The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with the preservation of one of the US West's most spectacular predators - the golden eagle. The species teeters on the edge of decline.

WION Climate Tracker: Wind energy boom & golden eagles collide in US West

Climate change has threatened salmon in Columbia's river. Native tribes are dependent on river and tribes also use river's water & rocks for rituals.

WION Climate Tracker: Warming temperature threatens Salmon in Columbia river

France is bracing for flash floods as one month's worth of rain fall fell in the space of an hour. Public transport has been disrupted due to flash floods and warnings have been issued in southern France.

WION Climate Tracker: Heavy rain hits Paris; flash floods bring transport to a halt

One part of Europe is being battered by thunderstorms and flash floods, neighboring Spain is witnessing wildfires like never before. Multiple fires have gripped Spain's Valencia and 15,000 hectares turned into charred land.

WION Climate Tracker: Multiple fires grip Spain's Valencia; 15,000 hectares turn into charred land

A worsening power crisis is impacting Africa's most industrialized economy. South African President Ramaphosa has promised to boost the country's renewable energy sector but many South Africans are not waiting for government action and this has led to a boom in small scale solar installations.

WION Climate Tracker | South Africa's rich power their homes with solar panels

Spain is battling a massive wildfire in its South-eastern region while another blaze in the Northern Aragon region has reportedly been stabilized.

WION Climate Tracker | Spanish firefighters continue to battle severe forest fires

Weeks of hot, dry weather leaving parts of the UK vulnerable to fire and reduced water supplies. The rain forecast this week will not replenish the country's reservoirs.

WION Climate Tracker | England: Water levels in reservoirs at 25-year low

Heavy rainfall and flooding have hit parts of the United Kingdom as warnings of thunderstorm remain in place. Heavy showers have caused flooding in areas of Cornwall and Devon, these areas were under an amber level alert issued by the Met office.

WION Climate Tracker | Parts of UK under yellow alert; flash floods in Cornwall & Devon

The global energy crisis has led the German government to impose a new gas tax on households. The increased rates will be effective from October 1st and last till April 2024. Under the new levy, an average family of four is expected to pay almost $500 more per year and businesses will also be subjected to these new charges.

WION Climate Tracker | Germany imposes winter gas tax despite concerns

A huge drought is sweeping across Europe leaving many countries witnessing their driest ever period on record. In Hungary, the river levels have dropped, water supplies are threatened, farmers are worried they don't have enough green pasture to feed their animals.

WION Climate Tracker | Extreme heat leaves Hungary's lake Velence completely dry

A report showing that the Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. The rate of warming is particularly high in the Eurasian region of the Arctic especially the Barren sea which has warmed up seven times faster than the global average.

WION Climate Tracker | Study: Rain could replace snow in Arctic

At a time that's so crucial a poll was conducted by the Center for Public Affairs and the result is worrying. After two years of buckling under a pandemic and worsening economy, climate change has dropped way down on the priority list. Only 50 percent of American adults believe that their actions have an impact on climate change.

WION Climate Tracker | 50% adults believe their actions don't affect climate change

In some parts of the UK, climate change driven temperatures have actually proved to be beneficial. Wine production is seeing an unexpected but welcome growth due to the rising heat.

WION Climate Tracker | UK to become prime wine growing region as temperature rises

The United Kingdom is in the grip of a record heat wave and drought. Now, the NASA has released satellite images showing Britain's landscape turning brown from green due to drought. The wars are not over for the UK as it is bracing for several days of thunderstorms.

WION Climate Tracker | NASA Satellite captures Britain turning brown due to drought

On the occasion of India completing 75 years of Independence, we decode what India has achieved so far in term of its climate pledges.

WION Climate Tracker | India on track to achieve climate goals; demands rich nations to pay

After four inconclusive sessions, UN member states have again resumed talks aimed at completing a high seas treaty. A vital yet fragile resource that covers nearly half the planet is in focus, some campaigners took to the Brooklyn bridge to voice their concern.

WION Climate Tracker | UN resumes high seas treaty talks amid concerns

Dam breach in Myanmar has caused floods in the border areas of northern Thailand. Heavy rainfall from tropical depression Mulan triggered the floods in several border towns.

WION Climate Tracker: Storm Mulan triggers flash floods in Thailand

Europe is suffering from prolonged drought and as per experts drought could become continent's worst in 500 years. Major rivers are drying up in Europe.

WION Climate Tracker: Europe suffers from prolonged drought, major rivers drying up

Giraffes across Africa are listed as vulnerable to extinction and Rothschild's giraffes are one of Africa's most at risk mammals. However in some zoos across the world, the number of these giraffes have been steadily on the rise.

WION Climate Tracker| UK: Chester zoo cameras capture rare giraffe birth

Devastating wildfires destroyed around 7000 hectares in Southwestern France. Meanwhile, 1100 firefighters are battling wildfire in France. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Tania Martha Thomas from Paris.

WION Climate Tracker: Devastating & Treacherous wildfires | EU nations to aid French wildfire fight

France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands are facing water shortages. Riverbeds are drying out across Europe and drought is devastating European landscapes.

WION Climate Tracker: Riverbeds are drying out across Europe

Spain's medieval reservoirs, bath houses and churches are facing the impact of climate change. The Iberian peninsula is reeling under one of its drier seasons in 1200 years.

WION Climate Tracker: Spain's ancient water reservoirs dry up

The horn of Africa which is the fourth largest peninsula in the world is facing its worst drought in over four decades. Communities are facing the threat of starvation. Upcoming rainy season is also likely to fail.

WION Climate Tracker: Worst drought in 40 yrs: African communities stare at starvation

The death toll from South Korea's record-breaking rains and flooding has risen to 11 and left hundreds displaced. Authorities are planning to phase out underground and semi-underground houses.

WION Climate Tracker: Historic rains cause severe floods in South Korea

Water has become a sacred commodity in northern Mexico. Reservoirs have been hitting the bottom of their basins, taps have been running dry for millions of people and farmers are struggling to keep their animals alive.

WION Climate Tracker: Dams in Northern Mexico see water levels drop below half

The United Kingdom is in the grip of a historic heat wave. July 2022 is now officially the driest summer on record since the mid 1930s. The sweltering conditions have left source of Thames river dried up.

WION Climate Tracker| UK: Source of Thames river dries up; England faces drought like conditions

A huge number of dead fish washed up on the banks of the Oder river which flows along the border of Germany and Poland. Conservationists have called for an investigation into this mysterious and tragic event.

WION Climate Tracker: Huge numbers of dead fish wash up off German-Polish river

The Amazon rainforest continues to burn. The number of fires raging in Brazil's rainforest hit a 15-year high in the month of June. Meanwhile, the rate of deforestation has also surged to record levels.

WION Climate Tracker| Why is the Amazon rainforest burning?

In a recent study it has been found that the Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. Researchers said that the situation in the arctic is actually alarming.

WION Climate Tracker| Study: Arctic heating up 4 times faster than rest of earth

In Los Angeles, people are used to the sunny hot weather and are mostly strangers to rainfall. Now, they have finally got the chance to beat the heat with Seattle-style rain booth.

Californians beat the heat in a Seattle-style rain booth

As the ancient giants face endangerment, the world celebrates world elephant day with the single aim to reach out to people and educate them on the plight of elephants.

WION Climate Tracker| World Elephant day: A day to celebrate gentle giants

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