2026 set to exceed 1.5-degree warming threshold as El Nino adds heat
Climate scientists say the world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree Celsius threshold in 2026. This year is also on track to become the second-warmest on record.
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India: Why does Delhi keep failing to tackle its air pollution crisis every year?
Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis?
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Mercury Contamination Found at More Ancient Maya Sites
For the ancient Maya, the vibrant red mineral cinnabar held deep sacred meaning, representing blood, life and the soul. They used it widely as pigment in murals and temples while also employing it in ceremonies and funerary rites. What they did not know is that cinnabar is mostly mercury, which can be highly toxic.
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COP31: The hidden climate cost of US-backed wars
From military exemptions to arms exports, Washington has shielded war emissions from scrutiny. Now, campaigners want accountability at COP31