![Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603029158_GreatBarrierReef.jpg)
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
Water temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest, placing the world's largest reef under threat.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721994747_Iverglacier.jpg)
WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers
Rising global temperatures due to climate change have led the glacier to retreat and the permafrost to melt.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
Extreme heat hammers nearly two million participants in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Olympics - Athletes face heat risks at Paris Games, report says Olympics - Athletes face heat risks at Paris Games, report says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709676821_ParisOlympic.jpg)
Olympics - Athletes face heat risks at Paris Games, report says
Continued increases in global temperatures could jeopardise future editions of the Games.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718709602_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717752689_TBTURTLE.jpg)
In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
Sea turtle conservationists are concerned that uncontrolled global warming will feminise sea turtle hatchling populations.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar
India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital Delhi recorded the country's highest ever temperature.
Fri May 31 2024
!['Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes 'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717140486_lawyer.jpg)
'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes
New Delhi recorded temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the first time this week.
Fri May 31 2024
![South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716531752_NewDelhiIndia.jpg)
South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change.
Fri May 24 2024
![Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689720749_heatwave.jpg)
Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
The stark finding comes from one of two new studies, as both global temperatures and climate-warming emissions continue to climb.
Fri May 17 2024
![Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714547566_classroom.jpg)
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
![Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713258196_TBCoralreefjpg.jpg)
Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says
Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712659933_AnneMahrer.jpg)
Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court
The verdicts will set a precedent for future litigation on how rising temperatures affect people's right to a liveable planet.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707473511_TBAnarialviewj.jpg)
Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold
The eruption left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines, cutting hot water to parts of Reykjanes peninsula during freezing temperatures.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Australia records its 8th warmest year as climate change lifts temperatures Australia records its 8th warmest year as climate change lifts temperatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663495114_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia records its 8th warmest year as climate change lifts temperatures
Forecasters warn that climate change will make Australia hotter and increase the severity of weather extremes.
Thu Feb 08 2024