Articles about environment
NOAA says El Niño is strengthening, with roughly an 81% chance of a very strong event in October–December and a ~97% chance it lasts into early spring 2027 — tilting U.S. winter odds toward a warmer north and a wetter southern storm track.
In early August 2026, wildfire smoke pushed Portland’s air quality into unhealthy territory — briefly topping global city rankings on IQAir — with Oregon DEQ advisories overlapping extreme heat.
In early August 2026, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) faced Godavari flood stress — embankment erosion near riverfront works, sandbagging, and severe urban waterlogging when drains could not empty into a swollen river.
World Ozone Day 2026 is an international event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the ozone layer. This year, it will be celebrated on September 16, 2026, at UNEP centers and environmental research facilities globally.
