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Three Belgians Killed in Spain's Deadliest Wildfire
Three Belgian citizens trapped by flames from multiple directions during the deadly Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería, Spain.
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EnvironmentHealth
Smoke Chokes Northeast US, Canada Air Quality Plunges
Wildfire smoke from 857 Canadian blazes pushes air quality to hazardous levels across the northeastern US and Canada, affecting 124 million.
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ScienceClimate
Science Panel Endorses Extreme Weather-Climate Change Link
National Academies report endorses extreme weather attribution science, validating climate change links amid legal battles and political attacks.
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WeatherDisaster
China Activates Level 4 Disaster Response for Jilin Floods
China activates Level 4 disaster response for Jilin as Typhoon Bavi triggers severe flooding, with over 260,000 evacuated and rivers at flood stage.
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SocietyEnvironment
Belgium Marks Five Years Since Catastrophic 2021 Floods
Belgium marks five years since the July 2021 floods that killed 39, as survivors grapple with trauma and a reconstruction plan gains binding force.
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EnvironmentEurope
Belgium Drought: Water Levels Near Critical Thresholds
Belgium's severe drought pushes water levels toward critical thresholds. Ypres tightens pumping bans as farmers risk fines and canals near danger.
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USWeather
Wildfire Smoke Blankets Northeast as Heat Dome Drives Heat
Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across the northeastern US as a heat dome drives temperatures higher. Air quality alerts issued for millions.
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EnvironmentAgriculture
Belgian Harvests a Month Early as Climate Reshapes Farming
Belgian harvests arrive up to a month earlier than 40 years ago due to climate change, with heatwaves accelerating crop maturation and raising fire risks.
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WeatherClimate
Heat Dome Threatens 90+ Temperature Records Across the US
A heat dome threatens to break 90 temperature records across the US, with dangerous overnight heat posing serious health risks.
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Environment & WildfiresUnited States
Wildfire Season Strains US Firefighting Resources
An intense wildfire season with over 5,650 square miles burned is pushing US fire management to the brink as crews are stretched thin across the West.
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EnvironmentEnergy
Belgium's Climate and Energy Crossroads: Harvests, CO2, Gas
Belgium faces climate-driven early harvests, a startup making CO2 capture affordable, and critically low gas reserves at 25% capacity ahead of winter.
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EnvironmentAgriculture
Belgian Crops Ripening a Month Earlier Due to Climate Change
Belgian farmers report harvests up to a month earlier than 40 years ago due to climate change, forcing agricultural adaptation across the country.
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WeatherHealth
Belgium Braces for Second Heatwave After Deadliest June
Belgium faces its second heatwave of summer 2026 after 1,747 excess deaths in June. Emergency doctors warn all age groups to take precautions.
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DisasterEurope
13 Dead, 23 Missing in Spain's Deadliest Wildfire in Century
Wildfire in southern Spain kills 13, including Belgian and British nationals, with 23 missing. Controversy erupts over failure to activate alert system.
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Environment
Wildfire Destroys Eight Hectares in Mechels Bos Reserve
A wildfire in Belgium's Mechels Bos nature reserve destroyed eight hectares of woodland. Firefighters brought the blaze under control amid a heatwave.
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DisasterHealth
Europe Heatwaves Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
Severe heatwaves across Europe since May 2026 have caused over 13,000 excess deaths, overwhelming healthcare systems and highlighting climate threats.
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EnvironmentSociety
Five Years On, Belgian Flood Trauma Still Haunts Survivors
Five years after the 2021 Belgian floods killed 39, survivors in Liège still grapple with trauma. A new RTBF report captures their stories.
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InternationalWeather
France Heatwave: 37 Departments on Red Alert, 26M Affected
France expands red alert to 37 departments as third heatwave in two months grips the country. Temperatures hit 40°C, Tour de France shortened.
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HealthEnvironment
Heat Deaths in Wallonia Double Flanders, Study Reveals
Belgium's deadliest heatwave killed 1,747 people; Wallonia had 76% excess mortality versus 31% in Flanders, prompting calls for region-specific plans.
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InternationalEurope
Belgians Possibly Among 11 Dead in Southern Spain Wildfires
At least 11 people have died in devastating wildfires in southern Spain. Belgian authorities are investigating if Belgian nationals are among the victims.
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Weather & ClimateUnited States
Dangerous Heat Wave Sweeps US, Meteorologists Warn of Danger
A massive heat dome is bringing dangerous temperatures to two-thirds of the continental US, with forecasters warning of life-threatening heat.
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Climate & EnvironmentScience
Scientists Look to Dinosaur Era for Answers on Global Heat
As extreme heatwaves grip the globe, scientists study Cretaceous-era rock cores from China's Songliao Basin to understand ancient climate survival.
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WeatherChina
Super Typhoon Bavi Threatens China's Southeast Coast
Super Typhoon Bavi approaches China's southeast coast after devastating Guam, as Zhejiang, Fujian, and Shanghai activate emergency response.
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HealthScience
Cyclospora Outbreak, Organ Donation Debate, Historic El Nino
Michigan cyclospora outbreak tops 1,000 cases; bioethicists debate 'Death by Organ Donation'; NOAA predicts historically strong El Nino.
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WeatherHealth
Brussels Activates Heatwave Measures as New Heatwave Hits
Brussels activates heatwave protocols as intense heat returns, weeks after a June heatwave caused 1,222 excess deaths in Belgium.
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HealthClimate
Belgium Pollen Season Lengthens as Heat Worsens Allergies
Belgium's grass pollen allergy season is stretching beyond its usual pattern. A new study shows heat and pollution double hay fever risk.
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U.S. Environment & Weather
Utah Wildfires Burn More Acres Than Past 5 Years Combined
Utah wildfires burned 357,173 acres by early July 2026, surpassing the previous five years combined. Two megafires strain resources amid drought.
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WeatherClimate
Belgium Heat Wave: Code Yellow Extended, Fire Risk Rises
Belgium extends code yellow heat warning through the weekend as temperatures reach 33°C. Fire services on orange alert over wildfire risks.
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WeatherEnvironment
Wildfires Ravage Southern Europe as Heatwave Sparks Crisis
Nearly 6,000 hectares burn in France, three Spanish regions on red alert as extreme heat fuels devastating wildfires across Western Europe.
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EnvironmentScience
North Sea Transformed: Weever Fish Surge, Shrimp Collapse
Belgian North Sea ecosystem transformed in 30 years: grey shrimp down 78%, weever fish up 24-fold. Scientists warn of marine heatwave.
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InternationalEnvironment
Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe as Heatwave Grips
A new wildfire in southern France destroys 930 hectares as Costa Brava lockdown lifts. Portugal battles a massive blaze amid an intense heatwave.
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EnvironmentClimate
Date Palms and Pomegranates Grow Wild in Brussels
Climate change is driving Mediterranean plants like date palms and pomegranates to grow wild in Brussels in a phenomenon called 'Mediterranization'.
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WeatherUnited States
Heat Wave Grips Eastern US With Record Nighttime Temps
A severe heat wave scorches the Eastern US, shattering daytime records and bringing dangerously warm nights that leave no time for the body to recover.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
China Launches 16th Arctic Expedition with Four-Ship Fleet
China's 16th Arctic expedition departs from Dalian with four research vessels, focusing on climate research and international cooperation.
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EconomySociety & Culture
Chinese Mobile ACs Surge in Europe Amid Trade Tensions
Chinese mobile ACs sell out across Europe as a record heatwave drives demand, challenging EU trade narratives and exposing Europe's cooling gap.
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WeatherClimate
Belgium Braces for New Heatwave After Record June Event
Belgium faces another potential heatwave starting July 6, just days after a 12-day June heatwave caused 1,222 excess deaths and political controversy.
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ScienceExploration
China Launches 16th Arctic Expedition from Dalian
China's 16th Arctic Ocean expedition departs from Dalian with four research vessels, focusing on climate change and Gakkel Ridge exploration.
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HealthPolitics
Belgium Heatwave: 1,222 Dead as Political Backlash Grows
Belgium reports 1,222 heat-related deaths from a June heatwave, sparking political fury as opposition leaders accuse the government of inaction.
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ClimateWeather
U.S. Heat Wave Virtually Impossible Without Climate Change
Scientists find the U.S. heat wave affecting 180 million Americans would be virtually impossible without climate change.
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WeatherChina
China Enters Peak Flood Season as New Disaster Plan Launches
China enters main flood season with heavy rain, typhoon threat, and extreme heat. A new five-year disaster prevention plan aims to strengthen resilience.
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EnvironmentEconomy
Belgium Granted €15 Billion in Fossil Fuel Subsidies in 2024
Belgium granted nearly €15 billion in fossil fuel subsidies in 2024, sparking criticism from environmental groups over climate commitments.
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Environment
Antwerp Province Bans Water Pumping from Rivers Amid Drought
Antwerp Governor Cathy Berx imposes a temporary water extraction ban on the Kleine Nete, Aa, and Vrouwvliet rivers as drought levels drop to critical lows.
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WeatherClimate
Brutal Heat Wave Broils Eastern US with Record Temperatures
A historic heat dome brings record-breaking temperatures to 200 million Americans across the eastern US, triggering emergency grid orders.
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Weather & ClimateEnvironment
June 2026 Was 3°C Warmer Than Normal in Belgium
June 2026 in Belgium was 3.1°C warmer than normal, marking the 17th consecutive warm month. A 12-day heatwave shattered records across the country.
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Weather & ClimateUnited States
Heat Wave Spreads East, Threatening Millions Before July 4
A dangerous heat wave is expanding across the eastern U.S., putting over 100 million at risk before July Fourth as power grids face record demand.
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WeatherEconomy
Belgium Counts Heatwave Cost: Excess Deaths, Energy Spikes
Belgium faces the aftermath of a 12-day heatwave: rising at-home deaths, electricity prices nearing 600 euros, and a half-billion-euro economic hit.
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Energy & EnvironmentEconomy
Europe's Oldest Nuclear Plant Shuts Down Amid Heatwave
A severe heatwave forces shutdown of Europe's oldest nuclear plant and three French reactors, raising questions about climate vulnerability.
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Weather & HealthEconomy
Belgium Heatwave: Hospitals Overwhelmed, Economy Loses €500M
A severe heatwave gripping Belgium has overwhelmed hospitals, cost the economy over €500M, and sparked controversy at the European Commission.
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WeatherSociety
Walloon Floods Memorial: Tears Become Monument, Climate Plea
Belgium marks five years since the 2021 Walloon floods with a unique memorial collecting tears from 125 survivors into a public monument.
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WeatherClimate
Heatwave Gives Way to Violent Storms Across Belgium
Record-breaking heat gives way to violent storms across Belgium. Emergency calls surge 40% as the country faces hail, flooding, and healthcare strain.
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EconomyPolitics
Piketty: Tax the Rich to Fight Climate Change and Inequality
Thomas Piketty proposes taxing the wealthiest to fund the green transition and reduce inequality, citing a 90% top rate that fueled US prosperity.
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WeatherDisaster
Belgium Battles Historic Heatwave as Temperatures Hit 40°C
Belgium swelters under a record-breaking heatwave with Code Red alerts, cancelled events, suspended waste collection, and alarming health warnings.
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WeatherHealth
Belgium Heatwave: Code Red, Hospitals Cancel Surgeries
Belgium's severe heatwave triggers code red warnings, hospital surgery cancellations due to overheated servers and climate refuges across Brussels.
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Weather & Disasters
Yangtze River Basin Braces for Heavy Rain and Flood Risks
Persistent heavy rain threatens the Yangtze River basin as China's plum rain season intensifies, with flood warnings active across multiple provinces.
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WeatherClimate
Europe Scorches Under Record Heat Wave, Red Alerts Issued
Europe faces a record heat wave with temperatures up to 45°C. France issues red alerts and closes schools as countries brace for extreme heat.
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DisasterClimate
Michigan Floods Reveal Critical Gaps in Rural Preparedness
Michigan floods exposed a lack of flood maps, insurance, and emergency preparedness in rural areas, leaving thousands without protection.
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WeatherEnvironment
Heatwave Sweeps Belgium and France: Records Shatter
France issues code red in record 35 departments as heatwave grips Belgium and France. Temperatures could reach 42°C with water shortages reported.
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EnvironmentScience
El Niño Now Official: Risk of Super-El Niño Grows to 63%
NOAA confirms El Niño conditions as super-El Niño risk jumps to 63%. Record sea temperatures, Red Cross warnings, and global economic implications.
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Weather & Natural DisastersClimate
El Niño Is Here: What It Means for Global Weather Patterns
NOAA confirms El Niño has arrived with a 63% chance of a very strong event. Scientists warn of record heat, droughts, floods and economic impacts.
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Environment & ClimatePolitics
Colorado River Crisis: States Brace for Cuts, Legal Fights
Seven states remain deadlocked over Colorado River water as drought worsens. The federal government is poised to impose cuts, with litigation likely.
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ClimateEnvironment
Antarctica Heat Record Shattered: 20°C Above Winter Normal
Antarctica recorded 15.4°C on June 6 — the highest winter temperature ever measured on the continent, alarming scientists and accelerating ice melt.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Orders Trump to Restore Climate, Slavery Displays
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore climate and slavery exhibits removed from national parks, citing censorship concerns.
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Weather & DisastersChina
Southern China Braces for Heavy Rain as Flood Season Peaks
Southern China faces severe flooding as six provinces brace for heavy rain. Jiangxi activates Level IV emergency response amid extreme rainstorm warnings.
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EnvironmentPolitics
Trump Cuts Wildfire Research as West Faces Severe Fires
Trump administration closes 57 Forest Service research labs and cuts R&D funding as the Western U.S. braces for an extreme wildfire season.
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Weather & ClimateScience
El Niño Arrives: Scientists Warn of Severe Heat, Floods
NOAA confirms El Niño has arrived with a 63% chance of becoming very strong. Scientists warn of extreme heat, floods, droughts, and wildfires globally.
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EnvironmentClimate
China Unveils Sweeping Extreme Weather Response Strategies
China announces comprehensive extreme weather strategies amid record heat and rainfall, including enhanced early warning systems and the Mazu platform.
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AgricultureClimate
Walloon Farmers Demand Climate Risk Reform After Storms
After storms dumped 120mm of rain on Wallonia, the Walloon Federation of Agriculture calls for a public-private system to share climate risks.
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Environment & ClimatePolitics
China Reaffirms Climate Leadership on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, China highlights progress on climate pledges, renewable energy leadership, and South-South cooperation in green technology.
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EnvironmentTravel
Mediterranean Marine Heatwave Hits Record Early Temperatures
The Mediterranean Sea has reached 22.4°C in early June, a record for this time of year. Scientists warn of impacts on tourism and marine ecosystems.
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EnvironmentScience
Wildfires Reversing U.S. Air Quality Progress, Study Finds
Wildfire smoke is reversing decades of U.S. air quality gains, driving up smog levels and causing hundreds of additional premature deaths each year.
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Climate & Disaster
India Heat Wave: Study Finds 3,400 Deaths Per Day
UC Berkeley study estimates India's extreme heat wave causes 3,400 excess deaths daily, with 30,000 in a five-day heatwave.
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Climate and EnvironmentUnited States
Outer Banks Home Collapses; Hurricane Season Begins
A North Carolina Outer Banks home collapsed into the Atlantic on Tuesday, the 32nd since 2020, as coastal erosion accelerates and hurricane season begins.
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WeatherDisaster
Wallonia Flooding: Waters Exceed 2021 Disaster Levels
Catastrophic flooding in Wallonia surpasses 2021 disaster levels. 20,000 without water, schools closed, and a Leuven photographer loses everything.
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Climate & Environment
UN Warns Next Five Years Will Shatter Temperature Records
The UN's WMO warns of a 75% chance global temperatures will exceed 1.5°C between 2026-2030, with record heat, Arctic warming, and severe climate impacts.
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Climate & Environment
Heat Dome Arrives 25 Years Ahead of Climate Projections
A historic heat dome is smashing May temperature records across Europe, arriving 25 years ahead of IPCC climate projections.
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Environment & WeatherChina
Why China's Heavy Rain Came Early and Strong in May 2026
China experienced unusually early and intense rainfall in May 2026, affecting 14 provinces. Analysis reveals five key factors behind the extreme weather.
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EnvironmentClimate
Al Gore Updates Climate Message as Cities Step Up on Action
Twenty years after 'An Inconvenient Truth,' Al Gore updates his climate message as U.S. cities and states fill the gap left by federal rollbacks.
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EnvironmentClimate Policy
Cities and States Step Up as Federal Climate Action Retreats
As the Trump administration rolls back federal climate action, U.S. cities and states are stepping up with local climate solutions.
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Weather & EnvironmentUnited States
Wildfires, Storms, and Record Heat: Extreme Weather Hits US
Wildfires in California, severe storms in the Midwest, and a record-breaking heat wave in the Northeast hit millions of Americans.
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Environment
Colorado River Basin Water Supplies in Peril, Experts Warn
Lake Mead and Lake Powell face record-low levels as drought and overuse threaten water supplies for 40 million people across the western United States.
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Climate & EnvironmentScience
Worst Climate Futures Less Likely, Best Ones Slipping Away
New climate scenarios show the worst-case warming is less likely thanks to renewables, but the 1.5C Paris target is slipping away, scientists warn.
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Weather and Environment
Extreme Weather Grips US: Wildfires, Floods, and Record Heat
Millions across the US face simultaneous extreme weather: California wildfires, Midwest floods, and Northeast record-breaking heat.
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Climate and Environment
El Niño and Sea Level Rise Could Bring Double Flooding
NOAA warns El Niño, forecast to emerge by July 2026, could combine with rising sea levels to cause widespread high tide flooding along US coasts.
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