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These European cities won't be able to host future Winter Olympics due to climate change January 16, 2026 12:00 pm Euronews Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens can’t help but think about the future of winter sports as she trains for next month's Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Evidence of climate change is all around her in the mountains above Grenoble, France, where …
Nigeria and SA plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges January 16, 2026 11:10 am African Insider Emily Ghosh, Stockholm Environment Institute and Derik Broekhoff, Stockholm Environment Institute Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to …
Greening school playgrounds can improve quality of life in cities and help deal with climate change January 16, 2026 10:55 am Phys.org Adapting urban spaces to tackle climate change through nature-based solutions, especially in school playgrounds and environments, benefits both children and society as a whole. This is one of the main findings of a three-year study conducted by a group of …
ReNew Achieves ‘A’ Rating in CDP Climate Change Assessment, Advancing to Global Leadership Band January 16, 2026 10:19 am City A.M. Friday 16 January 2026 10:18 am | Updated: Friday 16 January 2026 10:19 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew” or the “Company”), …
Kargil's Vanishing Glaciers: 'Global Warming Is The Major Issue & Threat For Mankind' January 16, 2026 10:14 am India Today This special report highlights the alarming impact of global warming on the Himalayan glaciers in the Kargil region of Ladakh. The speaker notes that despite chilling winter temperatures, the lack of snowfall in mid-January is causing glaciers to shrink …
AI, energy crisis and climate change January 16, 2026 8:47 am Mail & Guardian Guzzlers: Data centres and AI factories demand massive power to optimise renewable energy systems. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving societies, economies and geopolitics worldwide but at what cost to the environment and climate? There is a paradox …
Climate change at 'forefront' of young minds January 16, 2026 7:45 am BBC Students from three schools gathered to debate climate change and discuss how to reduce carbon emissions locally, in an annual event on Guernsey. The Great Climate Change Debate, now in its fourth year, was hosted at Ladies' College on 15 January, and …
Climate change threatens coffee farming January 16, 2026 7:23 am Daily News Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM: CLIMATE change is significantly impacting coffee farming in Tanzania, increasing production costs and reducing yields, according to the Paradox of Climate-Smart Coffee (PACSMAC) project findings. Speaking on the project’s outcomes, PACSMAC …
The Fongoli chimps are able to deal with high heat stress, but climate change could be a tipping point January 16, 2026 4:43 am Islander News - Florida
The Show for Jan. 15, 2026: The cost of climate change in AZ, highway speed limits and more January 16, 2026 3:56 am KJZZ - Arizona Published January 15, 2026 at 11:35 AM MST Here in Arizona, 2025 was our second hottest year on record, with 122 days above 100 degrees and higher nighttime and winter temperatures as well. We find out how it's affecting our bottom line. Plus, a new …
How does climate change affect my business? January 16, 2026 3:44 am Climateworks Centre The impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt across businesses in all industries. Understanding the effects of climate change is key to the long-term commercial success of any business. This includes understanding not only how climate change …
Climateworks experts comment as UN Climate Change Conference COP30 begins January 16, 2026 3:43 am Climateworks Centre Experts on the ground in Belem, Brazil: Kylie Turner, Sustainable Economies Lead ‘As the world gathers in Brazil for the annual climate conference, we stand at a critical juncture in our global efforts to implement the Paris Agreement.’ ‘Our collective …
Blooming: Experts attribute climate change to Victoria’s January blossoms January 16, 2026 2:52 am CHEK Victoria walkers may be excited to see blooms and blossoms in mid-January, but experts are attributing the early sprouts to climate change. On Thursday, people wandering through Beacon Hill Park were taking in green sprouts and taking photos of cherry …
Renovate homes to cope with cost of living crisis and climate change impacts, Climateworks Centre says January 16, 2026 2:44 am Climateworks Centre Australian households could save up to $2,200 a year on energy bills by upgrading homes built before 2003 with better insulation and electrifying appliances and heating, a new report by Monash University’s Climateworks Centre says. Improving the energy …
The ocean is essential to tackling climate change. So why has it been neglected in global climate talks? January 16, 2026 2:44 am Climateworks Centre Climate change is commonly discussed as though it’s a uniquely atmospheric phenomena. But the crisis is deeply entwined with the ocean, and this has largely been neglected in international climate talks. The latest international climate negotiations made …
CLIMATE MATTERS: Research links climate change to income drop January 16, 2026 1:38 am KVOA - Arizona TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - New research from the University of Arizona reveals that climate change has already reduced U.S. income by about 12 percent. The drop in income is attributed to changing temperatures that impact prices, productivity, and trade across …
Microbes in the Bark: The Discovery in Australia That Multiplies the Power of Trees Against Climate Change January 16, 2026 12:46 am Noticias Ambientales A study conducted in Australia and published in the journal Science revealed that the bark of trees harbors trillions of microorganisms capable of purifying the air, absorbing greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants. This discovery expands the understanding …
North Pacific storms, Alaska glaciers, and California drought: a direct link to climate change January 16, 2026 12:45 am Noticias Ambientales A new study from the Weizmann Institute of Science, published in Nature, revealed that the northward shift of North Pacific winter storms is directly linked to the accelerated melting of glaciers in Alaska and the extreme drought in California and Nevada. …
Climate Insiders Want to Stop Talking About ‘Climate Change’ January 15, 2026 11:43 pm Heatmap News Where does the fight to decarbonize the global economy go from here? The past 12 months, after all, have been bleak. Donald Trump has pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement (again) and is trying to leave a precursor United Nations climate …
NASA Releases Global Temperature Data Without Mentioning 'Climate Change' January 15, 2026 11:38 pm Common Dreams National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Bill Nelson declared a year ago that "once again, the temperature record has been shattered—2024 was the hottest year since recordkeeping began in 1880," and NASA's statement noted …

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Winter Weather Advisory posted; whiteout conditions possible Friday morning January 16, 2026 12:29 pm 96.9 KDLO - South Dakota January 16, 2026 ABERDEEN, S.D. (KWAT)–A cold front moving through South Dakota will cause strong winds today. This cold front will also bring in snow showers. The strong winds will combine with snow to cause intermittent white-out conditions through this …
Cold weather advisory: Temps plunge into the 40s across South Florida January 16, 2026 11:49 am NBC 6 Miami - Florida It's officially cold South Florida! Friday morning brought widespread low- to mid-40s across the region, meaning temperatures have fallen more than 20 degrees compared to Thursday morning. There is a noticeable north breeze, too, making it feel even …
Weather Alert: Extreme Winds in western Kansas Today January 16, 2026 11:46 am KWCH 12 - Kansas WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -A strong cold front passed through the state last night and we are waking up to blustery conditions and temperatures in the 30s. Winds will continue to be gusty this morning and afternoon with gusts up to 45 mph in Wichita. It’s a …
More areas under Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm Ada January 16, 2026 11:35 am Rappler This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. PAGASA says Ada (Nokaen) is likely to remain a tropical storm while moving over the sea east of the Visayas and Southern Luzon, but it may eventually …
Weather warning: Snow may fall in Portugal January 16, 2026 10:54 am The Portugal News The yellow warning is in effect until 6 pm in Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, Castelo Branco, and Braga due to snowfall above 1,000 meters, with accumulations of up to 20 centimetres at the highest points of the Serra da Estrela …
Weather Impact Alert | Widespread freeze Sunday morning Temperatures will be as cold as the low 20s for potions of Central Texas. January 16, 2026 10:34 am KVUE - Texas Temperatures will be as cold as the low 20s for potions of Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — The KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Sunday morning due to a widespread freeze expected across Central Texas. Forecast confidence continues to …
Cold Weather Ahead: Freezing temperatures return over the weekend January 16, 2026 10:24 am KATC 3 ABC - Louisiana Daniel Phillips Don't let the mild finish to the work week fool you, it'll be getting cold again this weekend. Acadiana's latest front will be moving through the region Saturday and temperatures won't recover until sometime next week. As …
Vidharbha storm in Vijay Hazare Trophy final, knock defending champion Karnataka out January 16, 2026 10:19 am India Today Vidarbha produced a commanding all-round performance to knock out defending champions Karnataka and storm into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a six-wicket win in the first semi-final at the CoE 1 ground in Bengaluru on Thursday. After being …
Winter Weather Takes Hold in Greece This Weekend January 16, 2026 9:59 am To Vima Greece is set to move into a distinctly wintery weather pattern over the coming days, with rain, stronger winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures expected nationwide, according to the latest forecasts. On Friday, light and localised rainfall is …
Tea prices surge at Kochi auctions on strong demand, tight supply January 16, 2026 9:15 am The Hindu Business Line Tea prices surged at the Kochi auctions driven by strong demand and tight supplies, with both CTC and leaf varieties witnessing higher realisations. Auctioneers reported improved prices for good liquoring teas, while select Nilgiri teas fetched attractive …