Chilean Dolphins are one of the world's smallest breeds of its kind. They are native to the cold pacific waters off Chile's western coast. They share the space with humans and this leads to multiple concerns. The latest concern, though, is the threat of bird flu, which has now been detected in marine animals. Two species of dolphins have been infected by the virus.

Chilean Dolphins face threats from avian flu & human activity

Climate change is triggering extreme weather in large parts of Europe. This is leading to extended periods of dry spells, and Italy is the latest country to face the heat. It is going to experience its 2nd year of severe droughts and lake Garda in northern Italy has dropped to its lowest levels in 70 years. Last year, Italy's lakes helped ease the drought. This year, chances look bleak. As per a researcher at the Italian National Research Council, water in lake Garda, which flows into the river Po, is below half the normal levels.

Italy faces 2nd straight year of droughts, worst in 70 years

At least 1,200 children in Europe die every year due to toxic air. That's what European environment agency has revealed in a study. The agency has also warned that due to air pollution, children are at an increased risk of contracting a chronic disease later in life.

1200 European children die every year due to air pollution

Thailand is facing unprecedented levels of heat. This comes amid the country battling a drastic increase in respiratory problems triggered by a spike in air pollution. Since the beginning of 2023, 2.4 million people needed treatment for medical problems due to air pollution, as per health officials. This includes nearly 200,000 in the last week alone.

2.4 million people admitted over respiratory problems in 2023

Summers are here and so are the mosquitoes. While India is unable to eliminate dengue, climate change is making the weather more conducive to mosquitoes, which is helping vectors spread disease. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Climate change key reason for rise in mosquitoes: Study

The Amazon rainforest, is the largest rainforest on Earth. But did you know that these forests can now save you money by cutting down on your health care expenses? Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Amazon forests save $2 bn in pollution healthcare: Study

One of Russia's most active volcanoes erupts on the far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, spewing ash far into the sky and smothering villages. Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Volcano erupts in Russia's far east, triggers aviation alert

Rural communities in Western Mississippi are surveying and cleaning up the damage after an unusual and powerful tornado. But as severe weather gets more common, scientists and forecasters are contending with a difficult question as to how we work together to explain the role of climate change. Rohit Wellington brings you the report.

Increasing temperatures leading to increasing tornadoes? | WION Climate Tracker

Is Spain's heatwave a result of climate change? The answer is yes. Experts say greenhouse gases released by human activity are causing global temperatures to spike. Rohit Wellington brings you the report.

Spain wildfire a sign of things to come | WION Climate Tracker

But how is climate change impacting landslides? Experts now argue that historic agricultural practices have played a key role in shaping today’s landscapes impacting historic landscape change and leading to soil erosion, degradation and frequent landslides. Rohit Wellington brings you the report.

Climate change & unplanned urban sprawl bring more landslides | WION Climate Tracker

In today's episode of WION Climate Tracker, we bring you climate stories from around the world - French court orders fishing ban, US' 'Rocking Chair' rebellion, Brazil NGO plants 30,000 mangrove trees, no fresh water to drink.

WION Climate Tracker: A clean water crisis!

In a first-ever national water strategy, Germany's cabinet has agreed on a national water strategy aimed at coping with long dry seasons and heat waves caused by climate change to ensure water security in Europe's biggest economy in the future.

Germany's cabinet agrees on national water strategy | WION Climate Tracker

Weather blues continue in California as a storm in the U.S. state has prompted evacuations. While the land is soaked under flood water, a state of emergency has been declared in 43 of California's 58 counties.

U.S.: After California floods, storm forces 21,000 people to evacuate state | WION Climate Tracker

Turkiye is failing to catch a breath from natural calamities. The country which was struck hard by the February 6 earthquake of magnitude 7.8, killing scores of people and destroying several buildings. Now, torrential rain has triggered flash floods in Turkiye's southeastern provinces. Rohit Wellington tells you more.

Turkiye struggles to catch a breath!

Chad is the world's most polluted country in the world. While Pakistan's Lahore is the most polluted city in the world. This is according to the air quality report released by swiss firm IQAir based on the level of PM 2.5. Rohit Wellington tells you about which all other countries and cities make the list of this report.

Choking cities: What's the pollution solution? | WION Climate Tracker

A tumultuous start to the year for California continues as floods create havoc in parts of US state of California, where the death toll from the floods has reached 18.

WION Climate Tracker: Floods cause havoc in California; death toll rises to 18

According to the largest ever coral health survey, destructive dynamite fishing, pollution -- but mostly global warming -- has wiped out 14 per cent of the world's coral reefs from 2009 to 2018.

In less than a decade, global warming destroyed 14% of the world's corals: Report

Climate activists' group 'Tyre Extinguishers' had their "largest ever night of action against luxury emmissions" with tyres of over 900 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) deflated worldwide.

Climate activists deflate tyres of over 900 SUVs worldwide overnight to protest ‘luxury emissions’

As we report, Honey bees are extremely crucial for the environment and ecosystem, as are other pollinating insects that many plants rely on to reproduce. A decline in their population should worry us and this is now a reality in Gaza. The Gaza strip is witnessing a major decline in bees.

WION Climate Tracker: Declining bee population in Gaza pose threat to ecosystem

Nearly 200 countries have voted to add a raft of sharks to the list of species protected under global trade rules. More than 50 species of sharks are to be given protection from over-exploitation in what's being seen as a milestone for shark conservation.

WION Climate Tracker: 200 countries vow to protect Sharks

The impact of the global climate crisis is being felt around the world. It is high time that we take climate action. Watch this report to know how the climate crisis is hurting our health.

WION Climate Tracker | How climate crisis is hurting our health?

Oil and gas are the two products crucial to our livelihood and industries but its impact on our environment is extremely concerning so much so that the world needs to transition towards a cleaner source, however, the world seems far from it.

WION Climate Tracker | United Nations warns nations, again!: Oil, gas emissions three times higher

It is finally snowing in the French Alps. However, in a bid to open a little earlier this year, a French ski resort in Bessna turned to snow preserve from last year.

WION Climate Tracker: French ski resort opens early this year due to preserved snow

Climate protesters threw mashed potatoes at a Claude Monet painting in a German museum to protest fossil fuel extraction on Sunday, but caused no damage to the artwork.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate activists throw mashed potatoes over Monet painting

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