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Climate · IndiaEl Niño heatwave could cause 451,000 deaths globally
A new report from the Climate Impact Lab estimates that the current El Niño event could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide between September 2026 and February 2027. India is projected to experience 15,800 of these deaths.
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PoliticsSeniors arrested for climate protest on Parliament Hill
Several seniors were arrested for trespassing on Parliament Hill while protesting for stronger government action on climate change. The group, calling themselves a 'climate caravan,' attempted to deliver photos and stories about climate impacts to MPs.
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PoliticsFederal Court rejects Ottawa's bid to dismiss climate case
The Federal Court has rejected the government's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses it of intending to miss its 2030 greenhouse gas emission target. A judge found the government failed to meet the high bar required to strike the case from the court's docket.
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Business & EconomyNewfoundland lobster landings double, fishermen debate license increases
Lobster landings in Newfoundland and Labrador have more than doubled in under a decade, according to government data. While some fishermen see opportunity in expanding licenses, the province's fisheries union raises concerns about market value and infrastructure.
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Climate · IndiaModi says India's carbon emissions below global average
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average. He also claimed India is the only G20 nation to have met its Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule.
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Health · European UnionItaly reports over 650 West Nile virus cases amid warming climate
Italian health authorities have reported over 650 West Nile virus infections this year, representing about half of Europe's total cases. Experts attribute the rise to a warming climate, which extends mosquito breeding seasons and virus survival.
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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 · 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 · 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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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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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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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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