Severe winds in BC on Dec. 15, 2025, knocked out power for nearly 100,000 people, mainly in the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island.

Astronomical winter began on December 21, 2025, with the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Severe floods in Morocco’s Safi killed at least 37, with many injured or missing.

A new flu strain is causing an early, severe outbreak across Europe, with cases rising rapidly and health systems under pressure.

Nine earthquakes, including a 4.0-magnitude quake, struck near San Ramon on Dec. 20, 2025, causing BART delays but no injuries or major damage.

Glaciers could vanish at record rates by mid-century, threatening water supplies and sea levels.

Severe winds up to 55 mph hit Montana’s Bitterroot Valley on Dec. 17, 2025, causing widespread damage, power outages, and road closures.

SpaceX lost contact with Starlink satellite 35956 due to an in-orbit anomaly on Dec. 18, 2025; it's tumbling and will likely burn up in weeks.

Colorado issues rare wind warning as strong gusts raise wildfire risks due to dry conditions.

Ontario and New York partner on nuclear energy, including SMRs, to boost clean power and grid reliability.