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Climate · United KingdomMet Office to confirm 2026 as UK's hottest summer on record
The UK is expected to be confirmed as having experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to provisional Met Office data. The season saw five heatwaves, while much of England and all of Wales remain in drought.
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Indonesia Plans Quadrupled Alumina Output Using Coal Power
Indonesia plans to quadruple its alumina output and dramatically increase aluminum production by 2030, using coal-fired power plants. This expansion comes as the Iran war disrupts global supply chains and raises prices for the metal.
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Climate · United StatesJudge blocks New York's $75bn climate law targeting fossil fuels
A federal judge has blocked New York's law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for climate change damages. The judge found the state law conflicted with federal authority, particularly the Clean Air Act.
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Climate · United StatesGovernment asks court to dismiss lawsuit over emissions targets
The federal government is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Ottawa has no intention of meeting its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target. Government lawyers contend the Federal Court lacks the authority to intervene in political matters or mandate specific climate actions.
United States1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20![Further bleaching events are 'very likely' this year, following elevated temperatures all over the world, experts have warned [File: Sophia Nasif/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ap_6a95082e3c502-1788151854.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
ClimateCoral reefs face irreversible decline due to frequent bleaching
Coral reefs worldwide are experiencing bleaching events with unprecedented frequency, leaving insufficient time for recovery. A new global report indicates that coral cover is significantly below normal levels, risking irreversible decline and threatening marine ecosystems.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNepal asked China for early disaster warnings before deadly flood
Nepal and China officials met in May to discuss cooperation on floods and glacier hazards. Two Nepali officials later told Reuters they did not receive sufficient information from China on risks, potentially hindering disaster preparedness.
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Glacier collapse, not earthquake, caused Nepal and Tibet floods
A glacier collapse, not an earthquake, caused the devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, according to the United States Geological Survey. The event sent ice, rock, and debris into a river, causing catastrophic flooding. Experts are now concerned about the potential for a second flood.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats Downplay Climate Change as Election Issue
Climate change is becoming a less prominent issue for Democrats in election campaigns, with some researchers coining the term 'climate hushing'. This shift occurs even as scientists predict 2026 could be the hottest year on record.
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HealthGermany heat deaths reach 15,800, Robert Koch Institute estimates
Germany recorded approximately 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer, a new record, estimates from the Robert Koch Institute show. People aged 75 and over were the most affected group. The previous record was 14,000 deaths.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNepal floods kill at least 165 after glacial collapse
Flash floods and landslides swept away villages along the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 165 people. Experts suggest a glacial collapse, not an earthquake, was the cause, with climate change and the region's topography exacerbating the risks.
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Climate · AfricaAlgeria wildfires kill at least 12 amid heatwave
Wildfires have killed at least 12 people across several Algerian provinces, with authorities battling 58 blazes amid a severe heatwave. Families have been evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure in some areas.
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Conflict & SecurityNepali labourer survives flash flood by clinging to mango tree
A 24-year-old Nepali labourer survived a flash flood by clinging to a mango tree after being swept away by a torrent of mud and rock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people and left hundreds missing in Nepal.
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ClimateGlobal Sea Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C
The average global sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This surpasses the previous record set in March 2024 and is attributed to global warming and the El Niño phenomenon.
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Climate · United StatesFlorida adapts to rising seas with new seawalls and housing
Florida is developing adaptation strategies to address threats from sea level rise and storms. Innovations include 3D-printed living seawalls designed to mimic natural habitats and affordable housing projects elevated to withstand storm surges.
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Climate · European UnionHungary's water crisis: Drought exposes cost of draining wetlands
Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with record low water levels at Lake Velence impacting recreation and highlighting the long-term consequences of draining wetlands. Prolonged droughts and climate change are exacerbating the situation, prompting a government pledge to shift water management strategies.
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Climate · European UnionEurope heatwaves: 80 million people experienced over 40°C
Europe's summer heatwaves brought temperatures above 40°C for 80 million people between mid-June and mid-August. Analysis by AFP, using data from the European Drought Observatory and the EU's Joint Research Centre, detailed the impact across several nations.
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ClimateThousands of whales move to East Greenland as sea ice melts
Researchers observed 6,000 fin whales, 6,000 humpback whales and 4,000 bowhead whales in East Greenland in summer 2024, a shift attributed to melting sea ice. The study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, calls the change a major ecological regime shift.
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Climate · Asia-PacificStanford study: Older adults face heat risk at lower temperatures than estimated
A Stanford-led study reveals older adults are vulnerable to dangerous heat at temperatures 4.7 to 7.5°C lower than previously thought. At 1.5°C warming, 22% of people over 60 could face unsafe heat monthly, with risks rising sharply in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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ClimateSpitze Stei rock formation threatens Swiss village Kandersteg as permafrost thaws
Kandersteg, Switzerland, faces a potential landslide from the Spitze Stei rock formation, destabilised by thawing permafrost. Scientists and residents weigh the risks as monitoring and evacuation plans are in place, following a similar disaster in nearby Blatten in 2025.
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US heat wave puts 97 million under advisories as schools reopen
A late-summer heat wave has placed roughly 97 million people from the central Plains to the Southeast under heat advisories, with temperatures feeling as hot as 46°C in some areas. Nighttime lows offer little relief, increasing health risks as schools reopen and outdoor workers face dangerous conditions.
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