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Climate 75d ago

Willows and poplars worsen city air quality by releasing ozone-forming compounds

A Nature study finds that trees widely planted in cities release isoprene, a volatile organic compound that creates ground-level ozone, with warming expected to intensify the problem.

Willows and poplars worsen city air quality by releasing ozone-forming compounds
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№181 (page 6) · newest development 75d ago · 9 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“They release compounds that contribute to ozone emissions, and rising temperatures could exacerbate the problem.”— Nature News · full quotes →
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Climate 74d ago

Rising CO2 supercharges grass growth in African savannas, study finds

University of Sheffield research shows atmospheric carbon dioxide is boosting vegetation on water-limited savanna, with potential to fuel…

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№182 (page 6) · newest development 74d ago · 12 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is boosting grass growth in Africa's water-limited savannas”— Phys.org · full quotes →
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Climate 75d ago

A31 wildfire destroys ancient New Forest trees and wildlife

A major fire in Hampshire's New Forest has closed the A31 and caused significant environmental damage.

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№183 (page 6) · newest development 75d ago · 11 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“'Considerable' wildlife losses and ancient trees destroyed in fire off A31”— Bournemouth Echo · Bournemouth Echo headline · full quotes →
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Climate 75d ago

Trump Administration Moves to Rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule on 59M Forest Acres

A proposal to eliminate protections for nearly 59 million acres of national forest, including Alaska's Tongass, is now open for public…

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№184 (page 6) · newest development 75d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“This is a terrible idea that provides little to no actual benefit, even assuming that economic development is the only thing that matters”— MHowell@kolektiva.social, Mastodon user · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Climate 75d ago

Vatican plans €100M agrivoltaic energy plant near Rome

The facility will combine solar panels with agriculture to generate 80–90 megawatts and meet the city-state's electricity needs.

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№185 (page 6) · newest development 75d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Da Pope is getting into agrovoltaics! Let there be sunlight: Vatican…”— volts.wtf@bsky.brid.gy, Mastodon user · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Climate 75d ago

Analysis: Germans save €12,000+ switching gas heating to solar, heat pump

A 1KOMMA5° study finds electrified homes cost less over 25 years despite steep upfront investment.

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№186 (page 6) · newest development 75d ago · 23 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Homeowners should not be blinded by the pure acquisition costs. It's already economical from the first month.”— Jannik Schall, Co-founder, 1KOMMA5° · Euronews · full quotes →
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Climate 76d ago

Europe debates air conditioning amid heat, infrastructure constraints

As temperatures rise, Europeans clash over adopting US-style cooling versus alternatives like district heating and efficient building…

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№187 (page 6) · newest development 76d ago · 17 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Simply using the convenient and energy intensive option seems like the obvious solution to me. Just build more generating capacity. The EU really seems to have…”— LX_Luna, Reddit commenter · Reddit · full quotes →
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Climate 76d ago

UK drought gives way to downpours and flash flood risk

Heavy, thundery rain is hitting parched British soil, raising flood risk even as water companies say the drought itself is far from over.

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№188 (page 6) · newest development 76d ago · 20 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“First meaningful rain for a long time”— Forecasters, Weather forecasters · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate 76d ago

Study: Greenland meltwater intensifying European heatwaves

Research shows cooling North Atlantic from glacial runoff is creating jet stream patterns that drive heat waves across Europe.

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№189 (page 6) · newest development 76d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The cooling of the North Atlantic is creating waviness in the jet stream and high-pressure ridging over Europe, a study finds”— New Scientist · full quotes →
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Climate 77d ago

Public lands protection debate intensifies amid concerns over exploitation

Bluesky users rally around protecting shared natural resources as conversation highlights tensions over mining, water, and development.

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№190 (page 6) · newest development 77d ago · 74 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Public lands and waters must be protected - they belong to you and all future generations 🌊🌊”— lakemichigan13.bsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Climate 77d ago

Climate crisis driving sharp decline in migratory bird populations

A British Trust for Ornithology review finds over half of global migratory species are suffering major declines, with climate extremes and…

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№191 (page 6) · newest development 77d ago · 6 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“more than half of these global travellers are suffering major declines in numbers – a worrying downward trend”— British Trust for Ornithology, Ornithological research organization · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate 78d ago

USFS firefighters say agency is critically understaffed despite chief's denials

Nine anonymous firefighters describe a brutal, overstretched wildfire season while USFS leadership insists staffing is at full strength.

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№192 (page 6) · newest development 78d ago · 9 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“We just do not have enough people.”— Federal fire captain, Pacific Northwest, anonymous USFS firefighter · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate 78d ago

Natural forest regrowth offers path to climate goals at 96% lower cost

University study finds allowing forests to regenerate naturally beats tree-planting programs on carbon, biodiversity, and cost.

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№193 (page 6) · newest development 78d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Nature is a great gardener. Sometimes we just need to get out of its way while providing a bit of support.”— Jiaqi Li, Ph.D. candidate, University of Queensland · Phys.org · full quotes →
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Climate 78d ago

Labour MPs say party has 'gone soft' on climate crisis amid deadly UK heat and fires

Guardian reporting finds Labour backbenchers fear Britain is unprepared as heat deaths and wildfires mount and net zero support erodes.

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№194 (page 6) · newest development 78d ago · 6 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“We’re not remotely prepared”— Labour MPs, Unnamed Labour backbenchers · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate 78d ago

Study: Global construction equals NYC monthly, threatens climate targets

New research shows embodied carbon from building will blow climate budgets within years unless construction practices radically change.

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№195 (page 6) · newest development 78d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“To meet this unprecedented demand for new buildings, globally we're constructing the equivalent of an entire New York City every month.”— The Conversation research team, Researchers · The Conversation · full quotes →
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Climate 78d ago

Study links China's solar expansion to declining bird diversity

Research spanning 2,344 counties finds solar farms fragmenting habitat and cutting bird diversity, especially in wealthier, non-desert…

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№196 (page 6) · newest development 78d ago · 12 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Our findings highlight a critical green dilemma: without meticulous...”— Study authors, Researchers behind the solar-bird diversity study · SCMP · full quotes →
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Climate 78d ago

UK hydrologists say drought is not over despite return of rain

Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week, but experts say meteorological, soil and river-flow drought have not yet resolved into full…

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№197 (page 6) · newest development 78d ago · 12 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“This year we've gone through meteorological, soil moisture, and river flow drought”— Dr Katie Facer-Childs, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology · BBC News · full quotes →
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Climate 78d ago

Al Jazeera opinion piece touts Iraq's solar-powered villages as a model for lasting energy transition

Kurdistan region village of Kulak moves from generator power to 24/7 solar, argued as a blueprint for decentralised energy transitions in…

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№198 (page 6) · newest development 78d ago · 5 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“For years, the day in Kulak ended when the generator powered down.”— Ruwayda Mustafah, Author, Al Jazeera opinion · Al Jazeera · full quotes →
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Climate 79d ago

Antarctic sea ice hits second-lowest extent on record as Arctic also declines

Satellite data shows a sharp contraction in polar sea ice, with Antarctic ice at its second-lowest point for this time of year.

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№199 (page 6) · newest development 79d ago · 8 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“It's currently the 2nd lowest extent on record for the date.”— Zack Labe, Climate scientist · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Climate 79d ago

Residents remove Greenpeace mural from wildfire-scorched Welsh mountain

A climate protest artwork targeting Andy Burnham was painted on a burned hillside in Conwy after recent wildfires, then removed by local…

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№200 (page 6) · newest development 79d ago · 6 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Thought Greenpeace was all about leave no trace and you do this to the mountain side.”— Ward, Local resident · BBC News · full quotes →
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Climate 79d ago

Severe storms batter northern Italy with floods, gale winds

Violent weather front hits Liguria, Lombardy, and Tuscany with torrential rain, intense lightning, and widespread damage.

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№201 (page 6) · newest development 79d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Italy has been battered by a severe weather front, with violent storms, gale-force winds and intense lightning, hitting Liguria, Lombardy and northern Tuscany…”— Euronews · full quotes →
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Climate 79d ago

Bald Range wildfire near Summerland remains active as weather complicates containment

BC Wildfire Service battles growing fire spanning 21,000+ hectares with unpredictable behaviour and shifting weather patterns.

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№202 (page 6) · newest development 79d ago · 17 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“It is a very large operation, resources continue to come in. The fire continues to be managed by the incident command team, and we are really well stocked with…”— Erin Cathrelle, BC Wildfire Service Fire Information Officer · Castanet · full quotes →
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Climate 79d ago

Earth's average temperature near record high as summer peaks

Climate Central scientists report 2026 reaching approximately 17°C (62°F), approaching all-time warmest temperatures during peak northern…

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№203 (page 6) · newest development 79d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“We certainly have a lot to cover in the last month of global climate statistics and around the world and around the US.”— Dr. Zach Labe, Climate scientist · Climate Central briefing · full quotes →
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Climate 80d ago

Antarctica's ice rebound tied to climate variability, not lasting shift

Scientists attribute a temporary reversal in Antarctic ice loss to natural climate patterns rather than a change in warming trajectory.

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№204 (page 6) · newest development 80d ago · 8 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

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Climate 79d ago

Spain wildfire evacuates 800, burns 4,800 hectares in western region

A fast-moving wildfire in western Spain has forced the evacuation of more than 800 people and burned thousands of hectares of land.

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№205 (page 6) · newest development 79d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“A major wildfire is threatening communities in western Spain with more than 800 people evacuated.”— Al Jazeera English · Al Jazeera English broadcast · full quotes →
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Climate 80d ago

UK's largest water reuse system blocked by drinking water regulations

A Cambridgeshire recycling system ready since 2021 cannot operate due to outdated law, as England faces critical water shortages.

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№206 (page 6) · newest development 80d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The largest water reuse system in the UK, which could save thousands of litres of water a day for people living in one of the driest regions of the country, is…”— The Guardian, news outlet · full quotes →
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Climate 80d ago

Thames Water extends London hosepipe ban through end of 2026

The water company says restrictions will remain in place for months despite recent rainfall.

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№207 (page 6) · newest development 80d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Thames Water says restriction is set to remain in place 'towards end of year'”— Thames Water · Evening Standard · full quotes →
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Climate 80d ago

UK drought strains wildlife; hedgehogs starving, beavers create refuge

British species face water shortages and hard ground; animals arriving malnourished; some damage won't surface until next year.

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№208 (page 6) · newest development 80d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Drought affects hedgehogs because the puddles, um, and the ponds dry up, so water starts to become difficult for them to source.”— wildlife care expert, AP broadcast expert · Associated Press · full quotes →
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Climate 80d ago

UK politicians vastly overestimate public opposition to climate policies, study finds

A University of Cambridge study shows MPs significantly misjudge how much the public actually opposes major climate action proposals.

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№209 (page 6) · newest development 80d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Members of Parliament from the UK's three biggest political parties in the House of Commons significantly overestimate levels of public resistance to major…”— University of Cambridge study · Phys.org · full quotes →
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Climate 81d ago

Green energy tycoon Dale Vince backs North Sea drilling after calling it a 'betrayal'

The net zero entrepreneur reverses his stance on Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields, citing cheaper energy benefits for Britain.

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№210 (page 6) · newest development 81d ago · 10 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“I'm in the market for a new UK phone contract and won't be going with #Ecotalk after all due to #DaleVince's involvement.”— afewbugs, Mastodon user · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Climate 81d ago

Study: Each degree of warming adds a month of lethal heat for 1 billion people

A U.S. modeling study finds climate change poses dramatically underestimated health risks to older people.

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№211 (page 6) · newest development 81d ago · 4 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The threat that rising temperatures fueled by climate change pose to the health of older people has been dramatically underestimated”— U.S. modeling study (published Tuesday) · Phys.org · full quotes →
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Climate 81d ago

Summerland, B.C. wildfire remains active as evacuated residents return home

Residents near Summerland are going back to their properties even though the wildfire outside the town has not been extinguished.

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№212 (page 6) · newest development 81d ago · 6 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return #BCStories”— energeticcity.bsky.social, regional news social media account · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Climate 81d ago

Rentzhog: Climate leaders accept diagnosis, reject treatment

Analysis argues governments are in denial about climate action, accepting science while rolling back policy as disasters worsen.

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№213 (page 6) · newest development 81d ago · 5 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Almost none of the governments involved dispute the science. They accept the diagnosis. What they increasingly reject is the treatment.”— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes contributor · Forbes · full quotes →
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Climate 81d ago

Over 100 dead in Assam floods, worst in six decades

India's northeastern state faces deadliest flooding in 60 years; experts demand better warnings and long-term climate planning.

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№214 (page 6) · newest development 81d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“More than 100 people have died in floods in India's northeastern Assam state which government officials say is the worst the climate vulnerable region has seen…”— AP/Philadelphia Inquirer reporting · Philadelphia Inquirer · full quotes →
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Climate 82d ago

Greenpeace paints climate warning on Welsh wildfire scars as Rosebank, Jackdaw decisions loom

Activists create 1,120-square-metre artwork on scorched mountainside urging PM Burnham to reject North Sea oil and gas projects.

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№215 (page 6) · newest development 82d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The PM wants to be pragmatic, but there is nothing pragmatic about watching communities be battered by climate chaos while the Prime Minister flirts with…”— Molly Robson, Greenpeace spokesperson · Nation.Cymru · full quotes →
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Climate 82d ago

Mukluk Fire near Tok, Alaska explodes to 1,500+ acres, forces evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire jumped from about 20 acres to over 1,500 acres in hours, prompting Level 3 “GO” evacuation orders near the Alaska…

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№216 (page 6) · newest development 82d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“ALASKA WILDFIRE EXPLODES IN HOURS FORCING EVACUATIONS”— @MrMBB333, Social media poster · X · full quotes →
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