China on Tuesday published its long-awaited methane reduction plan it had committed to back in 2021. After two years of failing to materialise, the release of this plan signals that Beijing is moving closer to a new climate agreement with the United States.

China close to climate pact with US? Releases 'ambiguous' methane reduction plan

The death toll from Storm Ciaran, which has led to heavy rains and record winds across Western Europe, rose to at least 16, on Friday (Nov 3). Meanwhile, large areas of Tuscany, Italy were also hit by flooding, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency after weather specialists reported record rainfall.

Storm Ciaran: Death toll rises to 16 after heavy rain and record winds batter Western Europe

At least seven people have been killed after Storm Ciaran smashed into western Europe on Thursday (Nov 2) bringing record winds of 200 kilometres per hour, floods, and blackouts which have prompted the closure of schools, airports and train services.

Storm Ciaran: At least seven people killed across Europe amid torrential rains and record winds

Baltic Sea, the largest expanse of brackish water in the world, as per German media reports, is on the verge of collapse. The sea's ecosystem, as per reports, is reeling under the detrimental impact of environmental pollution and overfishing.

Baltic Sea in 'dire' state due to human activities and global warming: Report

At least three people have been killed after parts of eastern Scotland witnessed severe flooding on Friday (Oct 20) due to storm Babet which brought torrential rain and high-speed winds leaving thousands of homes without power.

Storm Babet: At least three killed after severe flooding in Scotland; warnings issued across UK

Japan issued a tsunami advisory for some coastal regions early on Monday. The advisory, as per reports, was issued after a series of shallow earthquakes in the Izu islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Japan warns of danger in sea and near coast following a series of shallow earthquakes in Izu islands

Nearly 30 people have been killed after heavy rains in the region triggered landslides in the Cameroon capital city of Yaounde, according to media reports citing officials on Monday (Oct 9).

Cameroon: Nearly 30 people killed after heavy rain triggers landslides

Tragedy has struck the northeastern state of Sikkim as flash floods and cloudbursts have wreaked havoc, resulting in the loss of at least 53 lives, including seven soldiers.

Sikkim flash floods: 53 killed, 27 bodies recovered from Teesta river

In pics | Sikkim flash floods: ISRO satellite images show before & after of South Lhonak Lake

Typhoon Koinu batters Taiwan with 'record-breaking winds'

The Earth is heating up, and soon it may reach temperatures and humidity that after a few hours of exposure could prove fatal for humans, even young ones. Based on recent research, scientists have identified the maximum mix of heat and humidity a human body can take.

Survival and climate change: Scientists identify 'deadly' heat and humidity combo

In pics | Swedish motorway collapses after landslide, three injured

In Thailand's picturesque Chonburi Province, the seawater of the Upper Gulf has an enchanting jade-green hue. However, the picturesque waters hide a dark secret—dense and slimy, it hides the stink of grass and decaying fish.

Thailand's picturesque emerald-hued waters hide this dark secret

In pics | Libya: Over 2,000 dead as floods wipe out quarter of Derna city

In pics | Record-breaking rain batters Hong Kong and Chinese city Shenzhen

At least one person was killed after torrential rains in Greece flooded homes and roads, said a report by Reuters citing the fire brigade on Tuesday (September 5).

After ‘largest ever’ wildfires, Greece witnesses heavy rains and flooding; one dead

In pics | Dozens evacuated from hospital as Greece wildfires rage for fourth day

Hurricane Hilary, a category four storm, is hurtling towards Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Friday, announced the United States's National Hurricane Center (NHC) as it issued its first ever tropical storm watch for California.

Hurricane Hilary strengthens to category 4 storm, US hurricane centre issues 'catastrophic flood' warning

A powerful 6.3 earthquake struck Colombia's capital Bogotá on Thursday. The massive tremor caused alarm and panic among residents, due to which one woman reportedly fell to her death.

6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia, one casualty reported

In pics: Deadly wildfires wreak havoc on Hawaii's Maui island

As the Earth heats up, sea ice in the Antarctic region has fallen to a record low this year. On Tuesday, scientists warned that as the global temperatures rise, there is no quick fix to reverse the damage done.

As ice in Antarctica melts to new lows, scientists warn 'no quick fix'

At least six people were killed in Slovenia currently witnessing the worst floods on record which have swept away homes and clogged villages with debris, while the clean-up operations continued on Monday (August 7), said the local officials and media.

Death toll rises to six after Slovenia’s worst floods on record, EU and NATO to send aid

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has pulled out of an appearance at the upcoming Edinburgh International Book Festival, citing alleged links of sponsoring firm to the fossil fuel industry.

Greta Thunberg to skip Edinburgh International Book Festival over 'greenwashing' concerns

Climate Change is steadily contributing to heating up the Earth, and in the latest, scientists have sounded the alarm over ocean temperatures, which as per European Union's climate change service Copernicus have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature.

Ocean temperatures set new record, scientists warn we are in hot soup