Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
2026-07-31
Firefighters in the Gironde region of France said the situation had “stabilized”, after a week of wildfires caused by a major heatwave across Europe. (Image credit: Emma Da Silva)Continue Reading
Summer Triangle Corner: Vega
2026-07-31
3 min read Summer Triangle Corner: Vega If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and look up during July evenings, you’ll see the brilliant star Vega shining overhead. Did you know that Vega is one of the most studied stars in our skies? As one of the brightest summer stars, Vega hasContinue Reading
Wildfires: Prevention is the best defence, UN says
2026-07-31
The wildfires burning across Europe and North America highlight the urgent need for action now – as climate change, land-use pressures and human activity make severe fires more likely in the future. Continue Reading
AI explained: Why the world needs to act now
2026-07-31
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving faster than governments can keep up.Continue Reading
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries
2026-07-31
For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn’t about creating the world’s “best” battery. It’s about designing the right battery for the right job. As a fifth-year PhD candidate in MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Smith studies sodium-ion batteries, an emerging alternative to the lithium-ionContinue Reading
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
2026-07-31
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.Continue Reading
Earth’s Warming Primed France and Spain to Burn, Scientists Find
2026-07-31
The likelihood of hot, dry weather that helps wildfires spread has increased sharply in Europe in recent decades, according to a new report.Continue Reading
Mammals moving between the Americas stopped over in Mexico
2026-07-31
Ancient mammals may have had an easier time moving across the Isthmus of Panama from north to south thanks to Mexico’s climate., Read MoreContinue Reading
Sharks can hear you swimming from 100 feet away. That’s not necessarily a bad thing
2026-07-30
A first-of-its-kind study looks at how sharks react to the sounds of surfing, swimming and kayaking — and whether certain beach activities attract their attention more than others.Continue Reading
The clock is ticking for New Mexico to cut Rio Grande water use
2026-07-30
For now, the state is counting on voluntary cuts among vegetable and pecan farmers. But that might not be enough. The post The clock is ticking for New Mexico to cut Rio Grande water use appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading