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ClimateSoybean roots engineered to boost carbon storage
Scientists are engineering soybeans with deeper root systems to improve climate resilience and enhance carbon sequestration. The Salk Institute, with funding from the Bezos Earth Fund, is leading this research, identifying and editing genes to promote root growth and carbon storage.
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Climate · United StatesMaine River Reopens to Endangered Salmon After Dam Removal
The removal of the last dam on Maine's Narraguagus River has created prime habitat for endangered Atlantic salmon. However, conservationists caution that climate change presents significant challenges to the species' long-term comeback.
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ClimateKim Stanley Robinson declines reading climate disaster chapter
Author Kim Stanley Robinson will not read aloud the first chapter of his novel 'The Ministry for the Future,' which depicts a heatwave causing 20 million deaths in India. He feels the scene is too graphic for public reading.
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ClimateGlobal water reserves drop, UN warns of erratic water cycle
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
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ClimateGreenland and Antarctica lost 11.3 trillion tons of ice since 1979
A major scientific report indicates Greenland and Antarctica have lost between 11.3 and 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. This loss has contributed to a global sea level rise of approximately 3 to 3.14 centimeters, primarily driven by accelerated glacier flow into the ocean.
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Climate · European UnionEU proposes heatwave plan and firefighting fleet
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new European Heatwave Plan and a future firefighting fleet. The announcement follows a summer of record heat across the EU, which scientists linked to climate change and which caused tens of thousands of additional deaths.
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Climate · AfricaAfrican rainmakers face violence amid climate change impacts
In parts of Africa, rainmakers who perform rituals for rainfall are facing increased violence from farmers struggling with unpredictable weather patterns attributed to climate change. This has led to assaults, and in some cases, deaths.
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Climate · United StatesEPA to repeal greenhouse gas emission limits for power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move could save billions for the industry and boost American energy.
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Climate · European UnionThousands march in Amsterdam climate protest
Tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam on 12 September 2026, calling for government action on climate change. Organisers presented demands to the climate minister, who announced no new measures.
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Climate · United StatesCanada to miss 2030 emissions target by 2050, study says
A Canadian Climate Institute study suggests Canada will not meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, even by 2050. The analysis attributes this to recent federal policy changes, placing the country over 20 years behind schedule.
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Climate · European UnionAugust 2026 Tied as Hottest Month on Record Globally
August 2026 was the hottest month on record globally, tying with July 2023, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The record heat was attributed to human-caused climate change and a strong El Niño event, with sea surface temperatures also reaching new highs.
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Amazon climate extremes accelerate in unexpected region, study finds
A study involving over 50 scientists found that the central north Amazon region is experiencing a rapid increase in climate extremes, including higher temperatures and water stress. These changes are attributed to global climate change, as they occur in areas not significantly impacted by local deforestation.
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ClimateCompany plans solar geoengineering to cool Earth
An Israeli-US company, Stardust Solutions, is developing solar geoengineering technology to cool the planet by spraying particles into the atmosphere. The plan involves using silica and calcium carbonate particles at a cost of $10 billion per million tons annually, but scientists warn of unpredictable global consequences.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats reduce climate change focus in midterm messaging
Democratic candidates are increasingly downplaying climate change in their midterm campaign messages. This shift follows years of aggressive environmental policy under the Biden administration and comes as voters express greater concern over affordability and the cost of living.
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ClimateCanada's climate impacts largely irreversible, new report states
A new federal report indicates that the effects of climate change in Canada are largely irreversible. It projects significant temperature increases, substantial glacier loss, and a higher frequency of wildfires, even with emissions reductions.
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Climate · European UnionSwiss researchers use wool blankets to slow glacier melt
Researchers in Switzerland are testing wool blankets to reduce the rate at which Alpine glaciers are melting. The project, 'Keep it Wool', uses discarded wool as a biodegradable alternative to synthetic covers that release microplastics. Initial results suggest the wool is as effective as traditional methods.
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Business & Economy · United KingdomUK government poised to approve Jackdaw gas field
The UK government is reportedly close to approving the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. The project, previously blocked by courts over climate concerns, could produce up to 6% of the UK's gas output.
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Climate · European UnionEU climate policy focus debated ahead of von der Leyen speech
As Europe grapples with severe heatwaves, attention turns to whether EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will prioritise climate change in her upcoming policy speech. Environmental advocates are pushing for concrete plans to phase out fossil fuels, while some lawmakers suggest defence and industry concerns have overshadowed climate goals.
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ClimateEnvironmental groups warn of whale threat from new project review bill
Environmental Defence has launched an advertising campaign highlighting risks to Southern Resident Orcas from a proposed bill that would expedite major project reviews. Environmental groups are calling on the federal government to amend the legislation before it is introduced this autumn.
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Climate · IndiaUN report: Global temperatures to exceed 1.5°C within years
A United Nations report published on September 2, 2026, states that global temperatures are likely to exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold within a few years. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) calls for rapid emissions cuts and carbon removal to limit damage.
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