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CBS NewsSep 15, 2026Sig. 5NewsScience Climate

Atlantic breaks 60-year record for longest stretch without a hurricane

The Atlantic has broken a 60-year record for the longest stretch without a hurricane, with no hurricanes forming since the 2026 season began June 1. Forecasters attribute the quiet season largely to a strong El Niño, which increases wind shear and cools Atlantic waters.

The GuardianSep 15, 2026Sig. 8NewsClimate Energy AI

Top 20 private equity firms’s energy assets emit $1.5bn tons of greenhouse gas a year, analysis finds

A new report finds that the top 20 private equity firms' energy holdings emit about 1.5bn tons of greenhouse gases annually, more than most countries. The article highlights their fossil fuel and datacenter investments, including gas and coal plants, and raises concerns about climate transition, opacity, and regulatory conflicts.

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NPRSep 15, 2026Sig. 8NewsClimate Health Politics

Air pollution spiked after the Trump administration stopped embassy monitoring

A new study finds that after the Trump administration ended U.S. embassy air-quality monitoring in 2025, satellite data showed local air pollution rose by 24–33% over several months. Researchers and outside economists say the program had improved air quality, and its shutdown may have removed accountability that pressured polluters.

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Daily MailSep 15, 2026Sig. 2NewsClimate Other

Halloween pumpkins will be too SMALL to carve this year: Drought has left gourds up to 40% smaller - and with tougher skins

Drought and record summer heat have stunted UK pumpkins, making many up to 40% smaller with tougher skins and harder to carve. Farmers and experts suggest painting or drawing on them instead, while one landowner says it offers a chance to discuss climate change with children.

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