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We launched a war on nature. Now we are in a climate war zone

Summer is not what it once was. We have been robbed of one of life’s great joys

The Guardian - US

In 2018, a US engineer proposed spreading glass beads across Arctic ice to slow its melting; scientists later warned the plan could warm it

Scientists proposed spreading glass beads on Arctic sea ice to reflect sunlight. This approach aimed to slow seasonal sea ice loss by increasing surface reflectivity. However, melt ponds and changing ice conditions complicate the effectiveness of such interventions. Research shows Arctic ice surfaces vary significantly during the melt season. The…

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South Korea's record heatwave kills 16 as temperatures hit a 122-year high.

South Korea's president has taken decisive action to assist individuals suffering from the recent heatwave as temperatures reached a staggering 42.5°C, leading to 16 unfortunate deaths. The nation’s weather agency has activated its first severe heatwave alert for the capital, highlighting a concerning transformation in climate patterns. With heatwaves intensifying…

The Times of India

Firefighters tackle grass fire in Woolwich amid amber heat alert

Temperatures could hit 28C on Tuesday, making heatwave conditions official

Evening Standard

Seoul braces for heatwave sweeping South Korea as death toll reaches 16

Trucks are dousing capital’s roads with water and nurses are checking on vulnerable people as heat heads westwards

The Guardian - AU

US wildfires force 65,000 to flee as hundreds of buildings burn in Spokane

Firefighters made progress against several blazes Monday after wildfires driven by drought, extreme heat and strong winds tore through Washington state's second-largest city, destroying up to 1,100 structures and prompting what officials called the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history.

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Europe's record-breaking heat sparks wildfires, drought in France, Greece and the UK

Europe's record-breaking hot and dry summer continues to take its toll on France and Greece, where firefighters fought to contain major blazes, while the UK recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. Europe is Earth’s fastest-warming continent, heating at more than twice the global average since the 1980s, according…

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Europe Is Warming Faster Than the Global Average, and Scientists Say the Worst Is Yet To Come

Europe is warming at twice the global rate, with severe impacts on agriculture, water, and energy systems. Adaptation measures are insufficient, highlighting the urgent need for deeper emission cuts.

International Business Times UK

Dakota Johnson Manifests Vintage Girl Fall in a Silk Nightgown and $3,450 Suede Bag

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Marie Claire

July was driest month in southern England since records began

England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says

The Guardian - UK

‘The obsession with endless growth can only end in tears’: your questions on extreme weather this summer answered

From Europe’s deadly heat to floods in Asia, it’s been a terrifying summer. Environment writers Jonathan Watts and Ajit Niranjan answered Reddit users’ questions about their work – and their sources of hope

The Guardian - UK

Western Australia’s humpback sightings fell 60%; days later, weakened Southern Ocean seabirds appeared thousands of kilometres away on the country’s east coast

Unusual whale and seabird sightings in the Southern Ocean suggest changing ocean conditions. Marine heat waves are affecting waters around Australia and Antarctica. These warming events disrupt food webs and push marine life off course. Limited monitoring hinders understanding of these significant ecosystem shifts. Better long-term data is urgently needed…

The Times of India

South Korea Hits Record Heat as 'Dangerous' Temperatures Push Health Systems to the Limit

South Korea experiences its highest recorded temperature of 41.8C, intensifying pressure on hospitals and infrastructure. The heatwave highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation measures.

International Business Times UK

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Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges

The Guardian - UK

South-eastern Europe faces heatwave energy crunch as Romania detonates Danube rock to increase water flow – as it happened

Explosives used to move a large rock and let more water flow to cool nuclear power plant

The Times of India

‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea issues emergency alert as temperatures hit record 42.5°C

South Korea issued an emergency heat alert after Yangsan hit a record 42.5°C during an ongoing heatwave, prompting authorities to warn that even indoor spaces without airconditioning were dangerous.

The Guardian - AU

‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature

Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day

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Bangkok Post

Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

HAVANA - Cuba's power grid failed Sunday, causing another nationwide blackout, a state utility said in a social media post.

France 24

Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stations.

The Canberra Times

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The Times of India

US scientists analysed 55 storm and atmospheric variables to identify hurricane rapid intensification; Atlantic communities could receive warnings as much as five days ahead

Coastal communities might soon benefit from enhanced hurricane forecasting. A groundbreaking statistical model predicts rapid hurricane intensification up to five days in advance, significantly improving early warnings. This innovation analyzes a multitude of environmental factors, allowing forecasters to anticipate dangerous storm developments with increased accuracy, ultimately safeguarding lives and property…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on drought: hot, dry conditions make inequality starker

Editorial: Water is a vital shared resource, and privatisation has made a just transition harder

The Guardian - UK

Relentless UK heatwaves turn ‘green and pleasant land’ brown

Visible impact of warming climate is impossible to ignore across landscapes that have been starved of rainfall

Radio France Internationale

Heatwaves to increase 'fivefold by 2050', warns French weather bureau chief

"We have had more heatwaves in the last 15 years than during the previous 60 years," the CEO of France's weather bureau Météo-France, Virginie Schwarz said on Thursday. As France experiences its fourth heatwave of the summer, experts warn preventative measures to deal with the changing climate are severely lacking.

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