#Climate Change

COP31 in Antalya: Leaders Urge Not to Hold Climate Hostage to Geopolitics

Politics 11/11/2026, 17:39

At COP31 in Antalya, leaders from Brazil, Turkey, and the UN urged that the climate agenda not be sidelined by wars and trade disputes. The US is unrepresented at the summit for the second consecutive year.

Read more →

Earth Is Warming Faster Than Forecasts: WMO Declares the Start of the «Era of Climate Extremes»

Science 11/10/2026, 01:10

The WMO has published a report: Earth is accumulating heat faster than anticipated, and 2026 will rank among the four hottest years on record. Scientists warn of the beginning of the «era of climate extremes».

Read more →

UN Climate Change Conference COP31 Opens in Antalya: Delegations Discuss Paris Agreement Without US Participation

Politics 11/09/2026, 23:22

The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) opened in Antalya on November 9. Until November 20, delegations are discussing the practical implementation of the Paris Agreement without US participation.

Read more →

WMO: 2026 could be one of the four hottest years on record — temperature, oceans, and sea levels breaking records

Science 11/09/2026, 11:22

According to the WMO and Copernicus, 2026 could be one of the four hottest years in history: from January to September, the temperature was 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels, with record-breaking ocean and sea levels.

Read more →

UkrHydrometeorological Center Records Intensification of Hydrological Drought on Ukrainian Rivers in October 2026

Science 11/03/2026, 18:42

In October 2026, UkrHMC recorded the intensification of hydrological drought on several Ukrainian rivers: water content in some areas dropped to 21–27% of normal, and the highest danger level was declared in four regions until mid-November.

Read more →

Winter in Ukraine to be 1–2 degrees warmer than normal with no heavy snow promised: UHMI outlook

Science 10/31/2026, 09:39

UHMI climatology head Vira Balabukh forecasted a winter in Ukraine 1–2 degrees warmer than normal with 20–40% excess precipitation, though stable snow cover is not expected due to the prevalence of warm Atlantic air masses.

Read more →

Climatologist: Kharkiv Region Could Become as Warm as Crimea in Three Decades

Science 10/31/2026, 08:33

Climatologist Vira Balabukh stated that under the RCP8.5 scenario, the average temperature in the Kharkiv region could approach current Crimean levels in three decades. The future depends on emission reduction rates.

Read more →

Record warming in Antarctica: air near the Academic Vernadsky station heated up by almost 10 degrees in two and a half hours

Science 10/27/2026, 16:13

Ukrainian polar explorers near the Academic Vernadsky station recorded a record October temperature of +11.1°C: the air warmed by almost 10 degrees in two and a half hours due to a mountain Foehn wind.

Read more →

UN Chief Calls Fossil Fuel Subsidies 'Suicide' Amid COP17 in Yerevan

Politics 10/20/2026, 04:06

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments to end fossil fuel subsidies, calling them 'suicide,' amid COP17 in Yerevan and the world's deviation from 2030 biodiversity targets.

Read more →

The Lancet Commission Names 17 Threats That Could Destroy Humanity by 2100

Science 10/17/2026, 15:42

The Lancet Commission has identified 17 major threats to humanity through 2100, ranging from obesity and climate change to malicious AI and nuclear conflict, which could threaten the very extinction of the species.

Read more →

Swiss Scientists Wrap Glacier in Sheep's Wool to Stop Rapid Melting

Science 10/16/2026, 22:43

Swiss scientists covered a section of the Tsanfleuron Glacier with sheep's wool and showed that it protects ice from melting just as well as synthetics. The experiment served as a biodegradable alternative to plastic covers.

Read more →

IOM: Climate change could force up to 40.5M people in South Asia from their homes by 2050

Incidents 10/16/2026, 22:39

According to IOM estimates, climate change could force up to 40.5 million people in South Asia from their homes by 2050. Organization Director General Amy Pope called for active measures and technology.

Read more →

Can low water levels in Ukraine become a long-term problem: State Water Agency explains

Economy 10/12/2026, 11:59

The State Water Agency of Ukraine explained the causes and risks of widespread river low water levels in 2026, detailing climate factors and infrastructure adaptation.

Read more →

The Dniester is shallowing and Carpathians see less precipitation: Is Ukraine facing a water shortage

Politics 10/10/2026, 08:13

Climate change and low-water conditions have caused a historic minimum inflow into the Dniester. Authorities are imposing restrictions on water users while assuring basic population needs are protected.

Read more →

Not enough water, riverbeds overgrown: UkrHMC explains river situation in early autumn

Politics 10/06/2026, 17:36

UkrHMC summarized the hydrological regime of September 2026. Due to warm weather and precipitation deficits, Ukraine's river water levels continue to decline, riverbeds are overgrowing, and levels are dropping to multi-year minimums.

Read more →

8 Greenest Cities in Europe Named: Who Made the Finalist List for the 2028 Awards

Politics 10/05/2026, 12:53

The European Commission announced eight finalist cities competing for the European Green Capital and Green Leaf environmental awards for 2028.

Read more →

Hydrological Drought in Ukrainian Rivers: Where Water Was Critically Lacking in September

Politics 10/05/2026, 11:41

In September 2026, a large-scale hydrological drought continued in Ukraine: water content in many rivers dropped to critical minimums, with runoff absence recorded in places.

Read more →

Nepal Plans to Drain Four Frozen Lakes to Reduce Flood Risks

Politics 10/03/2026, 15:51

Nepal is launching a $50 million project to pump water from four hazardous glacial lakes in the Himalayas to prevent catastrophic downstream flooding.

Read more →