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The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

Dramatic climate action needed to curtail ‘crazy’ extreme weather

Heatwaves, wildfires and floods are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, leading climate scientists say

The Guardian - UK

‘Like being inside an oven’: Extreme weather batters imprisoned people

As climate change makes extreme temperatures more frequent, many US prisons lack resources to address safety needs.

Al Jazeera

Climate change threatens the rights of children. The UN just outlined the obligations states have to protect them

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis, it’s a human rights crisis. And the humans to be most affected by climate catastrophe are the youngest ones: children.

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Rain lashes Vellore, nearby districts

Heavy rains bring relief to Vellore districts; Ranipet receives highest rainfall of 331.8 mm. Residents rejoice as monsoon brings respite from heat. Areas like Katpadi, Kaveripakkam, Pannapakkam, Ammoor, Kalavai, Arani, Jamunamarathur, Polur, Tiruvannamalai town, Kilpennathur, Thandarampattu, Pernambut, Gudiyatham, Vellore Old Town, Bagayam, Sathuvachari, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Alangayam receive heavy showers.

The Hindu

Tropical Storm Idalia forms in the Gulf of Mexico on a possible track toward the US, forecasters say

Tropical Storm Idalia has formed in the Gulf of Mexico on a potential track to come ashore in the southern U.S. as a hurricane

The Independent UK

After America’s summer of extreme weather, ‘next year may well be worse’

A freakish season of record temperatures, wildfire smoke and the destruction of Lahaina could soon become normal, climate experts say

The Guardian - US

Istanbul facing drastic water shortages brought on by climate change

Turkey's largest city faces one of its worst droughts with record high temperatures, blamed on climate change. With many of the city's water reservoirs nearly empty, experts warn Istanbul could face water shortages in just weeks if rain doesn't come.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 19 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

The city baked under record-breaking high temperatures, summer break ended for Chicago Public Schools students and Chance the Rapper celebrated the 10th anniversary of “Acid Rap” at the United Center.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s unhoused endure latest heat wave: ‘This is one of the worst’

The Night Ministry, in a van with a nurse practitioner and three staff members, made the rounds on one of the hottest days of the year. They made sure the people who live on the streets had essentials to survive.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago restaurants see drop in business amid heat wave

Restaurants near Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center typically draw many commuters, but business slowed as temps hit 100 degrees Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Barcelona gives hats to homeless people as heatwave sweeps southern Europe

Greek firefighters continue to battle wildfires and 17 areas of southern France remain on red alert

The Guardian - UK

New state law allows walking on roads when sidewalks are blocked or unsafe

The law restricting pedestrians from walking on roads has been revised to let pedestrians use roadways in certain situations.

The Texas Tribune

This summer has been a scorcher. DHS wants communities to plan for more of them

The administration is releasing new suggested guidelines for states and local communities on how to protect against extreme temperatures.

WEKU

Bushfires focus public attention on climate change for months, but it's different for storms and floods

As the world warms and the climate changes, people are experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events. Just this year, heatwaves blasted southern Europe, the United States and China; wildfires lit up Greece, Canada and Maui in Hawaii; and winter storms froze large parts of the US.

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The Guardian - AU

The intergenerational report says climate is a ‘profound’ risk to Australia. But the full picture may be even worse

The IGR released by treasurer Jim Chalmers excludes drought, heatwaves and the Great Barrier Reef

The Conversation

Coral reefs: How climate change threatens the hidden diversity of marine ecosystems

Like the heat waves on land we have all grown familiar with, marine heat waves are being amplified by climate change. These extreme warm water events have ushered in some of the most catastrophic impacts of climate change and are now a major threat to ocean life.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago bakes under 116 heat index fueled by record-setting temperatures

By early Wednesday afternoon, the heat index was at 116, tying July 14, 1995 for second highest heat index on record for the city of Chicago’s climate site. The highest heat index on record at the city of Chicago’s official climate site is 118 degrees, set on July 13, 1995.

The Conversation

Greenhouse gases are changing air flow over the Pacific Ocean – raising Australia's risks of extreme weather

After a rare three-year La Niña event brought heavy rain and flooding to eastern Australia in 2020-22, we’re now bracing for the heat and drought of El Niño at the opposite end of the spectrum.

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The Guardian - US

Record heatwave persists in US as 130 million under alerts in 22 states

Temperatures above 100F stretched south to states on the Gulf coast amid warnings of ‘brutal humidity levels’

Chicago Sun-Times

What to do if your apartment is too hot

Chicago has laws for landlords to keep all apartments warm during the winter but does not have a similar blanket rule to keep them cool during the summer.

The Guardian - UK

Amazon’s emissions ‘doubled’ under first half of Bolsonaro presidency

New study published in Nature says period was as destructive as record 2016 El Niño drought and heatwave

France 24

No respite for fragile ecosystems as late-summer heatwave pummels France

A protracted heatwave crawling across much of Europe has brought scorching temperatures to France this week, dealing a further blow to ecosystems already weakened by drought – while also putting human health at risk.

The Hindu

KSDMA issues heat advisory for Kerala in August

Kerala is experiencing heatwave-like conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 36°C. IMD issued a heat alert & KSDMA issued an advisory to avoid direct sunlight. Heatwave is declared if the max temp reaches 40°C in plains, 37°C in coastal areas & 30°C in hill regions. Break in monsoon has triggered…

Radio France Internationale

Weather experts warn France's unusually late heatwave is reason for alarm

Most of the south of France is now on red alert for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 42 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and Thursday. It marks the first time that France has experienced a severe heatwave in late August, and climate experts say it is a worrying sign…

The Independent UK

Climate change may force more farmers and ranchers to consider irrigation -- at a steep cost

As brutal heat stretches across much of the United States, some farmers may be watching their crops grow parched

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