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Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say

Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity, length and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves.

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Rescuers search for five missing people after deadly landslide in India's Kerala state

Experts say human-caused climate change is intensifying South Asia’s monsoons, which traditionally run from June to September and again from October to December.

Euronews

Two endangered Canadian pines are losing ground to blister rust, beetles, and climate change, but a new coordination plan aims to keep recovery efforts working across borders

Endangered Canadian pines face disease, insects, and rising temperatures for decades. New research highlights coordinated conservation strategies across borders for these vital trees. Scientists and communities are using a common framework to guide restoration efforts effectively. This approach ensures scarce resources are allocated where they will do the most good.…

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Can you control 'act of God'? Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar asks Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on rain issue

The Maharashtra assembly witnessed a debate over heavy rains and their causes. Opposition members protested the delay in discussing the pressing rain situation. Speaker Rahul Narwekar mentioned climate change as a factor beyond control. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray questioned the "act of God" explanation. The discussion led to…

The Economic Times

Sensors, early starts: how Spain keeps working when heat hits

Spain is adapting workplaces to extreme heat as climate change intensifies weather patterns. Workers now use heat-monitoring wristbands and adjust schedules to avoid dangerous temperatures. New laws mandate employers to adapt working days and conditions during heat alerts. Companies face increased fines for heat-related workplace infractions and safety violations. Some…

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Scientists drilled through 523 meters of Antarctic ice and recovered a record-breaking core preserving up to 23 million years of Earth's climate history

Scientists recovered a sediment core from beneath West Antarctica's ice. This core preserves millions of years of ice sheet history and past environmental changes. Researchers will analyze marine microfossils and sediment layers for clues about past temperatures. The findings will help predict Antarctica's reaction to future climate change. This research…

The Times of India

Climate justice in Africa: floods, fossil fuels and the fightback

This week in Spotlight on Africa, we look at climate change, environmental justice and the challenges of adaptation. While Europe's heatwaves make headlines, temperatures are also climbing across Africa, with parts of the Sahel approaching 50°C. West Africa is also experiencing severe flooding caused by climate change. Yet Africa is…

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These 10 US cities could become deserts by 2080: New climate study showcases chilling data

Climate change will transform US cities into deserts by 2080. Vegetation zones will shift, with grasslands becoming more desert-like. Deserts are projected to expand significantly across the United States. Several major cities face a biome classification flip to desert. Bakersfield, California, is among the cities expected to experience this change.

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How Shakespeare’s The Tempest can help readers understand the hidden costs of AI

In the 400 years since his death, William Shakespeare’s work has been used as a lens through which to interpret countless developments he could never have anticipated – from modern psychology and political theory to colonialism and climate change. His writing possesses an uncanny ability to illuminate nearly every facet…

The Conversation

‘A big joke’: Citizens blame corn, data centres and leaky pipes as water restrictions grip France

Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.

Euronews

New study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk

In the past 30 years, floods have affected more than 2.8 billion people worldwide and caused over 500,000 deaths. In Canada, flooding has caused significant damage and disruption to communities across the country. The 2021 floods in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley cost an estimated $14 billion in damages.

The Conversation

Climate law expert: Europe’s deadly heatwaves belong in court

Europe is in the middle of something that no longer feels exceptional. Temperature records have broken across the continent, hitting 40°C and above in Germany, France, Hungary and Spain – and costing hundreds of lives.

The Conversation

Italy’s rice bowl is baking in drought, and Pavia farmers say weeds are taking over parched paddies as rivers and reservoirs run low

Northern Italy's vital rice fields are parched, with a severe drought threatening harvests. Pavia province, a major producer, faces depleted rivers and reservoirs, allowing weeds to overrun dry paddies. This crisis, linked to climate change, highlights the urgent need for better water management and climate-smart farming to ensure future food…

The Times of India

Climate change means an earlier spring, which can be disorienting and threatening for migrating birds

Spring migration has taken flight, but with rising temperatures and shifting seasons, birds are adjusting when and how they migrate to keep up with a rapidly warming climate.

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As East Africa’s oceans change, coastal women build new livelihoods

Across East Africa’s coastline, climate change and industrial fishing are threatening the livelihoods of millions who depend on the ocean

Bangkok Post

WHA's green dividend

In an era when climate change and environmental degradation dominate global headlines, businesses are under increasing pressure to adapt.

The Times of India

Greenlandic proverb of the day: 'The weather decides for the hunter'— Nature sets the rules, and every decision must adapt to its uncertainty

In the harsh Arctic landscape, survival is less about human prowess and more about the capricious nature of the environment. The saying, 'The weather decides for the hunter,' aptly reflects this truth for Inuit peoples. Factors like ice condition and wind speed play a pivotal role in hunting success. As…

Bangkok Post

It wasn't just the weather. It's climate change

Last week it was Europe's turn, with a slow-moving "heat dome" that gave almost everybody from the United Kingdom to Poland three consecutive days of record-breaking temperatures. In Germany it hit 41C. That's 106F, if you live in the one country that still clings to British Imperial measures.

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Moving forests to save them: Here are the risks and rewards of assisted tree migration

Climate change is shifting forest conditions faster than local tree species can adapt. Higher temperatures, more frequent droughts and less predictable winters can weaken species that have been established in a region for centuries. In light of this, one idea is gaining ground: assisted migration.

The Times of India

China's grasslands don't adapt to drought gradually; scientists found that they reach a point where perennial plants give way to fast-growing annual species

Scientists' long-held belief that grasslands adapt slowly to drought has been challenged by a new study on China's temperate grasslands. The research reveals these ecosystems remain stable until a critical water limit is breached, then rapidly transform from deep-rooted perennials to fast-growing annuals. This abrupt shift, driven by increasing global…

The Economic Times

Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists found

A groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting tree swallows. These birds are now smaller and reproduce less, highlighting the devastating link between biodiversity loss and climate change. Researchers suggest a sharp rise in neonicotinoid pesticide use…

The Economic Times

Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists found

A groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipterocarp trees in Borneo possess an internal system to effectively transport water, negating height-related stress. This discovery could significantly impact climate models, as the tallest trees store vast amounts of carbon,…

The Economic Times

Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old records

Europe and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June temperature at 37.7°C, shattering previous records. This extreme heat, linked to climate change, has led to over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe. Scientists warn such intense…

Euronews

El Niño to ‘strengthen rapidly’ and fuel extreme weather. When will Europe face its wrath?

Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact?

International Business Times UK

Trump Scores Court Win to Keep Slavery and Climate Change Exhibits Out of US National Parks

A federal appeals court has paused a ruling requiring the National Park Service to reinstall exhibits on slavery and climate change, handing the Trump administration a temporary victory.

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