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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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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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Amazon climate extremes accelerate in unexpected region, study finds
A study involving over 50 scientists found that the central north Amazon region is experiencing a rapid increase in climate extremes, including higher temperatures and water stress. These changes are attributed to global climate change, as they occur in areas not significantly impacted by local deforestation.
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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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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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