The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, warns that El Niño is reaching gigantic proportions, leading to floods and droughts, and threatening communities and economies around the world, with the year 2027 set to become the hottest ever recorded. (translated)
Monviso is in danger: a recent collapse has rekindled concern for the permafrost that is rapidly melting, increasing the risk of landslides in the Alps. (translated)
Global warming is about to exceed 1.5 degrees, UN warns: extreme weather events and collapse of the polar ice caps - read (translated)
The new report from the United Nations Environment Programme warns that global warming is about to surpass 1.5 degrees, leading to extreme weather events and the collapse of polar ice caps, but it also emphasizes the urgency of interventions to limit the duration of this exceedance. (translated)
The new UN report warns that global warming will exceed the threshold of +1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in the coming years, but it also provides strategies to limit the duration of this exceedance through massive mitigation interventions. (translated)
Climate change is increasing the risk of natural disasters in Nepal, as evidenced by the massive flooding on August 26, which caused the death of at least 900 people and over four thousand missing, as global warming alters the stability of glaciers and mountains. (translated)
The documentary Glaciers, an investigation into a disappearance explores the climate crisis through the voices of scientists and populations affected by deglaciation, highlighting the severe natural risks and socio-economic consequences arising from global warming. (translated)
In the interview with geologist Tozzi, it is emphasized how the flood in Nepal and the changing mountains are indicators of the disasters related to global warming, a phenomenon that also has repercussions on the Alps. (translated)
CNR meteorologist Marina Baldi states that the melting of the glacier at the border between Nepal and Tibet was caused by global warming, and warns that similar events could occur again if the remaining part of the glacier were to give way. (translated)
The article highlights the dramatic loss of thickness of the Miage glacier, located in the Vény Valley at the foot of Mont Blanc, which has experienced a drop of 15 meters in six years, identical to the decline recorded in the previous forty years, emphasizing Legambiente's alert regarding the acceleration of global warming and the need for alliances to tackle climate challenges. (translated)
On August 22, 2026, the global average sea surface temperature reached a historic record of 21.1°C, surpassing the previous value from March 2024, due to ocean warming and the emergence of a strong El Niño event in the tropical Pacific, which amplifies the already devastating effects of human-caused climate change. (translated)
The increase in wildfires is a complex phenomenon that depends on various factors, including measurement methods and the influence of global warming, as while the area burned globally appears stable, wildfires, particularly the smaller ones, seem to be increasing in recent years. (translated)
An analysis of 1,338 cities measures the sleep stolen by global warming: in Palermo, eight hours a year, and it continues to grow. (translated)
The summer of 2026 brought heatwaves and droughts that advanced the grape harvest in several Italian wine regions, affecting not only the harvest schedule but also the yields, the balance between sugars and acidity of the grapes, and increasing production costs, with the risk that climate change could jeopardize the sustainability of the wine sector. (translated)
Climate physicist Antonello Pasini warns that global warming is accelerating and proposes measures such as enhancing renewable energy and increasing urban green spaces to tackle the climate crisis, while emphasizing the need for a Committee of experts to support government decisions. (translated)
According to forecasts, between October and December 2026, there is a 69% chance that El Niño will reach unprecedented intensity, with possible significant climatic consequences in Europe and Italy, where intense heat periods could alternate with phenomena of strong atmospheric instability. (translated)
The worst forecasts on climate change now seem optimistic compared to the severity of the current situation, characterized by extreme events and rising temperatures in the Mediterranean, yet despite this, the climate crisis continues to be neglected in political agendas. (translated)
The article points out the crisis of overheating cities in Europe, where high temperatures in 2025 caused 16,500 deaths, and emphasizes the necessity of restoring urban green spaces, such as trees, that can lower temperatures and improve air quality for residents, while proposing a systemic reassessment of urban planning to ensure a sustainable and pleasant environment. (translated)
The drought in Rome has led to the discovery of the remains of an ancient Roman bridge, dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero, which emerged due to the low level of the Tiber River near the Vatican. (translated)
Luca Mercalli, a climatologist, explains in an interview that the rise in minimum sea temperatures, caused by global warming, makes summer nights difficult and suggests visiting the beaches in May and June, emphasizing the importance of a collective and long-term response to the climate crisis, rather than highlighting cyclical and temporary anomalies as isolated events. (translated)
