https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=environmentEnvironment RSS feeds.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:33:34 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/extreme-heat-increasing-pregnancy-complications-survey/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/extreme-heat-increasing-pregnancy-complications-survey/A survey of more than 1,000 healthcare workers raises the alarm on heat-related pregnancy complications and harm to babies. Wed, 7 Oct 2026 04:12:16 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nepal-flood-disaster-exposes-cascading-threats-in-himalayas/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nepal-flood-disaster-exposes-cascading-threats-in-himalayas/Ice and rock collapse likely triggered catastrophic flood in Nepal, highlighting need for high-tech monitoring of multiple threats. Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:26:28 GMT+0000Tauseef Ahmad, Sajid Rainahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/el-nino-exposes-need-to-back-pastoralist-climate-action/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/el-nino-exposes-need-to-back-pastoralist-climate-action/As El Niño grips. scaling rangeland data tools is critical to protect pastoralist livelihoods and food security, writes Guyo Roba. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:45:49 GMT+0000Guyo Robahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/boko-haram-conflict-zone-hides-huge-bird-haven-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/boko-haram-conflict-zone-hides-huge-bird-haven-study/Researchers use aerial surveys and modelling to study birdlife on one of Africa's least accessible wetlands. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:44:40 GMT+0000Toluwalogo Niji-Olawepohttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/el-nino-early-action-urged-as-extreme-weather-looms/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/el-nino-early-action-urged-as-extreme-weather-looms/Forecasters warn rapidly intensifying El Niño could be among strongest yet as regions worldwide brace for impacts. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:01:23 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade, Dann Okoth, Ruth Douglas, Julien Chongwang, Mouttasem Albarodihttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/Researchers say better livestock feed could reduce methane emissions and improve productivity. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:09:47 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/Informal workers and women are among those most at risk as poor infrastructure compounds heat risks. Fri, 5 Jun 2026 05:36:58 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/rush-for-critical-minerals-harming-worlds-poorest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/rush-for-critical-minerals-harming-worlds-poorest/Mining of minerals such as lithium and cobalt risks eroding water security in DRC and parts of Latin America, UN report warns. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:37:37 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-million-defend-argentinas-glaciers-after-law-reform/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-million-defend-argentinas-glaciers-after-law-reform/Change of law on glaciers weakens safeguards against mining, triggering collective legal action. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:28:03 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/irrigation-a-must-for-smallholders-in-changing-climate/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/irrigation-a-must-for-smallholders-in-changing-climate/Investing in irrigation technologies will make food security a more achievable goal in the decades ahead, writes Richard Colback. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 01:44:30 GMT+0000Richard Colbackhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/The global energy transition is putting increasing pressure on Amazon territories, rich in critical minerals. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:56:59 GMT+0000Luiz Felipe Fernandeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/liberia-stalls-on-lead-rules-with-children-at-risk/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/liberia-stalls-on-lead-rules-with-children-at-risk/Delayed enforcement of lead paint rules leaves Liberian children exposed to toxic risks. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:05:04 GMT+0000Tina S. Mehnpainehttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/qa-why-climate-adaptation-funds-miss-africas-frontlines/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/qa-why-climate-adaptation-funds-miss-africas-frontlines/Despite rising climate risks, adaptation finance in Africa still struggles to reach local actors and attract private investment. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:13:09 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/african-climate-adaptation-finance-bolsters-defences/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/african-climate-adaptation-finance-bolsters-defences/Climate adaptation finance models have led to measurable results in Benin, Namibia and Ethiopia, AU report finds. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:36:26 GMT+0000Béatrice Longmene Kazehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/African Union Commission calls for private sector and government backing for locally-led climate adaptation. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:08:01 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/fracking-in-argentina-linked-to-hundreds-of-tremors/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/fracking-in-argentina-linked-to-hundreds-of-tremors/Scientists attribute a rise in earthquakes in Argentine Patagonia to the expansion of fracking. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:52:39 GMT+0000Pablo Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/eu-banned-pesticides-widely-used-in-latin-america/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/eu-banned-pesticides-widely-used-in-latin-america/Almost half of pesticides approved in Latin America are prohibited in the EU, according to researchers. Mon, 9 Feb 2026 02:12:59 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/world-enters-era-of-water-bankruptcy-hitting-poorest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/world-enters-era-of-water-bankruptcy-hitting-poorest/Many global water resources are depleted beyond the point of return, UN report warns. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:55 GMT+0000Hadeer Elhadaryhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/world-on-track-to-breach-1-5c-target-by-2030/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/world-on-track-to-breach-1-5c-target-by-2030/Paris Agreement target was surpassed on average over the last three years, according to European data. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:38:15 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/burning-plastic-waste-widespread-in-poor-communities/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/burning-plastic-waste-widespread-in-poor-communities/Domestic plastic burning is prevalent in cities around the world, fuelled by poor waste management, survey finds. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:58:35 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Said