Environment

COP30 held in Nov 2025 in Brazil concluded with mixed results, characterized by a landmark deal on adaptation finance without commitment to a fossil fuel phase-out.

In early July 2025, Central Texas, specifically the Hill Country region, experienced one of the deadliest flash flood events in US history.

The powerful quake triggered catastrophic damage across Myanmar and sent powerful tremors through Thailand and much of Southeast Asia.

In mid-March 2025, North America was struck by Winter Storm Nyla which combined blizzard conditions in the north with severe tornado outbreaks in the south. 

The North Queensland floods alone generated 11,700 insurance claims costing $304 million, while all extreme weather events across Australia in 2025 totaled $3.5 billion in damages.

In Jan 2025, Los Angeles experienced its most destructive wildfire outbreak, driven by the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire.