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Climate · European UnionPo River drought leaves Lombardy with half its usual water reserves
The Po River in Lombardy is at its lowest recorded level for August, holding roughly half the water it usually does. The drought has triggered design work on a barrier to stop saltwater intrusion, with costs estimated between 25 and 100 million euros.
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Climate · European UnionJuly 2026 ocean temperatures break records as El Niño strengthens
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed July 2026 as the hottest July for global ocean temperatures, with Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period. Developing El Niño conditions contributed to the record, while wildfires and drought intensified across the region.
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Climate · European UnionEurope’s 2026 summer heatwaves disrupted power, transport and agriculture
Europe experienced record heat, droughts and wildfires in the summer of 2026, disrupting power production, shipping, transport and agriculture. The economic impact included threats to growth, inflation and public finances, with costs running into billions of euros.
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Phoenix hit by two Category 5 haboob dust storms in three days
Two haboob dust storms struck the Phoenix area within three days in early August 2026, both classified as Category 5 events. Researchers at Arizona State University said the storms were unprecedented in frequency and intensity, with wind speeds of 50 mph and visibility reduced to half a mile.
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ClimateClimate change doubled Canada wildfire risk in 2026, study finds
A study by World Weather Attribution found human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of extreme fire conditions in Canada in 2026, burning 3.8 million hectares. U.S. President Donald Trump attributed the fires to Canadian mismanagement, while scientists pointed to global emissions.
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ClimateFederal researchers study small changes to boost falling lobster catches
Federal researchers in Canada are examining small harvesting adjustments to address declining lobster catches in the Maritimes. A report links population drops to climate change and other pressures. Left and centre outlets carried the story, while no right-rated outlet reported it.
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Climate · United KingdomUK health secretary links heat waves to climate change as England records driest July
UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that climate change is driving worsening heat waves, as England and Wales experienced their driest July on record. Temperatures reached 35C (95F), prompting health alerts. Cooper emphasised global collaboration to cut emissions and transition to renewable energy.
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