NewsBite

Environment

a a a a a

10 million residents may have to evacuate

Iran is facing its worst drought in decades. If there is no rain by December, Tehran’s 10 million inhabitants may be forced to evacuate.

BoM announces a major storm update. Picture: Supplied

UPDATEDEnvironment

‘Giant sized hail’ warning ahead of storms

A severe weather warning has been issued as “giant hailstones” potentially lead to property damage, travel disruptions and power outages.

0

07/11/2025 Australian weather chart for Friday 7th Nevember . Source: BOM

updatedEnvironment

Millions in firing line of more wild weather

Millions of Aussies are bracing for more thunderstorms and rain this weekend, after a wild start to storm season.

Apple vice president of environment, policy and social Initiatives Lisa Jackson says Qld macadamia are helping the tech giant to meet its global goals.

Bots, Qld nuts and Kiwi forests: Inside Apple’s climate crusade

Apple is expanding its fight against destructive global warming through clever robots, new solar farms, and an 800,000-tree macadamia plantation in Queensland.

0

More Stories

a a a a a

Wild footage as nation cops hurricane chaos

Hurricane Melissa has struck Cuba after smashing Jamaica, causing immediate flash flooding and widespread carnage.

An “aggressive” monkey infected with COVID and multiple sexually transmitted diseases is running loose through Mississippi (left). An escaped monkey seen in Florida in May (right).

Herpes-infected monkey on loose after escape

The 20kg monkey has Covid, hepatitis C, and herpes and is “aggressive to humans”.

Heavy rainfall drenched Brisbane overnight on Tuesday. Picture: Weatherzone

Major Aussie city cops epic rain bomb

Brisbane recorded its wettest 24 hours since Cyclone Alfred after a sudden rain bomb descended overnight, while other parts of Queensland now face severe storm threats.

0

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - October 23, 2025:, The Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley holds at Oran Park in Sydney's west to discuss the housing crisis with HIA Director Hunter region, Craig Jennion and Senator Andrew Bragg., NewsWire / Simon Bullard.

Big move spells more climate woes for Ley

A Liberal senator has made a huge move that is adding to Sussan Ley’s climate troubles.

0

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as ‘Storm of the Century’ makes landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as ‘Storm of the Century’ makes landfall in Jamaica

Jamaica has been hit by Hurricane Melissa, which intensified just before landfall, realising forecasters’ ‘worst-case scenario’ warnings….

Bill Gates major climate change reversal.

Bill Gates’ major climate change reversal

Bill Gates has revealed he’s changed his opinion on a subject he called “one of the greatest challenges humans have ever taken on”.

0

Forecasts for Queensland on Tuesday. Picture: BOM

Storm peak, heatwave to smash millions

Rain and thunderstorms will peak for millions of Australians across the southeast as others swelter through heatwave conditions.

Hurricane Melissa looms as Jamaica's 'worst storm on record'

Hurricane Melissa looms as Jamaica’s ‘worst storm on record’

Hurricane Melissa underwent extreme rapid intensification recently and continues to strengthen. The rare Category 5 has winds of 280 km/h, with…

‘Sh*tshow’: BOM boss’ staggering admission

‘Sh*tshow’: BOM staffer’s huge admission

One of the Bureau’s own has made a staggering confession about the national weather service’s new website, amid an ongoing furore over its “dangerous” redesign.

The Great Barrier Reef contributes $9 billion to Australia’s economy each year and holds a total value of $95 billion.

98% of Aussies haunted by this picture

Analysts are warning “time is running out” for one of Australia’s greatest national treasures, as economists claim a whopping $29bn is being wasted away.

1
…
3
4
5
6
7
…
200

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/technology/environment/page/5