Environmental and Climate Mapping

Global Land-Use Emissions Down Sharply in 21st Century, Offering a Counterweight to Rising Fossil Fuels

September 6, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati

Emissions resulting from land-use changes—encompassing deforestation, the degradation of forests, and the loss of vital peatlands—have experienced a notable and…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

China Unveils New Five-Year Plan for Coal, Reinforcing Fuel’s Role in Energy Security Amid Global Uncertainty

September 6, 2026 Evan Lee Salim

China has published its official five-year plan for the development of the coal industry, marking the latest in a crucial…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Colorado River Crisis Deepens as Lake Powell and Lake Mead Hit Historic Record Lows Amid Persistent Megadrought

September 6, 2026 Jia Lissa

The water crisis along the vital Colorado River basin has reached a severe new milestone, as the second-largest reservoir in…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Tracking the Pacific Pulse: How ENSO Drives Global Weather, Records, and the 2026–27 ‘Super El Niño’

September 6, 2026 Lina Irawan

Neutral conditions Under normal "neutral" conditions, the trade winds blow steadily from east to west across the tropical expanse of…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Climate Change Exposes Over 40% of Young Children Globally to Dangerous Levels of Humid Heat, Study Finds

September 6, 2026 Nana

More than 40% of children under the age of 10 around the world are already enduring at least 20 additional…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Britain Pioneers ‘Super Batteries’ and Long-Duration Storage to Secure Net-Zero Future

September 6, 2026 Jia Lissa

The United Kingdom is pioneering the deployment of advanced "super batteries" capable of storing electrical energy for extended periods, marking…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Examining the Flaws in the Conservative Push to Scrap UK Net-Zero Targets

September 6, 2026 Asro

In a recent policy report, the opposition Conservative Party argues that UK electricity prices are currently too high and suggests…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

New Generation of Climate Scenarios Shifts High-End Warming Projections Downward for IPCC Seventh Assessment

August 6, 2026 Ali Ikhwan

Every six to seven years, climate modeling groups from around the globe embark on a coordinated set of simulations designed…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Europe’s Agricultural Sector Reels After Summer of Extreme Heat, Drought, and Wildfires

August 6, 2026 Dwi Wanna

Farmers across Europe are grappling with the severe aftermath of a bruising summer defined by extreme heatwaves, persistent drought, and…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Decoupling CO2 and Methane: Why Net-Zero Targets Alone Are Not Enough to Prevent Dangerous Peak Warming

August 5, 2026 Ali Ikhwan

Methane has long occupied a secondary position in global climate policy, overshadowed by the relentless focus on carbon dioxide. Yet…