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The Conversation · Aug 27

Nepal’s deadly glacier collapse exposes climate risks across the Himalayas

A massive glacier collapse that triggered deadly flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border has exposed the growing dangers facing the rapidly warming Himalayas, where scientists say retreating ice and thawing ground are making mountain landscapes increasingly unstable.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27

West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change

Adam Kalkstein compared administration’s order to trying to teach the law without mentioning the constitution

The Guardian - US · Aug 27

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Climate change is ‘very visible from space’, France's Sophie Adenot tells RFI

In an exclusive interview with RFI and sister TV channel France 24 from the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot described the signs of climate change she can see from orbit and how she overcame major technical problems during her second spacewalk earlier this week.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27

For centuries, Arctic cold has kept plant life small but Alaska trees are growing taller, getting greener due to climate change and this may offer hope, survival strategy for fragile eco-system against global warming

These plants are competing for sun, nutrients, water and especially pollination in this harsh environment of limited but intense sunlight.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Disaster in Nepal once again intensifies debate regarding risks posed by climate change

Himalayan glaciers are receding due to rising temperatures, leaving unstable debris behind. Shifting precipitation patterns cause rainfall in areas previously receiving snow. Intense rainfall saturates loose debris, triggering landslides and debris flows. Blocked water flow by snow or debris creates temporary dams which then break. These combined factors intensify disaster…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change: Lauren Sánchez's $100 million plan is transforming unused spaces in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis and other US cities

Lauren Sánchezis helping direct Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion climate fund. In July this year, the fund announced a $100 million investment to turn unused spaces into parks and green community hubs in eight US cities, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Cleveland and Indianapolis. Jeff Bezos launched the Bezos Earth…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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What caused the catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?

A glacial collapse registering as a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred near the border on Wednesday morning

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

What we know about the environmental causes behind the Nepal landslide

Deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday highlighted the near-impossible task of predicting sudden landslides and mudflows in the Himalayas. Experts say the terrain can turn a blocked river into a devastating torrent within minutes, while climate change may be increasing the risks of such disasters.

France 24 · Aug 27

Working with nature can help NZ adapt to climate change. Where is the plan to do it?

Two major reports released in recent weeks help illustrate the scale of New Zealand’s climate adaptation challenge – and some of the biggest barriers to tackling it.

The Conversation · Aug 26

Treasury proposes ESG restrictions for Trump Accounts

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Ballotpedia · Aug 26

Nepal's Deadly Flood Started With a 2,000-Foot Chunk of Glacier: Scientists Are Still Piecing Together Why

A massive glacier collapse in Nepal's Himalayas triggered a deadly flash flood. Scientists are investigating the causes, including potential links to an earthquake and climate change impacts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Exclusive: French astronaut Sophie Adenot recounts her ‘miracle’ mission from orbiting ISS

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI from the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot hailed a "mission accomplished" after two spacewalks to replace a faulty antenna and called the operation "a miracle", given the mechanical setbacks. She also described the "blatant" signs of climate change she…

France 24 · Aug 26

The world is burning less. Why does it feel like it’s burning more?

Global burned areas are significantly below average, contradicting climate change narratives. Satellite data shows a quiet fire season worldwide, with continents experiencing less burning. Fires in France and Spain are severe but do not represent a planetary inferno. Improved land management and firefighting have reduced global fire occurrences over time.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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The Economic Times · Aug 26

In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsened

California received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The state's ambitious efforts to address global warming began then. Many regret the slow societal response to these warnings. Observed impacts now confirm past scientific assessments.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

The US fall foliage forecast is out. Here’s where to see the most vibrant colors this year

Climate change-driven drought and heat is turning leaves brown earlier than usual in some areas

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Statistics Reveal Over 40,000 Shocking Deaths Due to Extreme Heat in England Since 1988

The ONS reported over 40,000 heat-related deaths in the UK from 1988 to 2025, highlighting climate change's impact. Experts warn of worsening conditions.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Why are some mountain trees moving downhill as the planet warms? Scientists may have an answer

Mountain trees are migrating uphill and downhill due to climate change. Their water transport efficiency and drought resistance determine their directional movement. Species with efficient water systems generally move to cooler, higher elevations. Drought-resistant species tend to expand into warmer, lower elevation areas. These varied responses challenge simple predictions about…

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, professor claims in new lawsuit

Exclusive: ‘What’s going on is... just shocking,’ attorney Michael Sussman told The Independent

The Conversation · Aug 26

How climate change affects different modes of transport – from roads to railways

As climate change makes extreme weather more frequent and intense, floods, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and storms are increasingly disrupting the roads, railways, airports and waterways. Roads have been closed in Germany during this summer’s heatwaves, for example, while travel has been chaotic on railways in the UK.

The Times of India · Aug 25

In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

What does it take to give a landscape carved by decades of coal mining back to nature? The answer in Czechia, however, is becoming more complicated. The huge open-cast lignite mines in the Ústí Region were to be turned into artificial lakes after mining was completed. But as climate change…

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

GOP Lawmaker Dismisses Climate Change Because It's Not in the Bible: 'If You Read the Good Book You Know How It Ends'

A Republican lawmaker's comments questioning climate change based on biblical references have sparked debate over the intersection of religious beliefs and scientific evidence in environmental policy discussions.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens

HAMPTON COURT (UNITED KINGDOM) - At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century.

The Conversation · Aug 24

Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat

You’ve probably heard eating fish and other seafood is good for your health. One of the main reasons is that seafood is an excellent source of two important omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA.

LiveScience · Aug 24

Ocean 'under unprecedented strain' as El Niño helps supercharge warming to record levels

The Copernicus Climate Change Service announced that the daily global sea surface temperature has reached its highest level since records began.

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