Researchers warn that shorter winter sea ice seasons around Prince Edward Island reduce the coast’s natural defense against winter storms, leading to increased erosion.

Two individuals were swept into the sea near Akranes harbor when a large swell unexpectedly engulfed the area, dragging along cars and a pedestrian. They were rescued by emergency services, with one later transferred to a hospital in Reykjavík.

Approximately 150,000 litres of cyanide-contaminated water leaked from the Eagle Gold mine site into Haggart Creek over a couple of days in February due to a failed weld in a pipeline.

After Friday’s storm, the Capital Region’s Fire Department responded to an unusually high number of flood-related calls, with firefighters tackling severe flooding in homes and public areas. The incident saw approximately 25 calls for pump trucks and over 140 ambulances dispatched during the event.

Storm Owyn has left up to 100,000 homes and businesses in Ireland without power, prompting criticism of the government's response and the mobilization of emergency resources to restore essential services, particularly in the west coast and midlands regions.

Warm winter weather and rain in Alaska triggered avalanches and hazardous roads, with the Parks Highway being closed due to avalanche debris near Cantwell.

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is experiencing unusually low snowpack and heavy rainfall, with temperatures significantly above normal for January, raising concerns about potential impacts such as increased wildfire risk and infrastructure challenges.

A high-intensity winter storm caused extensive damage and flooding in Newfoundland and Labrador, with high winds reaching 151 km/h and reports of significant flooding and infrastructure damage.

On January 2nd, a repeat oil spill was observed on the beach near the Dynamo recreation base in Anapa, discovered by a volunteer team from the Leningrad region of Kuban, who are responsible for this area.

The Yukon government is investigating a potential leak in a contaminated water storage pond at the Eagle Gold Mine, which is at a critical water level. The mine has been out of operation since a landslide in June 2024.

A landslide on the Takhini River created a 'small' tsunami, raising concerns about similar risks to Dawson City. Experts are monitoring potential hazard cascades from future slides.

The Netherlands has seen 10 sunless days in a row and with another one expected on Thursday, it will be the longest period without sunshine since 1993.

A regional emergency has been declared in Krasnodar, Russia, due to stalling cleanup efforts of an oil spill along the Black Sea coast.