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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The discovery of a 'mysterious pulse' of the Earth every 5,000 years... Is it happening soon?

A new study reveals that Earth's climate experienced rapid fluctuations every 4 to 5 thousand years, linked to subtle astronomical changes rather than glacial melting.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The key inside

The article reflects on the interplay between politics and the scientific imperatives of addressing climate change, illustrating this with a historical anecdote from 1968 and quotes from the IPCC.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

A severe early-season heatwave is set to impact California and other western states, with temperatures expected to soar significantly above normal and breaking historical records.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

When Was Antarctica Last Ice-Free?

The article discusses the historical periods when Antarctica was not covered by ice, addressing the changes in climate and geological events that have contributed to the current icy state of the continent.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Radosล‚aw Sikorski for 'Rzeczpospolita': Polish interests are not always the same as American ones

Radosล‚aw Sikorski discusses the complex relationship between Polish and American interests, highlighting historical tensions and the current geopolitical climate.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

An Evening at Sundar Nursery in 'Injured Delhi' due to Climate Change

The article highlights Sundar Nursery in Delhi as a peaceful reprieve from the city's pollution and chaos, showcasing its historical significance and natural beauty.

Mar 11 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

EU's Climate Monitoring: This February is the Fifth Warmest Ever Recorded

February 2026 marked the fifth warmest February on record globally, with temperatures notably higher than historical averages.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

This has become the warmest observation in history for March 9; Tuesday will also be warm

March 9 has marked a historical record for warmth in Latvia, with temperatures expected to rise even higher on the following Tuesday.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: The plunge of -20% in Profile

The Profile stock has plummeted by 20% from its historical highs, reflecting the challenging investment climate.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Monday will be sunny, with temperatures reaching the March 9 heat record in places

Latvia is expected to experience a sunny day on Monday, with temperatures rising as high as 14 degrees Celsius in most regions, potentially breaking historical records for March 9.

Mar 9 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Heavy rains in March will be frequent and intense: Will they surpass levels from previous years?

Ecuador is expected to experience frequent and intense rains in March, with existing forecasts indicating significant precipitation similar to or exceeding historical levels.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Rights of Nature: Give the Arctic Its Right

The article discusses the concept of nature's rights, particularly focusing on the rights of Arctic ice amid the broader philosophical and historical context of how rights have evolved for both humans and nature.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Climate Change Hits Greenland: A Lost Battle for Billions of Tons of Ice

Greenland is experiencing unprecedented temperature increases, with January 2026 registering an average of 0.2ยฐC, well above historical averages, amidst the highest Arctic temperatures recorded in 125 years.

Mar 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Melting Arctic: Personality Rights for Sea Ice?

The article discusses the concept of personality rights for sea ice in the context of melting ice in the Arctic, highlighting past expeditions to demonstrate the region's risks.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump, the Sociopath at the Corner of History

The article discusses the current political climate, drawing parallels between contemporary challenges and historical precedents, particularly focusing on Donald Trump's role.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

From Valencia's DANA to the endless storm: rain becomes wilder in Spain

Spain is experiencing unprecedented rainfall episodes that have shattered historical precipitation records across the country.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Forest Management: Fewer Trees Bring More Wood

The article discusses the relationship between tree density and wood yield in forest management amid climate change, emphasizing sustainable practices and historical research in Bavaria.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Swedish World Heritage Sites Are Rotting, Moldy, and Being Washed Away

Climate change is damaging Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, particularly in northern Sweden, where increased warmth and moisture have begun to deteriorate these valuable historical locations.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony at the Roman Gladiator Arena... Conveying Animal Protection Message

The closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place at the ancient Verona Arena, symbolizing both historical significance and a message of animal protection and climate change.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Geopolitics Forces Europe to Move Towards Clean Energy

The European Union announces historical setbacks in its fossil fuel sector while simultaneously generating more clean energy than coal, driven by geopolitical pressures.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

ABSURD SITUATION โŸฉ The owner of a historical building sinking into the Baltic Sea wants to save the house, but the municipality wants to demolish it

The owner of a historic villa on the Baltic Sea in Germany aims to relocate the house to prevent it from sinking, but the local municipality opposes the plan.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Anomalies of the Last Winter Month: The First Half is Much Colder, and the Future Outlook Becomes Clearer

The first half of February in Lithuania has seen significantly colder temperatures compared to historical averages, with Vilnius recording -9.5 ยฐC and Klaipฤ—da -9.1 ยฐC.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curious finding in the U.S.: scientists recover the exact air breathed by George Washington in 1776

Scientists have recovered air from ice in Greenland and Antarctica that is believed to be the same air George Washington breathed during the crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

In Lithuania - Nearly 30 Degrees of Frost: Just Half a Degree Short of a Record

Lithuania experienced extreme cold with temperatures dropping to nearly -30 degrees Celsius, just shy of a historical record.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

'All records broken' as Storm Nils leaves swaths of southwest France under water

Storm Nils has caused significant flooding across southwest France, breaking historical records for rainfall and alert levels.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba records the rainiest February in 6 years, surpassing historical average in 11 days, says Esalq-USP

In just 11 days, Piracicaba has recorded over 210 millimeters of rain, making it the wettest February in six years and exceeding the historical average for the month.

Feb 12 โ€ข 22:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wind Power Divides a Tourism Location โ€“ Kolari Decides on a Historical Plan

The Kolari municipal council is set to make a historic decision regarding a wind power zoning plan that could establish the municipality's first wind turbines, amidst a divided public opinion.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

SZ Series: They Are Encouraging: Saving the Climate with Azolla

The article discusses the historical significance of the Azolla event and its potential to inspire action against climate change today.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Trump scraps legal foundation for climate action

The Trump administration has taken steps to eliminate a crucial ruling that allows federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, claiming it represents a historical deregulation decision.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Last night it froze very unevenly: in some places only -12, in others -27 degrees of frost

Lithuania experienced extreme temperature variations during the night, with the coldest recorded at -26.9 degrees in ล eduva, although this is still well above the historical record of -33.3 degrees set in 1940.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

'The Washington Post': follow the money

The article reflects on the historical significance of 'The Washington Post' during the Watergate scandal and its relevance in today's political climate.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

This Never-Ending Blabbering

A group of dissenters discusses the current political climate, likening it to a fierce, divisive war, and referencing historical perspectives on democracy and discourse.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

This winter's cold is just a glimpse: what winters have frozen Lithuania for centuries

The article discusses historical winters in Lithuania, highlighting their intensity compared to the current winter.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Prague, snow lay for almost a month straight. The historical record is 113 days

Prague experienced nearly a month of continuous snow cover, approaching a historical record.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Winter Olympics, geopolitics, and propaganda: From Rhineland to Kyiv

As the Winter Olympics return to Europe in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, focus shifts to the historical intersection of sports events and political developments amid the current geopolitical climate, featuring key American officials.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

From Civil War to 'The Shield of Chips': The Complete Story of the World's Most Dangerous Island

The article explores the historical and geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan, highlighting its significance as a flashpoint in the current geopolitical climate amid escalating fears of a new Cold War.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Janusz Lewandowski: A New Chapter in the History of Polish Stupidity

The article reflects on 30 years of democracy in Poland, contrasting the historical struggles for independence with the current political climate that seems to disregard the lessons of the past.

Jan 15 โ€ข 03:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Iran's Gold May Reach the Kremlin's Treasury. Secret Operation IL-76DT

This article explores the frequent transport of Russian cargo planes to Tehran and expert opinions on hidden air operations between Iran and Russia, considering the economic situation's impact on Iran's socio-political climate and historical precedents.

Jan 9 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

December 2025: record temperatures and heavy rains marked the end of the year in Spain

December 2025 experienced record high temperatures and intense rainfall, surpassing historical averages according to AEMET's climate report.

Jan 9 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Finland recorded its second warmest year in history

Finland experienced its second warmest year on record in 2023, with average temperatures significantly above historical norms, reaching 4.5 degrees Celsius.

Jan 2 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

Too dry, very sunny, unusually warm - Weather Service draws annual balance

According to preliminary assessments by the German Weather Service, 2025 was significantly warmer, drier, and sunnier than average, marking one of the top ten warmest years since records began in 1881, particularly impacting East Germany with historical spring drought.

Dec 30 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

A country without direction

The article reflects on a parallel between the political climate in Spain during Felipe Gonzรกlez's last term and the current situation, highlighting the historical context of public dissatisfaction and political divisions.

Dec 27 โ€ข 19:19 UTC

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