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Climate 16d ago

Typhoon Saudel batters China's coast with third landfall, thousands evacuated

The storm triggers widespread flooding, building collapses, and the evacuation of over 80,000 people across Fujian province.

Typhoon Saudel batters China's coast with third landfall, thousands evacuated
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№289 (page 9) · newest development 16d ago · 17 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“firefighters waded through waist-deep floodwaters to carry elderly people to safety”— Reuters/verified social media footage, Eyewitness documentation · The Hindu · full quotes →
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Climate 16d ago

Federal disaster buyout program excludes mobile homes, leaving flood-prone trailer parks to repeatedly flood

ProPublica investigation reveals how a policy gap leaves residents of affordable housing in Appalachia trapped in recurring flood zones.

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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

Farmer rescues weakened orangutan from Borneo forest fires as Indonesia battles haze

A farmer in West Kalimantan found an orangutan writhing on the ground near a fire site and gave it water; the animal now battles…

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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

Kalshi strikes Weather Channel data deal as weather betting surges to $1.1bn

Climate scientists warn prediction markets are turning heatwaves, wildfires and disasters into betting products.

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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— Tarek Mansour, Kalshi co-founder · The Guardian · full quotes →
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Climate 19d ago

Nepal seeks climate compensation from major emitters after deadly floods

Following catastrophic flooding that killed over 1,000 people, Nepal's government demands climate reparations from the world's largest…

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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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Climate 20d ago

Typhoon Saudel floods Fujian, collapses three-storey building

Third landfall of Typhoon Saudel triggers flash floods that sweep away a building in Xianyou County and trap thousands in a Wenzhou school.

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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

Himalayan glacier flood leaves hundreds of Indians missing on Nepal-Tibet border

A glacier detachment sent debris and floodwater down the Bhote Kashi River, and families in India are still searching for missing relatives…

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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

Barclays hit with complaint over financing tied to Sundarbans coal plant

Three complainants allege the UK bank breached guidelines by underwriting entities linked to the Rampal power station near the world's…

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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

Nepal's Deadly Floods Kill 538, Expose Hydropower and Climate Risks

Disaster across Nepal-China border raises questions about glacier collapse, climate vulnerability, and the safety of hydropower…

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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— Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan · Associated Press · full quotes →
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Climate 21d ago

Hundreds of hidden earthquakes detected at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier

Seismic analysis reveals 245 previously undetected earthquakes near the Doomsday Glacier, linked to faster ice flow toward the ocean.

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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

California Legislature Passes Bill Legalizing Plug-In Solar Panels

SB 868 lets residents plug small solar kits directly into wall outlets without costly rooftop installation or utility interconnection…

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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

National Academies report validates ARPA-E clean energy program as Trump administration eyes it

A landmark study finds the federal innovation agency has generated $20B in additional funding from $4B in grants, even as the…

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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

Met Office widens thunderstorm warnings to cover nearly all of UK for bank holiday

Yellow warnings for lightning, hail and flash flooding spread from East of England to Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the South West.

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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

Heat waves strain UK fridge disposal as 26 councils halt collections

Three processing plant closures combined with summer heat leave England and Wales unable to safely recycle broken appliances.

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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

Australia's Solar Sharer scheme backfires with costliest retail rates

Free midday electricity offer becomes most expensive pricing plan as retailers raise rates outside free hours.

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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

Record warm winter hits Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra; hot spring forecast

South-east Australian capitals post their warmest or near-warmest winter on record, with forecasters warning of an early spring heatwave.

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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 sues federal government over Colorado River management plan

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.

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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

LA fire survivors hit record wait for federal disaster aid

Nearly 600 days after devastating 2025 fires, thousands of Los Angeles residents still await over $15bn in federal reconstruction funds.

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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

Glacier collapse in Nepal unleashes catastrophic flood

A massive wall of water and debris swept through a Himalayan valley, destroying buildings and raising urgent questions about climate-driven…

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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

Manhattan-sized ice island breaks from Greenland's Petermann Glacier

A major calving event at Petermann Glacier marks the largest ice loss since 2012, with scientists warning of two more imminent detachments.

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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

Niagara flooding damages peach and tender fruit orchards, threatening years of price hikes

Torrential rains that flooded Niagara homes and sewage systems have also waterlogged peach, nectarine and cherry orchards, worrying growers…

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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

COP17 enters final days with divisions over drought plan, climate finance

UN desertification talks in Mongolia tackle finance, water, and land restoration as negotiators clash over global drought instrument and…

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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

Heckington Solar Farm Approved Despite Objections, Legal Challenge Looms

A large solar farm near Heckington, Lincolnshire, has been given planning approval despite public opposition, with reports a legal…

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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

Environmental Coalition Presses EPA to Keep Public Comment Rules for Air Permits

Nearly 200 groups tell EPA not to scrap minimum public participation requirements for industrial air pollution permits, including those…

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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

Fossil fuel lobbyists represent 300+ cities seeking climate damage recovery

Analysis reveals widespread conflicts as firms lobby for both polluters and local governments fighting climate impacts.

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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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Climate 30d 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…

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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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Climate 29d 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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№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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Climate 30d 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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№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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Climate 30d 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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№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

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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№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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Climate 30d 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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№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

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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№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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Climate 31d 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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№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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Climate 31d 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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№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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Climate 31d 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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№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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Climate 32d 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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№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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