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Concerns Rise as Low River Levels in UK Signal Possible Drought – EcoWatch
When I saw that river peeking out from under the water at Woodhead Reservoir in Derby, England, on May 11, 2025, I had to wonder what was going on. It turns out that the...
Record UK Flood Defense Spending Amid Climate Crisis
The United Kingdom is currently facing a significant challenge due to increased flooding incidents, exacerbated by the effects of climate change. In the wake of Storm Henk, which caused the River Trent to burst...
Potential Copper Shortages Loom as Renewable Energy Demand Surges
Alright, so picture this: workers are hustling and bustling at the Xinjiang Euphratica Cable Manufacturing Co., Ltd in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China on Nov. 15, 2021. They're transferring copper wires left...
China’s CO2 Emissions Decline Despite Growing Power Demand, Suggesting Peak Reached
Alright, so here's the deal. The Xinghuo Water Surface Photovoltaic Demonstration Project of Daqing Oilfield in Daqing, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was in the spotlight on Aug. 8, 2024. Zhang Tao / Xinhua via...
Global Climate Disaster Costs in 2025: $145 Billion Analysis
So, there was a tornado that hit Rome, Italy on December 9, 2021. Antonio Masiello captured the chaos in a photo. Trust us, we know our stuff. EcoWatch has been around since 2005, bringing...
Peru Farmer Sues German Energy Company for Emissions in Court
Peruvian Farmer Takes on German Energy Giant in Landmark Climate LawsuitIn a David vs. Goliath battle, Peruvian mountain farmer and guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya faces off against major German energy company RWE in the...
Reconsideration of EPA Finding on Climate Pollution’s Health Impact
The Trump administration has recently announced plans to reconsider a significant ruling made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in 2009. This particular finding, known as the “endangerment finding,” stated that...
UK Carbon Emissions Hit Historic Low – Eco-Friendly Trend
In a groundbreaking analysis by Carbon Brief, it has been revealed that the United Kingdom's carbon emissions in 2024 plummeted to an extraordinary low of 409 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), marking...
Global Report: ‘Wiplash’ Climate Effects in Cities – EcoWatch
In a recent global report, researchers have unveiled alarming climate trends affecting major cities worldwide, with many urban centers experiencing drastic shifts between dry and wet conditions. These extreme climate fluctuations, known as "wiplash,"...
Mice Show ‘First Responder Behavior’ to Revive Unconscious Peers
Mice Exhibit Remarkable 'First Responder Behavior' to Aid Unconscious PeersIn a groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, it has been revealed that mice, much like humans,...
