Climate

American Football

Detroit Lions Head to Buffalo in 2026 NFL Season Opener

The Detroit Lions are set to face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, marking the first game at the Bills’ new stadium, according to multiple sources.

WH News May 12, 2026

Policy & Law

Seabird Eggs Show 74% Drop in Forever Chemicals

A sharp drop in dangerous Pfas compounds in Canadian seabird eggs has been hailed as a win for regulation, according to a new study.

WH News May 11, 2026

Boxing & MMA

UFC 328: Strickland wins title, Chimaev suffers first loss

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328 to reclaim the middleweight title, marking his second reign in the division. The fight ended with scorecards of 48-47, 47-48, and 48-47.

WH News May 10, 2026

Public Health

Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship’s passengers

Argentina is under global scrutiny following the deaths of three passengers from hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The virus, which has seen a recent uptick in cases, is being investigated by the World Health Organization.

WH News May 10, 2026

Conservation

Sir David Attenborough Turns 100: A Legacy of Conservation

Sir David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday, celebrated by global figures and a special concert in London. His 70-year career has made him a global voice for conservation.

WH News May 9, 2026

Leaders

David Attenborough Turns 100: Celebrating a Century on Earth

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old this year, marking a century of contributions to natural history and environmental awareness, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 9, 2026

Space

Up to 2cm a month: Nasa keeps track as Mexico City sinks into the ground

Mexico City is subsiding at an alarming rate of up to 2cm a month, according to data gathered by Nasa's Nisar satellite. The technology is helping scientists track the phenomenon in real time.

WH News May 7, 2026

Public Health

Argentina Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads as Cruise Ship Passengers Return Home

Argentina is urgently investigating the origins of a hantavirus outbreak linked to an Atlantic cruise ship, with reports that some passengers have returned to the United States, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 7, 2026

Discovery

Massive Alaska Megatsunami Was Second Largest Ever Recorded

A massive 'megatsunami' in Alaska reached nearly 500 meters in height, making it the second largest ever recorded, according to a scientific analysis.

WH News May 6, 2026

Natur

Staaten sollen Öl-Gewinne besteuern – 2,7 Billionen Dollar 2023

Die gestiegenen Energiepreise haben fossilen Unternehmen 2023 Milliarden eingebracht. Ein Bericht fordert, diese Gewinne zu besteuern und für die Kriseinzahlung zu nutzen.

WH News May 5, 2026

Nature

States Should Tax Windfall Oil Profits to Fund Crisis Recovery

The recent surge in fossil fuel prices has generated massive windfall profits for energy companies, prompting calls for governments to tax these gains and use the funds to support crisis recovery, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

WH News May 5, 2026

Américas

Colombia impulsa transición energética: primer cumbre contra combustibles fósiles

El gobierno colombiano presentó una iniciativa global para abandonar los combustibles fósiles, según The Guardian.

WH News May 1, 2026

Europe

Kretschmer warns Germany in ‘downward spiral’, cites Poland as model

Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer warns that Germany is in a ‘downward spiral’ that could end in disaster, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung. He calls for concrete improvements in energy policy and competitiveness.

WH News May 1, 2026

KI

AI-Führungsdefizite: 4% und 23%

Nur 3% der Unternehmen erzielen nachhaltige Ergebnisse durch KI, zeigt der Stanford AI Index. 23% der Manager verstehen die Systeme.

WH News May 1, 2026

Americas

Santa Marta Climate Talks Aim to Shift Global Energy Away from Fossil Fuels

The Colombian government has launched a global initiative to transition economies away from fossil fuels, marking a potential turning point in the climate crisis, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 1, 2026