human activity
Coverage of human activity in the Nexus archive.
- South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally
South Korea recorded its hottest day ever amid global extreme weather. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of heatwaves to the human-driven climate crisis.
- Weather tracker: Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop
Wind and record-breaking heat are driving severe wildfires in Europe, with Spain and France being the hardest hit. Human activity is responsible for 90% of the fires, exacerbated by drought conditions that have dried vegetation into tinder.
- Statewide wildfire preparedness campaign kicks off: How Hawaii residents can take action now
Hawaii has launched the 2026 Wildfire LOOKOUT! statewide public awareness campaign to emphasize wildfire prevention, as 99% of wildfires in the state are caused by human activity. The campaign encourages communities to join the Firewise USA movement to reduce wildfire risk.
- IIT-Delhi study finds human activity drives India’s ‘wild’ weather
An IIT-Delhi study suggests human activity is driving unpredictable weather patterns in India. The research highlights that historical rainfall data may not accurately predict future climate risks due to global warming.
- 20 animals that went extinct in the last 200 years
The article lists 20 animal species that have gone extinct in the last 200 years, including the passenger pigeon and Formosan clouded leopard. Most of these extinctions were primarily caused by human activity.
- Human activity linked to 4 of 29 cetacean deaths in Hong Kong waters: report
Four of the 29 cetaceans that stranded in Hong Kong waters in 2025 are suspected to have died due to human activity, according to a joint report by the Hong Kong government and Ocean Park. The report also noted an overall decline in such strandings.