In continuation of a damning 11-month trend, last month (April) was once again the hottest April on record. Every month for the past 11 months, the world has set a new temperature record.

Have we 'already lost climate battle'?: April continues damning 11-month trend, emerges as hottest since 1940

A new tax proposal which targets fossil fuel giants within the world's richest economies could raise hundreds of billions of dollars to aid vulnerable nations grappling with the adverse effects of climate change.

Newly proposed tax on fossil fuel giants could raise $900bn by 2030

At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials.

China: At least five killed, over 30 injured after tornado strikes Guangzhou

In Southern China, the highest level rainstorm warning has been sounded, with torrential rains leading to swelling rivers and raising fears of severe flooding. Once-a-century floods With the looming threat of severe flooding, which as per state media reports could be the sort only "seen around once a century," more than 100,000 people have been evacuated.

Red alert sounded in China amid fears of massive 'once-a-century' floods

In 2023, Asia earned a title that is anything but an achievement: the world's most disaster-hit region by climate-related hazards. Asia was worst-hit with floods and storms causing the highest number of casualties last year, as per a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Tuesday (Apr 23).

Asia warming faster than rest of the world, was 'most disaster-hit region' in 2023: UN

The quote "Mother Nature is the greatest artist" was proven and how in Iceland's southwest coast where spectators were awed by the most spectacular display of colours as burning orange lava spewed from earth as the sky was painted with the ethereal northern lights.

Nature’s grand theatre: Volcanic eruption and northern lights create stunning visuals in Iceland. Watch!

Guatemala's president issued a natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires continue to burn across the Central American country. The country went into a state of calamity for 30 days. Watch in for more details!

Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration

At least nine people have been killed and more than 900 have been injured after Taiwan was hit by the biggest earthquake it has witnessed in 25 years, on Wednesday (Apr 3).

VIDEO: Tilted buildings, swinging bridges, terrifying visuals of Taiwan earthquake emerge

What is the optimal temperature for life? A systematic review of published research has now identified that 20°C is the comfortable temperature that allows life to thrive on Earth.

Researchers decode years of studies to find the optimal temperature for life. Find it out here

The mean ice coverage across the United States's five Great Lakes in January 2024 was only 6 per cent, reveals a new report. This makes last month one of the least icy Januarys in the past 50 years, as per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Climate change threatens Great Lakes' ice cover, scientists predict permanent loss by 2060s

The Colombian government declared a disaster situation on Thursday (Jan 25) and asked for international help to combat the raging wildfires across the country, as the president and local officials said the situation might worsen in the upcoming days.

Colombia declares disaster, calls for international help due to raging wildfires across the country

Storm Isha, which was set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, as per forecasters led to major flight and train delays, and caused major power outages on Monday (Jan 22).

Storm Isha: Thousands left without power in UK, Ireland; over 100 flights cancelled at Dublin airport

January is more than just the month for New Year resolutions and fresh starts. It also marks a growing movement - Veganuary - that is slowly but steadily gaining momentum.

From resolutions to climate revolution: Is 'Veganuary' more than just another fad?

The death toll from a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan on New Year’s Day has risen to 161, reported AFP news agency citing local authorities on Monday (Jan 8). The number of unaccounted people more than tripled from 103 to 323, it said citing a list published by local authorities.

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 161, number of missing crosses 320

At least 126 people have been killed after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county in northwest China, reported the country’s state media, on Tuesday (Dec 19).

China: Death toll rises to at least 126 after earthquake in Gansu province

Spewing lava and smoke in an awe-inspiring yet frightening display, a volcano in Southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday after weeks of intense earthquake activity, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

Lava flows from two-mile crack as Iceland volcano erupts following weeks of anticipation

In the aftermath of former Tropical Cyclone Jasper, heavy rain has triggered floods, cutting off tourist-popular towns in Australia's northeast along the Great Barrier Reef.

'Just about the worst': Cyclone Jasper brings heavy rains, flooding and crocodiles to Queensland. Watch!

Wildfires wreak havoc on forests and vegetation, but as per a new study, they can also release a toxic, cancer-causing chemical into the air we breathe. New research released on Wednesday found that wildfires in the US may be transforming a benign form of chromium into a cancer-causing 'Erin Brockovich' chemical.

Beware! Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown threat posed by wildfires

In pics: At least six killed, thousands left without power after storms tear through Tennessee

The death toll after floods in northern Tanzania has risen to 63, said the prime minister on Monday (Dec 4) following torrential rains this weekend. The floods and landslides have also prompted the Tanzanian president to cut her trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate summit short to deal with the impact of the heavy rains.

Death toll rises to 63 as Tanzania reels from flooding, landslides

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Sunday, the island's weather bureau said, briefly shaking buildings in the capital Taipei but with no reports of damage.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 rattles Taiwan, shakes buildings in Taipei

Iceland is preparing for a possible volcanic eruption after the nation was rattled by a series of earthquakes which has since prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.

Watch | Earthquakes in Iceland cause massive cracks on roads, smoke rises from ground

France has committed to spending €1 billion ($1.07 billion or £880 million) in polar research by 2030. The step, as per reports, is in response to growing scientific concern over the accelerating melting of the world's ice caps and glaciers.

France commits a billion Euros to polar research amid ice caps, glaciers' melting concerns

In pics | Heavy rains, floods wreak havoc in towns across East Africa

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