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Heat trapping colored microplastics could be making climate change worse than thought

Heat trapping colored microplastics could be making climate change worse than thought

Scientists report that colored microplastics floating in the atmosphere can trap heat much more effectively than previously assumed, especially over regions with heavy plastic pollution. The findings suggest current climate models are missing a key warming driver. Researchers say model updates are needed to better forecast temperature trends and understand the full climate impact of plastic waste.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
1986 A23A iceberg finally breaking apart revealing eerie aquamarine pools of meltwater

1986 A23A iceberg finally breaking apart revealing eerie aquamarine pools of meltwater

The giant A-23A iceberg, floating since 1986, is now nearing its end as bright aquamarine meltwater pools spread across its surface. Scientists say the blue spots show the ice is weakening and breaking apart after its long drift in the Southern Ocean. Researchers are monitoring the collapse closely as a stark, visible reminder of climate change at work.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026

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Asia warming twice as fast as global average as extremes intensify

Asia warming twice as fast as global average as extremes intensify

Asia is warming at nearly double the global average, according to a shift from the 1961–1990 period to 1991–2024. That faster rise is driving harsher heatwaves, glacier losses, and marine heatwaves, increasing risks to water supplies and destabilizing both economies and ecosystems across the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
UN warns emissions at record highs, pledges fall short of preventing devastating warming

UN warns emissions at record highs, pledges fall short of preventing devastating warming

The UN says global emissions have hit a record high and current national pledges won’t prevent severe climate damage. Under present commitments, warming is projected to stay around 2.5C this century, far above the 1.5C target. Big polluters are being urged to make faster, deeper cuts to reverse the trajectory and “bend the curve.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Third hottest August on record as wildfires and heatwaves surge worldwide

Third hottest August on record as wildfires and heatwaves surge worldwide

A European climate monitor says August was the world’s third-hottest on record, with devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves across regions. The report warns that unusually warm oceans are intensifying extreme weather risks. It urges faster emission cuts and stronger adaptation planning, arguing that deadly heat and fire episodes are likely to become more frequent and severe.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
China’s 2025 summer becomes hottest on record as south stays blistered

China’s 2025 summer becomes hottest on record as south stays blistered

China has logged its hottest summer on record in 2025, the China Meteorological Administration said, with heatwaves persisting across the south. From June to August, large parts of the country faced intense temperatures, and the national average rose to 22.31C—marking the warmest summer since the agency began records in 1961.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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UN warns climate pledges trail badly leaving 2035 emissions cuts far short

UN warns climate pledges trail badly leaving 2035 emissions cuts far short

The UN says countries’ current carbon-cutting pledges would only deliver about a 10% emissions reduction by 2035—well below what climate goals require. The report also notes it couldn’t build a full global picture because many nations failed to submit plans on time. China’s first absolute target to cut emissions by 7–10% is included in the estimate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Bulgarian mussel farmers gamble on cooler depths as Black Sea warms

Bulgarian mussel farmers gamble on cooler depths as Black Sea warms

Rising temperatures in Bulgaria’s Black Sea are suffocating mussels, forcing farmers like Nayden Stanev to overhaul how they seed and harvest—timing work and moving to cooler depths. But even these adjustments can’t fully cancel the threat as warmer waters continue to spread, leaving livelihoods tied to a changing sea.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Japan logs record heat of 41 8C as warnings intensify

Japan logs record heat of 41 8C as warnings intensify

Japan recorded a new heat extreme as temperatures surged to 41.8C, according to the weather office. Officials cautioned that conditions could worsen further, underscoring how climate change is driving hotter, more unpredictable weather across the globe. The latest spike adds to growing evidence of escalating heat risks in major regions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Trump eyes Greenland as Arctic clash heats up over minerals shipping and security says Dodds

Trump eyes Greenland as Arctic clash heats up over minerals shipping and security says Dodds

Professor Klaus Dodds warns that as warming opens Arctic routes, Greenland has become a prize in great-power rivalry. He says the US is drawn by rare earth minerals, hemispheric security, and emerging shipping lanes, while Asian and Middle Eastern players increasingly join Arctic projects. He urges Europe to back Greenland if US annexation fears grow.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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