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Climate · United StatesSouth Dakota Faces Water Shortages as Aquifers Decline
South Dakota is experiencing significant water shortages due to a combination of factors including population growth, prolonged drought, and increased water consumption. Aquifers are not replenishing quickly enough to meet demand, leading to concerns about future water availability.
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Climate · European UnionClimate change impacts white truffle harvest in Italy and Croatia
White truffle harvests in Italy and Croatia are being affected by prolonged heat and drought. This has resulted in smaller yields, lower quality truffles, and a significant increase in prices compared to the previous year.
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Climate · United StatesCarney delays new vehicle emissions standards until 2029
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed new vehicle emissions standards from 2027 to 2029. Experts suggest this is to align with potential US policy changes, while critics view it as a rollback of environmental commitments.
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ClimateExpert tells climate trial children are uniquely vulnerable
At Canada's first youth-led climate trial, Dr. Elizabeth Pinsky testified that children are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change. She cited immature thermoregulatory systems, higher relative air intake, and psychological harms like eco-anxiety.
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ClimateExpert says Canada can reach full renewable energy by 2050
An environmental engineering and atmospheric science expert stated that Canada can transition to full renewable energy by 2050. The statement was made at a youth-led climate trial in Vancouver, with another professor noting social and political obstacles.
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Climate · United StatesNewfoundland and Labrador to miss climate targets, documents show
Internal government documents forecast Newfoundland and Labrador will miss its 2030 and 2040 climate targets, projecting emissions of 9.2 megatonnes in 2030 against a goal of 7.2 MT. The province also risks failing its 2050 net-zero goal.
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Politics · United StatesLA Fire Survivors Await Aid as Midterms Loom
Many survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County remain displaced and are running out of housing assistance. With federal aid uncertain, their recovery may hinge on the upcoming midterm elections.
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HealthLancet report: 710,000 heat deaths in 2023 linked to climate change
A new Lancet report indicates 710,000 heat-related deaths occurred globally in 2023, with over 70% attributed to human-caused climate change. Researchers are urging a formal declaration of a global health emergency to address accelerating climate harms.
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Climate · United StatesColorado Glaciers Thinned Dramatically in 2026
Colorado's most prominent glaciers experienced dramatic thinning in 2026, losing ice at double the rate of the previous five years. Record low snowpack and high temperatures contributed to the accelerated melt, raising concerns about water sources and mountain hazards.
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ClimateUN Report: Climate Pledges Cut Emissions 6% by 2035
A UN report synthesising 154 countries' climate pledges indicates a 6% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. This figure is only a tenth of the approximately 60% cut scientists recommend to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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PoliticsYouth sue Canadian government over climate inaction
A climate lawsuit brought by 15 young Canadians against the federal government has begun trial hearings in Vancouver. The plaintiffs argue that the government's failure to adequately address climate change violates their Charter rights to life, liberty, and security.
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Science & TechUN Agency Predicts Nuclear Power Tripling by 2060
The head of the UN's nuclear agency predicts nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, driven by demand for reliable, carbon-free energy. In 2025, over 400 reactors supplied 10% of global electricity.
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Europe heat waves killed over 50,000, study estimates
More than 50,000 people are estimated to have died across European cities during this summer's heat waves. A new analysis attributes about two-thirds of these deaths directly to climate change, driven by fossil fuel pollution, making it the region's deadliest heat summer on record.
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Politics · United StatesWest Virginia AG Probes Environmental Groups Over Climate Advocacy
West Virginia's Republican attorney general has initiated an investigation into the state's primary environmental groups concerning their climate change advocacy and fundraising practices. The targeted groups have labelled the inquiry a sham and have initiated legal action to quash subpoenas for their financial records.
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Climate · Asia-PacificVietnam coastal construction threatens vital mangrove buffer
Construction of a new town and port in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City region is underway, threatening the mangrove forests that protect the city from rising seas. Scientists warn the projects could disrupt natural defenses, increasing flood risk for the vulnerable metropolis.
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ClimateUN Report: US Emissions Increase Pushes World Towards Hotter Future
A United Nations report indicates humanity is heading for a hotter world than previously projected, partly due to increased emissions from the United States. If countries meet their reduction pledges, the Earth will likely warm by 2.2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius).
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ClimateGlobal warming to exceed 1.5C, UN report warns
A UN report states that global warming will inevitably surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Current policies project a rise to 2.8 degrees by 2100, but immediate, significant emissions reductions could limit the peak and return temperatures to 1.5C by 2100.
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ClimateThwaites Glacier Melting Faster Than Expected, Scientists Warn
The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is melting at an accelerated rate, according to new research published in Nature Communications. Scientists warn this could significantly increase its contribution to global sea level rise, with potential consequences for coastal communities worldwide.
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Climate · European UnionSlovenia's Triglav Glacier Melts Away, Skuta Shrinks Irreversibly
Slovenia has lost one of its two glaciers, the Triglav Glacier, and its remaining glacier, Skuta, is shrinking irreversibly. A warm summer and scarce snow are cited as the primary causes for the accelerated melt.
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ClimateAtlantic currents could recover if climate cools, study says
A study by the Danish Meteorological Institute suggests that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a system of ocean currents, could recover from weakening caused by global warming if temperatures decrease. The research found no evidence of an irreversible tipping point.
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