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An op-ed argues that harms commonly blamed on 'AI' are specifically driven by large language models and the hyperscale data-center infrastructure behind them, using Memphis's Boxtown and xAI's Colossus as central examples. It contrasts this with lower-energy AI approaches and cites pollution, water stress, and electricity-rate impacts on households.
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World leaders gather at the UN General Assembly amid wars, economic strain, climate shocks, and rising concern over artificial intelligence. The meeting highlights the UN's diminished conflict-ending role and financial pressures, with Trump and other major leaders attending while some key figures skip. AI risks and multilateral cooperation are central themes.
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Global temperatures are on track to make 2026 the hottest year on record, with August 2026 tying the hottest month ever measured. Meteorologists warn that a strengthening Super El Niño could push temperatures even higher in 2027, driven by record ocean surface temperatures.
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An Iowa family farm has transitioned from raising thousands of hogs for slaughter to growing specialty mushrooms. It is working with The Transfarmation Project, a Mercy for Animals initiative that helps industrial animal farmers move to sustainable crops and documents the financial and operational lessons. The article presents the switch as a replicable, profitable model for other farmers.
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Thousands marched in Barcelona, Palma and Ibiza against planned airport expansions in Spain, citing overtourism and environmental concerns. Organisers and local officials demanded fewer flights and more local control, while airport authority Aena said upgrades are needed to meet changing demands. The demonstrations were described as mainly peaceful, with no arrests reported.
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The UK is forecast to warm to around 25C in south-east England, with mostly dry and sunny spells, though rain returns in northern and western areas. Temperatures will remain above average for late September but fall short of the Met Office heatwave threshold. The piece explains regional variations and notes continuing drought conditions.
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An Eagles-Titans NFL game in Nashville saw artificial turf reach 157F amid a heat warning, causing players to need IVs and cleats to melt. Players and the union pointed to the conditions while pushing for natural grass and safer scheduling.
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The article argues that climate-driven Arctic melting is opening new trade routes and turning the High North into a site of superpower rivalry among the US, Russia, and China. It highlights Trump's Greenland security deal and Russia's Arctic militarization while warning of potential global conflict.
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A feature celebrates the first bluefin tuna caught off the North Sea coast in six decades, a 740lb fish taken off Whitby, and traces the species' collapse and recovery. It credits international conservation rules and warming waters for the tuna's return.
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A service article explains which long-life foods people should keep for emergencies, citing government advice about climate-related and other supply-chain disruptions. Nutrition experts recommend complex carbohydrates, proteins, tinned fruit, pickled foods and long-life milk while advising against high-salt and high-sugar items. It also addresses hydration and whether canned food can be nutritious.
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California homeowners in areas not traditionally considered high wildfire risk are increasingly being denied conventional insurance, forcing them into the FAIR Plan or surplus-lines policies with high deductibles. The article attributes the trend to insurer retreats amid wildfire losses, construction costs, reinsurance costs, and state reforms, citing homeowner examples and market data.
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As Los Angeles-area communities expand into bear habitat, residents are increasingly encountering black bears drawn to pools, fruit trees, trash, and other human food sources. Officials and researchers describe a rise in reported encounters and a push for coexistence, though occasional conflicts can lead to bears being relocated or euthanized.