Marshall Islands President Warns of Climate Crisis

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2026

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Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has warned that the world faces devastating consequences unless governments take urgent action against climate change. Addressing the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on Wednesday, November 11, Heine said exceeding the Paris Agreement’s

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UN Warns of Climate Extremes as 2026 Heat Soars

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world has entered a new era of climate extremes, urging governments to accelerate action against global warming. His warning on Monday, November 9, coincided with the opening of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye, and the release of new findings showing that 2026 is among […]

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Piyush Goyal Questions West’s $100 Billion Pledge

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has criticised developed countries, particularly European nations, for failing to adequately fulfil their climate finance commitments to developing economies. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue in Germany, Goyal questioned the delivery of the promised $100 billion in annual climate assistance and accused wealthy nations

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El Nino to Intensify and Last Until February 2027

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2026

El Niño is expected to intensify further over the coming months and is now almost certain to persist until February 2027, raising the risk of extreme heat, drought and flooding across different parts of the world. El Niño Expected to Peak in December The World Meteorological Organization said the current El Niño event is strengthening […]

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Super El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Heat Deaths

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

Extreme heat linked to the developing “Super El Niño” could contribute to around 451,000 excess deaths worldwide between September 2026 and February 2027, according to new climate-health modelling. Researchers warn that the toll could rise further if the powerful El Niño persists into the Northern Hemisphere summer. Super El Niño Could Drive 44% More Extreme […]

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Chinese Scientists Warn of Rising Himalayan Glacier Risks

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Chinese researchers have linked long-term climate warming to growing instability across Himalayan glaciers, warning that events such as the deadly August 26 ice-rock avalanche on the Nepal-China border could become increasingly dangerous as glaciers retreat and glacial lakes expand. Climate Warming Linked to Glacier Instability Scientists studying the August 26 disaster

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UN Warns Strong El Nino Will Worsen Extremes

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the strengthening El Niño is intensifying the effects of human-driven climate change and increasing the risk of extreme weather across the world. Strong El Niño Intensifies Global Warming El Niño develops when surface waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean become unusually warm, altering

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Germany Records All-Time Heat High

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2026

Germany has recorded a new all-time national temperature high as a severe European heatwave moved east, bringing extreme heat warnings, travel disruption and growing public health concerns across the region. Germany Heatwave Sets New Temperature Record Germany recorded a provisional national high of 41.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday at Drewitz in eastern Germany, according

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Europe Braces For Prolonged Heatwave

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2026

A prolonged heatwave is affecting several parts of Europe, with temperatures nearing 40°C in some countries and authorities issuing health, transport and public safety warnings. The extreme weather is expected to continue for several days as hot air from North Africa pushes across the continent. Europe Heatwave Brings 40°C Temperatures Several European countries are facing

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India Says External Climate Rankings Don’t Guide Policy

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Union government has said that it does not rely on external global rankings related to climate change, pollution or environmental risk while framing domestic policies. The clarification was given by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, amid questions over India’s position in international climate […]