Climate
16d ago
ProPublica investigation reveals how a policy gap leaves residents of affordable housing in Appalachia trapped in recurring flood zones.
began Sep 2now
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№290 (page 9) · newest development 16d ago · 112 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“A policy gap puts mobile home residents in harm's way again and again.”— ProPublica, News organization · ProPublica article · full quotes →
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Climate
18d ago
A farmer in West Kalimantan found an orangutan writhing on the ground near a fire site and gave it water; the animal now battles…
began Aug 30now
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№291 (page 9) · newest development 18d ago · 37 pieces from 6 sources · ranked by recent attention
“It was very weak, then I gave it water.”— Jais, Farmer in Ketapang, West Kalimantan · SCMP/Reuters · full quotes →
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Climate
18d ago
Climate scientists warn prediction markets are turning heatwaves, wildfires and disasters into betting products.
began Sep 2now
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№292 (page 9) · newest development 18d ago · 6 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion”
— Tarek Mansour, Kalshi co-founder · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate
19d ago
Following catastrophic flooding that killed over 1,000 people, Nepal's government demands climate reparations from the world's largest…
began Aug 28now
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№293 (page 9) · newest development 19d ago · 13 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Nepal emits under 0.1% of global carbon, yet suffers worst from climate disasters: melting peaks, flash floods, and droughts.”— bhimabish.bsky.social, Bluesky commenter · Bluesky · full quotes →
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20d ago
Third landfall of Typhoon Saudel triggers flash floods that sweep away a building in Xianyou County and trap thousands in a Wenzhou school.
began Sep 2now
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№294 (page 9) · newest development 20d ago · 9 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
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Climate
21d ago
A glacier detachment sent debris and floodwater down the Bhote Kashi River, and families in India are still searching for missing relatives…
began Aug 29now
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№295 (page 9) · newest development 21d ago · 19 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Chances appear very bleak now. But maybe a miracle will happen.”— Gauri Joshi, relative of missing pilgrims · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate
21d ago
Three complainants allege the UK bank breached guidelines by underwriting entities linked to the Rampal power station near the world's…
began Sep 2now
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№296 (page 9) · newest development 21d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The Rampal power plant is right on the bank of the Pasur River, which is the lifeline of the Sundarbans.”— Sharif Jamil, Environmental campaigner and complainant · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate
21d ago
Disaster across Nepal-China border raises questions about glacier collapse, climate vulnerability, and the safety of hydropower…
began Aug 27now
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№297 (page 9) · newest development 21d ago · 15 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“I assured Prime Minister Shah of our full support and conveyed that Pakistan is dispatching emergency relief assistance”
— Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan · Associated Press · full quotes →
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Climate
21d ago
Seismic analysis reveals 245 previously undetected earthquakes near the Doomsday Glacier, linked to faster ice flow toward the ocean.
began Aug 30now
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№298 (page 9) · newest development 21d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Hundreds of previously overlooked seismic events have been detected beneath Antarctica, including 245 near the marine edge of the Thwaites Glacier.”— Science Daily · full quotes →
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Climate
22d ago
SB 868 lets residents plug small solar kits directly into wall outlets without costly rooftop installation or utility interconnection…
began Aug 31now
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№299 (page 9) · newest development 22d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“There’s no question SB 868 is the most exciting clean energy and energy affordability bill right now up for consideration in California.”— Bernadette Del Chiaro, Senior VP, Environmental Working Group · KQED · full quotes →
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Climate
24d ago
A landmark study finds the federal innovation agency has generated $20B in additional funding from $4B in grants, even as the…
began Aug 28now
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№300 (page 9) · newest development 24d ago · 7 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“ARPA-E's $4 billion investment has led to more than $20 billion in additional funding and more than 1,400 patents.”— National Academies of Science · Mother Jones / Grist · full quotes →
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Climate
24d ago
Yellow warnings for lightning, hail and flash flooding spread from East of England to Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the South West.
began Aug 27now
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№301 (page 9) · newest development 24d ago · 15 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
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Climate
25d ago
Three processing plant closures combined with summer heat leave England and Wales unable to safely recycle broken appliances.
began Aug 28now
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№302 (page 9) · newest development 25d ago · 8 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The backlog of defunct white goods is getting bigger by the day – they're at risk of becoming a mountain.”— Councillor Arooj Shah, LGA Neighbourhoods committee chair · BBC · full quotes →
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Climate
24d ago
Free midday electricity offer becomes most expensive pricing plan as retailers raise rates outside free hours.
began Aug 23now
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№303 (page 9) · newest development 24d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“It could have been a very smart, exciting and world-first energy policy initiative. But now we can see the results, it's clear that Solar Sharer has gone…”— Renew Economy · full quotes →
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Climate
26d ago
South-east Australian capitals post their warmest or near-warmest winter on record, with forecasters warning of an early spring heatwave.
began Aug 28now
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№304 (page 9) · newest development 26d ago · 9 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne record warmest ever Winter, 2C higher than the long term average”— mdziemann@genomic.social, social media user · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Climate
25d ago
Nevada, long a broker of Colorado River peace deals, files suit claiming a federal plan could cut Las Vegas's water supply by two-thirds.
began Aug 28now
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№305 (page 9) · newest development 25d ago · 6 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The state’s lawsuit claims the federal government’s plan for the river could strip Las Vegas of two-thirds of its water”— Grist, News outlet · Grist / Mastodon repost · full quotes →
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Climate
26d ago
Nearly 600 days after devastating 2025 fires, thousands of Los Angeles residents still await over $15bn in federal reconstruction funds.
began Aug 28now
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№306 (page 9) · newest development 26d ago · 7 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Nearly 600 days after the devastating 2025 fires, thousands of Los Angeles residents are still waiting for more than $15bn in federal funds to rebuild their…”— Gabrielle Canon, Guardian reporter · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate
27d ago
A massive wall of water and debris swept through a Himalayan valley, destroying buildings and raising urgent questions about climate-driven…
began Aug 27now
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№307 (page 9) · newest development 27d ago · 76 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“You don't realize the power of water until you watch it casually roll a boulder the size of a house down a valley in Nepal.”— matthewjohnson.bsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Climate
28d ago
A major calving event at Petermann Glacier marks the largest ice loss since 2012, with scientists warning of two more imminent detachments.
began Aug 22now
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№308 (page 9) · newest development 28d ago · 11 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“A Manhattan-sized ice island has broken away from Greenland's Petermann Glacier after years of growing fractures weakened its floating ice tongue.”— Science Daily · full quotes →
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Climate
28d ago
Torrential rains that flooded Niagara homes and sewage systems have also waterlogged peach, nectarine and cherry orchards, worrying growers…
began Aug 26now
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№309 (page 9) · newest development 28d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Recent torrential rains in Ontario's Niagara region that flooded thousands of homes and overwhelmed sewage systems had another significant impact: Threatening…”— CBC News, News outlet · CBC · full quotes →
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Climate
28d ago
UN desertification talks in Mongolia tackle finance, water, and land restoration as negotiators clash over global drought instrument and…
began Aug 24now
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№310 (page 9) · newest development 28d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“As the 17th session of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification enters its final week in Ulaanbaatar, ministers and global leaders will focus on finance…”— Premium Times Nigeria · full quotes →
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Climate
29d ago
A large solar farm near Heckington, Lincolnshire, has been given planning approval despite public opposition, with reports a legal…
began Aug 21now
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№311 (page 9) · newest development 29d ago · 8 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Large scale solar farms like this aren't the answer - the public were right to object It's an absolute waste of land”— OssieMoore, Reddit commenter · Reddit · full quotes →
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Climate
29d ago
Nearly 200 groups tell EPA not to scrap minimum public participation requirements for industrial air pollution permits, including those…
began Aug 24now
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№312 (page 9) · newest development 29d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
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Climate
29d ago
Analysis reveals widespread conflicts as firms lobby for both polluters and local governments fighting climate impacts.
began Aug 25now
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№313 (page 9) · newest development 29d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Congressional lobbyists working for fossil fuel firms that are exacerbating the climate crisis are simultaneously representing more than 300 local governments…”— Sara Sneath, Guardian reporter · The Guardian · full quotes →
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30d ago
A Nature study finds that trees widely planted in cities release isoprene, a volatile organic compound that creates ground-level ozone…
began Aug 19now
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№314 (page 9) · newest development 30d 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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29d ago
University of Sheffield research shows atmospheric carbon dioxide is boosting vegetation on water-limited savanna, with potential to fuel…
began Aug 20now
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№315 (page 9) · newest development 29d 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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30d ago
A major fire in Hampshire's New Forest has closed the A31 and caused significant environmental damage.
began Aug 20now
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№316 (page 9) · newest development 30d 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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30d ago
A proposal to eliminate protections for nearly 59 million acres of national forest, including Alaska's Tongass, is now open for public…
began Aug 22now
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№317 (page 9) · newest development 30d 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
30d ago
The facility will combine solar panels with agriculture to generate 80–90 megawatts and meet the city-state's electricity needs.
began Aug 22now
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№318 (page 9) · newest development 30d 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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30d ago
A 1KOMMA5° study finds electrified homes cost less over 25 years despite steep upfront investment.
began Aug 21now
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№319 (page 9) · newest development 30d 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
31d ago
As temperatures rise, Europeans clash over adopting US-style cooling versus alternatives like district heating and efficient building…
began Aug 23now
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№320 (page 9) · newest development 31d 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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31d ago
Heavy, thundery rain is hitting parched British soil, raising flood risk even as water companies say the drought itself is far from over.
began Aug 18now
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№321 (page 9) · newest development 31d 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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31d ago
Research shows cooling North Atlantic from glacial runoff is creating jet stream patterns that drive heat waves across Europe.
began Aug 21now
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№322 (page 9) · newest development 31d 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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31d ago
Bluesky users rally around protecting shared natural resources as conversation highlights tensions over mining, water, and development.
began Aug 22now
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№323 (page 9) · newest development 31d 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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32d ago
A British Trust for Ornithology review finds over half of global migratory species are suffering major declines, with climate extremes and…
began Aug 20now
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№324 (page 9) · newest development 32d 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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