi lands in Delhi amid record pollution, sparking health concerns and memes.