Misconduct sleuth in China swiftly gains acclaim for calling out questionable papers
Independent vlogger Geng Hongwei galvanizes often-sluggish institutions to investigate and punish prominent scientists
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Driven by Steel Production, China's Belt and Road Construction Carries a Heavy Climate Cost
Strong regulations and incentives are needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions from Chinese manufacturing, two new studies conclude.By Phil McKennaChina’s Belt and Road Initiative, the...
'Working without them is painful': WHO's Ebola chief reflects on U.S. colleagues' absence
Chikwe Ihekweazu, on the ground in Congo, discusses challenges of bringing the outbreak under control
Canadian biologists decry plans to bypass environmental reviews for infrastructure projects
Government proposal to speed up development could harm protected plants and animals, scientists say
Heat Is Killing Wildlife Across the Animal Kingdom. A New Forecasting Tool May Help.
The tool forecasts heat risks for wildlife in some regions months in advance. But questions remain about whether this information can prevent deaths at a...
NSF imposes stricter conflict-of-interest rules for grant-review panels
Researchers say changes could further burden the understaffed agency
Frozen squirrel poop rewrites rodent evolution, reveals new details about mammoths
DNA from ground squirrel coprolites offers an unusually detailed record of ice age ecosystems
Current state of affairs
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02683-0As climate change impacts are increasingly apparent, there are changes in society and the political landscape that...
Lebanon: Flash Update #33 - Escalation of hostilities in Lebanon (as of 8 June 2026)
Country: Lebanon Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS Hostilities continued with airstrikes and five new...
COP31 leaders unveil global targets, with spotlight on electrification
The two countries set to lead this year’s COP31 have unveiled three headline goals for November’s UN climate summit – on electrification, waste and buildings...
What we're watching: Weekly disaster update, June 8
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DR Congo: Afrique de l'Ouest et centrale : Derniers événements en bref (du 2 au 8 juin 2026)
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer...
DR Congo: West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (2–8 June 2026)
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer...
Guatemala: Central America | Tropical storm activity - DG ECHO Daily Map | 09/06/2026
Countries: Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Please refer to the attached Map.
Diabetes society officials resign after removal of Trump protesters from conference
As online support for the experts spreads, several members of the American Diabetes Association have resigned from the organization
Democratic republic of the Congo: EASTERN DRC: Incidents Against Humanitarian Workers (January - April 2026)
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. The number of incidents...
DR Congo: République démocratique du Congo : Aperçu des incidents affectant les travailleurs humanitaires (janvier à avril 2026)
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. Le nombre d’incidents affectant...
xLebanon: Conflict Intensity Snapshot (2 March - 8 June 2026)
Country: Lebanon Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file.
Cited 9 June 2026: Europe's 'exceptional' heatwave | Warming forecast | AMOC observations 'at risk'
Welcome to Cited, your essential guide to new climate research. In the news SPRING HEATWAVE: Temperature records for May fell across western Europe as the...
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that address climate action in local communities
Countries: World, Guatemala, Peru, Uganda, Zambia Source: Salesian Missions Salesian organizations around globe focus on environmentally friendly activities, education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2026)...
You Asked: What Exactly Is a 'Super' El Niño?
Columbia Climate School experts explain what a strong El Niño could mean for the planet this year.
The quiet push to shield pesticide makers from lawsuits
In April 2026, California farmer Terri McCall stood on the steps of the Supreme Court at a rally protesting pesticide use, telling the story of...
Geologist Folarin Kolawole Receives 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award
Folarin Kolawole is one of 15 recipients of this year’s National Geographic Society’s Wayfinder Award, which recognizes people whose work is expanding our understanding of...
'Woefully unprepared': extreme heat will double US hospitalizations by 2040, study finds
Sharp rise in hospital visits will in turn drive up annual healthcare costs for heat-related conditions to over $1bnPeople in the US are poised to...
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