Peter Lewis

Peter Lewis covers climate and environmental news, including extreme weather, climate policy, emissions, conservation, pollution, and biodiversity. He follows scientific findings, government decisions, and major environmental developments while paying attention to the difference between established evidence and emerging claims. Peter's reporting provides useful context without overstating what current research can support.
Climate & Environment

South Africa faces dual threats of extreme heat and severe flooding

In northwestern KwaZulu-Natal, SAWS reported that the heatwave, active from 11–13 October 2026, will dissipate by Tuesday. The service noted…

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Extratropical cyclone leaves 1 million without power in São Paulo; tornadoes confirmed in Paraná

In São Paulo, Cristina Malcov, 67, described spending over 48 hours without power in her Mirandópolis neighborhood, relying on flashlights…

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Istanbul confronts recurring flash floods as climate volatility strains urban infrastructure

On September 28, hours of heavy rain triggered a landslide in the Merkez neighborhood of the Eyüpsultan district around 1…

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Singapore Haze Intensifies: PM2.5 Surges to 288 as Regional Wildfires Drive Air Quality Crisis

Regional Air Quality Breakdown The pollution levels were not uniform across the country. At 3:00 pm on Wednesday, the central…

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Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Near Iquique, Chile

Chile is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped zone where the majority of the world's earthquakes and…

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Firefly suspends Singapore-Kuala Lumpur flights as haze from Indonesian fires makes cities world’s most polluted

The aviation disruption comes at a critical juncture for air quality in the region. On Tuesday, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur…

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Southeast Asia Haze Crisis Disrupts Travel, Closes Schools as Fire Hotspots Widen

Indonesia sits at the center of the environmental emergency, with fire hotspots detected across Sumatra and Kalimantan. Wildfires have burned…

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Tropical Storm Rachel remnants trigger record-breaking rainfall and flash flooding in Las Vegas

The intensity of the storm set new benchmarks for the region. Harry Reid International Airport recorded 1.08 inches of rain,…

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Flash floods inundate Padang neighborhoods, prompting evacuations and aid distribution

Hendri Zulviton, head of the Padang City Disaster Management Agency’s executive body, identified specific areas within these districts as the…

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Singapore air quality remains unhealthy as transboundary haze from Kalimantan and Sumatra persists

The PSI is a 24-hour rolling average of six key air pollutants. A range of 101 to 200 classifies air…

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