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Hurricane season 2026: These are the storm names you'll see this season

There will never be another Hurricane Melissa, after the World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee officially retired the name for good after the death and destruction caused by Melissa in Oct. 2025. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist joins FOX …

Source: FOX Weather - Pending
Published on 02:14 GMT

Why climate change will empty your tap before it floods your street

You turn on the tap. Water flows. That small, daily act of faith is one of the most taken-for-granted privileges in modern life. Science says that luxury is quietly breaking down, and the process behind it has been running for decades. Climate change did …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Oil shock, inflation pressures dampen RBI rate-cut hopes

Mumbai: The probability of a further cut in India's policy interest rates in the current easing cycle has significantly reduced, economists told ET, citing the risks of supply disruptions and oil-fed imported inflation due to the West Asia crisis, and …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Hottest place on Earth is carpeted with wildflowers

Death Valley in eastern California has the hottest surface temperature on Earth, with the World Meteorological Organisation recording a high of 54.4C in 2020. The national park there has been transformed by thousands of low-elevation grape soda lupine and …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right
Published on Mar 3, 2026

High chances of El Niño after July, says World Meteorological Organization

2 min readBengaluruMar 4, 2026 03:40 AM IST The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday said that there is a high possibility for the development of El Niño during the later half of 2026. El Niño is the warm phase of El Niño Southern Oscillation …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Hurricane Name “Melissa” Retired After Devastation in 2025

| By Correspondent March 10, 2026 WILLEMSTAD – The World Meteorological Organization has removed the name “Melissa” from the official list of hurricane names after the storm caused significant destruction and loss of life in the Caribbean last year. The …

Source: Curacao Chronicle - Pending
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Weather Watch: El Niño Could Arrive Soon, Bringing Hotter Temperatures and Wild Storms

NOAA and World Meteorological Organization climate forecasters issued a warning on March 10, 2026, that El Niño events may quickly build in summer, leading to hotter temperatures and wild storms worldwide after La Niña events subside. The climate …

Source: Jagran Josh - Neutral
Published on Mar 3, 2026

La Nina fades into neutral heralding El Nino, World Meteorological Organisation says

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) now says the recent weak La Niña event is expected to fade into El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-neutral conditions. In a statement, WMO explains that during neutral conditions “there is neither El Niño nor La …

Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Agencies Gather To Strengthen Early Warnings For Health In Nigeria

2 LAGOS – The impacts of climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation are already driving respiratory illnesses, water- and vector-borne diseases, food insecurity, and disaster-related health risks in Nigeria. This underscores the urgent need to …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Hurricane Season ’26: Here Are Storm Names For Weather’s Most Powerful Force

The Atlantic and Eastern Pacific hurricane naming lists follow a six-year rotation, as new names are introduced whenever a storm is retired because of its significant impact. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season officially starts May 15, while the Atlantic …

Source: The Daily Caller - Right-wing
Published on Mar 10, 2026

FG, NiMet Lead Drive For Climate-Resilient Health Systems In Nigeria

Ken Okeke Some critical Government Agencies are intensifying efforts to build climate-resilient health systems in Nigeria, stressing that inclusive early warning and risk management services are critical to protecting citizens from the growing health …

Source: Oriental News Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Melissa retired as hurricane name after deadly impact

Created: Mar 10, 2026 12:19 PM (Updated: Mar 10, 2026 12:19 PM) Debris surrounds damaged homes along the Black River, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File) An international body has retired …

Source: The Royal Gazette - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2026

Hurricane Melissa retired in major milestone for the Atlantic

We'll never see another Hurricane Melissa in the Atlantic Ocean. Experts with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently announced that they’ve retired the name from future use during an Atlantic hurricane season. Melissa’s retirement marks …

Source: The Weather Network - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2026

As temperatures rise, the number of male births is decreasing, study finds

Published on 09/03/2026 - 14:27 GMT+1 When temperatures rise above 20°C, fewer baby boys are born compared to girls, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that heat exposure can increase prenatal mortality in early …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Forgotten learners

Months after Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica, administrators and students at several special-needs institutions remain in a desperate battle for survival, grappling with a sluggish recovery that threatens to derail the education of the …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on Mar 9, 2026

Which Atlantic hurricane names have been retired?

This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story. We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Mar 9, 2026

PAGASA announces end of weak 2025-2026 La Niña

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. PAGASA says ENSO-neutral conditions are likely to persist until the June–July–August 2026 season MANILA, Philippines – The brief 2025-2026 La Niña …

Source: Rappler - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2026

'Melissa' now retired from list of hurricane names after devastation

'Melissa' now retired from list of hurricane names after devastation The World Meteorological Organization has officially retired the name 'Melissa' from their list of hurricane names. The News 8 Storm Team gathered the latest details. …

Source: WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2026

World’s largest desert Antarctica can never have a heatwave, and the reason will surprise you

PC: World Meteorological Organization (WMO) When most people hear the word "desert," they imagine dunes, scorching winds, and unbearable heat. Images of the Sahara or the Arabian Desert often come to mind. Travel advice usually includes sunscreen …

Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate

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Published on March 3, 2026 - 10:30 GMT

Regional Ecological Summit 2026 to Launch in Astana, Bringing Climate and Sustainability Leaders Together

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES 2026) will position Astana as a leading international hub for advancing practical solutions to Central Asia’s most urgent environmental and …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 00:13 GMT

Limited Spaces Available: Apply by 27 February 2026 for the Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy

The aim of this Master’s degree is to support the development of the next generation of leaders in the international sphere. Upon successful completion of the UOC–UNITAR programme, graduates are equipped to address issues related to foreign engagement …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 19, 2026 - 11:28 GMT

Economic Bulletin Issue 1, 2026

Summary At its meeting on 5 February 2026, the Governing Council decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. Its updated assessment reconfirmed that inflation should stabilise at its 2% target in the medium term. The economy remains …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on February 16, 2026 - 10:47 GMT

Overcoming structural barriers to the green transition

Prepared by Miles Parker and Susana Parraga Rodriguez The impact of climate change is becoming increasingly evident in Europe, underlining the imperative to reach net zero carbon emissions. Global temperatures are continuing to rise, with 2024 being the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

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