Climate Change

Climate change is impacting bowhead whales and the Arctic food web, and it stinks — literally. New research from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) looked at the fecal matter of bowhead whales and found something alarming. Within the fecal samples were higher concentrations of algal toxins, indicating a major…

The death toll from flash floods in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district rose to six on Thursday as a search for missing visitors was underway after heavy rains battered the region, an official said. The devastating impacts of climate change have become more visible in GB as cloudburst-induced floods wreaked havoc across…

It’s November, and Arlyn Charlie feels uneasy. As he steps across the frozen surface of the Teetł’it Gwinjik, a river in Gwich’in territory in northwest Canada, the ice cracks beneath his feet. Around him, poles jut out from holes in the ice; beneath the surface, they anchor nets to catch…

Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found. The court delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion overnight. The momentous case opens the door for countries impacted by climate disasters to sue major…

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In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean isn’t just a resource – it’s part of the community’s identity. But in recent years, villagers have seen the sea behave differently. Tides are pushing inland. Once abundant, fish are now harder to find. Sandy beaches and coconut trees have been washed…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations. Advocates…

Home / World By Richard Carter, Nick Perry and Kelly Macnamara AFP · 23 Jul, 2025 06:19 PM 5 mins to read In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice has declared that countries are obligated under international law to tackle climate change. The world’s highest court has declared…

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The United Nation's top court says failing to protect the planet from climate change could violate international law.   Nations failing to tackle climate change could violate international law, the United Nations’ top court said on Wednesday, and the consequences could be expensive.   In a landmark advisory opinion, the…