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Greenlandic proverb of the day: 'The weather decides for the hunter'— Nature sets the rules, and every decision must adapt to its uncertainty

In the harsh Arctic landscape, survival is less about human prowess and more about the capricious nature of the environment. The saying, 'The weather decides for the hunter,' aptly reflects this truth for Inuit peoples. Factors like ice condition and wind speed play a pivotal role in hunting success. As…

The Times of India

It wasn't just the weather. It's climate change

Last week it was Europe's turn, with a slow-moving "heat dome" that gave almost everybody from the United Kingdom to Poland three consecutive days of record-breaking temperatures. In Germany it hit 41C. That's 106F, if you live in the one country that still clings to British Imperial measures.

Bangkok Post

Moving forests to save them: Here are the risks and rewards of assisted tree migration

Climate change is shifting forest conditions faster than local tree species can adapt. Higher temperatures, more frequent droughts and less predictable winters can weaken species that have been established in a region for centuries. In light of this, one idea is gaining ground: assisted migration.

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China's grasslands don't adapt to drought gradually; scientists found that they reach a point where perennial plants give way to fast-growing annual species

Scientists' long-held belief that grasslands adapt slowly to drought has been challenged by a new study on China's temperate grasslands. The research reveals these ecosystems remain stable until a critical water limit is breached, then rapidly transform from deep-rooted perennials to fast-growing annuals. This abrupt shift, driven by increasing global…

The Times of India

Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists found

A groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting tree swallows. These birds are now smaller and reproduce less, highlighting the devastating link between biodiversity loss and climate change. Researchers suggest a sharp rise in neonicotinoid pesticide use…

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Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists found

A groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipterocarp trees in Borneo possess an internal system to effectively transport water, negating height-related stress. This discovery could significantly impact climate models, as the tallest trees store vast amounts of carbon,…

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Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old records

Europe and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June temperature at 37.7°C, shattering previous records. This extreme heat, linked to climate change, has led to over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe. Scientists warn such intense…

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El Niño to ‘strengthen rapidly’ and fuel extreme weather. When will Europe face its wrath?

Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact?

Euronews

Trump Scores Court Win to Keep Slavery and Climate Change Exhibits Out of US National Parks

A federal appeals court has paused a ruling requiring the National Park Service to reinstall exhibits on slavery and climate change, handing the Trump administration a temporary victory.

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Louisiana's coastal marshes may lose their highest plant communities within 50 years, because flooding and salt are reshaping the shoreline from the ground up

Louisiana's vital coastal wetlands face significant plant population loss within 50 years due to rising sea levels, increased flooding, and saltwater intrusion. Research highlights that high-elevation salt marshes are particularly vulnerable, with projections indicating near-total disappearance. Scientists emphasize that future restoration efforts must prioritize natural water flow and varied elevations…

The Times of India

Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames

The increase in reports of dolphin deaths is believed to be due to climate change, experts say

The Independent UK

Trump victorious in legal battle to erase climate change and slavery signs from national parks

Donald Trump wants to “restore truth and sanity” to US history by removing signage on climate change, slavery and other topics.

Euronews

Brussels pivots from climate mitigation to adaptation as heatwaves expose vulnerabilities

After a brutal heatwave killed 1,300 people in western Europe, the European Commission has pledged to step up climate adaptation efforts – but part of the burden was shifted to local and regional governments.

Euronews

Climate change will raise the risk of severe heatwaves. NZ homes aren’t ready

Europe’s summer heatwave has exposed tens of millions of people to temperatures above 35°C, broken records and claimed hundreds of lives.

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NZ wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with its international commitments?

A climate change lawsuit making its way through the courts continues to prove one of New Zealand’s most historic legal cases.

LiveScience

'Uncharted territory': Record high ocean temperatures confirmed for June as El Niño strengthens its grip

Global sea surface temperatures reached record highs for June as a newly declared El Niño hits the Pacific Ocean, prompting concerns over extreme weather, flooding, sea level rise and stress to global ocean ecosystems.

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‘I don’t just watch climate change happening’: the young Swedes being paid to make a difference

Participant-led YPS scheme creates green projects while providing summer jobs in country with high youth unemployment

Radio France Internationale

Wildfires spread across southern France, as heatwave reignites forest concerns

Wildfires have broken out across southern France, forcing evacuations and stretching firefighting teams as the country prepares for the third heatwave of the summer, with the country's forests under increasing threat from climate change and disputes over logging.

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World Bank drops climate funding target, raising fears for Africa

The World Bank has abandoned its target of directing 45 percent of its financing to projects that help tackle climate change, prompting warnings that poorer countries – especially in Africa – could receive less support to adapt to a warming world.

The Times of India

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 strikes Tajikistan; no immediate reports of damage

Tajikistan experienced a 4.7 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, with tremors felt at a depth of 122 km. This follows a 4.0 magnitude quake on June 21. The nation, known for its mountainous terrain, is highly susceptible to seismic activity. Climate change is exacerbating existing vulnerabilities, posing increased risks to…

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England has just had its hottest June on record, Met Office data shows

Chief scientist says dangerous heatwaves, which are getting more likely, ‘bring home the implications of climate change’

Euronews

England breaks record for warmest June since records began, Met Office says

Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change.

The Times of India

Degrees of denial: Paris blames US for climate change in heated exchange

A transatlantic debate ignites as Paris blames America's heavy air conditioning use for contributing to Europe's heatwave deaths. While the US mocks France's lack of AC, experts highlight America's significant emissions. The article contrasts this with the US's own struggles with extreme heat and a dismissive attitude towards climate science,…

Radio France Internationale

World's oceans record hottest June ever as new El Nino takes hold

The world's oceans reached their hottest June on record, scientists said on Wednesday, with sea temperatures expected to climb further as El Nino develops alongside human-driven climate change.

France 24

Oceans reach hottest June on record as El Niño threatens higher temperatures

The world's oceans recorded their hottest June ever, European scientists said on Wednesday, warning that the emergence of an El Niño weather pattern alongside human-driven climate change could push sea and air temperatures to fresh records in the months ahead.

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