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ClimateClimate Indicators Reach Record Extremes as Warming Accelerates
An international team of scientists has reported that seven of the 16 tracked climate indicators have reached record extremes. The rate of global warming has accelerated significantly, and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are at their highest in two million years, according to the study published in BioScience.
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Politics · United KingdomUK PM Andy Burnham Weighs North Sea Oil and Gas Drilling Decision
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is deciding whether to permit oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The decision on the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects pits climate concerns against arguments for jobs and energy security.
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Climate · AfricaActivists protest new oil and gas exploration at African Energy Week
Climate activists picketed the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration. They argued that expanding fossil fuel use contradicts climate commitments and harms communities, while South Africa aims to boost energy security and attract investment.
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Conflict & SecurityNepal floods: Landslide causes new disaster
A landslide blocked Nepal's Budhigandaki River on Sunday, causing sudden floods that swept away houses and damaged infrastructure. Five people are missing following the event, which comes weeks after devastating August floods.
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Health · IndiaLancet report identifies 17 threats to human survival by 2100
A report published in The Lancet has identified 17 major threats to human survival by the year 2100. Malicious use of artificial intelligence and nuclear conflict are highlighted as the most significant dangers, alongside issues like climate change, obesity, and pandemics.
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Climate · Latin AmericaManaus suspends work due to wildfire smoke and poor air quality
Manaus, Brazil, suspended in-person work at municipal offices and canceled public school classes on Friday due to severe air pollution caused by smoke from Amazon wildfires. Pollutant levels were significantly higher than normal.
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Politics · United StatesEPA proposes rollback of methane rules for oil and gas
The US Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to propose changes to rules targeting methane pollution from oil and gas operations. The proposal includes rescinding the Super Emitter Program, with the EPA administrator stating it will save billions in regulatory costs.
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ClimateCanada's oil and gas emissions fell in 2025 despite production rise
Canada's oil and gas sector emissions decreased in 2025 even as production rose, according to the Canadian Climate Institute. However, overall national emissions increased due to a greater reliance on natural gas for heating.
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El Niño to Intensify, Peak in December 2026, WMO Predicts
The World Meteorological Organization predicts the current El Niño event will intensify, reaching its peak in December 2026 and potentially persisting until February 2027. This strengthening is expected to increase global temperatures and raise the risk of droughts and floods worldwide.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS household water bills rise faster than inflation
Household water bills in the US have risen faster than inflation and income, according to a new analysis. The average annual cost for water reached $531 in 2025, a 62% increase from 2015.
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Climate · Asia-PacificHigh Court halts coal mine expansion over emissions
The High Court of Australia has overturned the approval for MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion. The decision, a 3-2 split, found that the Independent Planning Commission failed to consider Scope 3 emissions, which are generated when coal is burned.
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Climate · United StatesSupreme Court hears Boulder climate change lawsuit against energy companies
The Supreme Court is weighing whether local governments can sue energy companies for climate change costs. The case, brought by Boulder, Colorado, could determine the future of climate litigation against fossil fuel producers nationwide.
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ClimateSummer heatwaves cost France €16bn, parliamentary mission estimates
A French parliamentary mission has estimated the cost of the past summer's heatwaves, drought, and fires at approximately €16 billion. The report also outlines future adaptation costs, particularly for schools, and details losses in the agricultural sector.
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Climate · European UnionSlovenia's Triglav Glacier May Disappear Within Days
The Triglav Glacier in Slovenia is expected to disappear within days due to accelerating climate change and unusually early snowmelt. Once covering 14 hectares in 1946, its rapid melting could impact water availability in the Dráva and Mura river basins.
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ClimateSwiss glaciers lost 5.5% of ice volume in 2026
Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, the second-largest annual percentage drop recorded. Over the past five years, nearly a fifth of the country's glacier ice has vanished, primarily due to heat waves and insufficient winter snowfall.
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Climate · Asia-PacificHo Chi Minh City faces rising flood risk from climate change
Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing increased flooding as high tides and heavy rain combine with climate change impacts. The city is implementing a multi-billion dollar plan to address flood hotspots by 2030.
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NSW approves Hunter Valley coal mine extension until 2045
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved an extension for the Hunter Valley Operations coal mine until 2045. The decision, which aims to save 1,500 jobs, has drawn criticism from environmental groups concerned about greenhouse gas emissions.
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Climate · United StatesReport: Climate lawfare could raise US energy prices
A recent report claims that climate-related legal cases and proposed legislation could significantly increase energy prices for American consumers. The analysis projects a potential rise in gas prices and highlights the financial implications of such actions.
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Politics · United StatesMillions lack flood insurance amid rising risks and program flaws
Millions of Americans in high-risk flood zones lack federal flood insurance, a situation exacerbated by rising climate risks and a program struggling with affordability and outdated maps. Policy numbers have fallen by half a million in five years.
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Politics · United StatesKansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton urged repentance for eating beef
Democratic Senate nominee Adam Hamilton, running in Kansas, previously told his congregation to repent for their carbon footprints, including for eating beef. The remarks from a January 2020 sermon are resurfacing in the state, which has more cattle than people.
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