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NPRSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsClimate Economy Other

This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead

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.

Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 5NewsClimate Economy Politics

'We don't want any more tourists!' Thousands march through Spain's holiday hotspots in protest against airport expansion plans

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 GuardianSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsSports Climate Labor

‘I needed an IV’: shoes melt as turf temperature reaches 157F in Eagles-Titans game

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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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 8AnalysisClimate Conflict Foreign

How the Arctic became the new front line in a VERY cold war: As Trump signs Greenland deal and Russia fortifies its Siberian bases, Oxford historian PETER FRANKOPAN warns melting ice could lead to a global conflict in the High North

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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Daily MailSep 20, 2026Sig. 5OpinionScience Climate Other

For the first time in six decades, a magnificent bluefin tuna has been caught off our North Sea coast. TOM PARKER BOWLES salutes the return of the behemoths

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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The GuardianSep 20, 2026Sig. 4NewsClimate Other

Bear-y good neighbors: humans and animals are learning to live together in an expanding LA

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.

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The GuardianSep 20, 2026Sig. 7OpinionPolitics Foreign Climate

In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it? | Steve Bloomfield

This opinion piece argues the UN faces existential challenges and needs a strong new secretary-general, but that Donald Trump's hostility and US disengagement are major obstacles. It criticizes the Trump administration's withdrawals from UN bodies and USAID cuts while defending the UN's role in climate action, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid.

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National ReviewSep 20, 2026Sig. 8OpinionClimate Energy Law

The Energy Sector Is Threatened by a Climate Litigation Free-for-All

The article previews a Supreme Court case over climate litigation in which local governments seek to hold energy companies liable under state tort law. It frames these suits as a costly free-for-all threatening the energy sector and suggests the Supreme Court can stop them.

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Washington ExaminerSep 20, 2026Sig. 4NewsPolitics Climate Law

Swing-district Republican touts Trump blow against ‘rain tax’

A swing-district Republican congressman is touting President Trump's executive order rescinding Obama-era Chesapeake Bay watershed rules that led to local stormwater fees dubbed a 'rain tax.' The article frames the order as tax relief for homeowners and an end to an unfunded federal mandate, while noting opposition from Maryland lawmakers near the end.

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New York PostSep 19, 2026Sig. 5NewsPolitics Climate Immigration

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosting ‘private’ U20 world summit with other lefty leaders

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is hosting a three-day Urban 20 summit with mayors from other cities, including progressive leaders, to discuss housing costs, climate change, and migration. The event is largely closed to press, with only select media allowed at his opening remarks and undisclosed locations. The article emphasizes the summit's private nature and left-wing participants.

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CBS NewsSep 19, 2026Sig. 7NewsClimate Labor Politics

Firefighters struggle with staffing shortages amid record wildfire season

Firefighters and officials describe severe staffing and equipment shortages during a record 2026 wildfire season, with crews stretched thin and forced to move resources between active fires. The article links the strain partly to last year's U.S. Forest Service cuts under DOGE, which reduced staffing and logistical support capacity.

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Daily MailSep 19, 2026Sig. 2NewsClimate Culture Science

How long do you spend in the shower? Study reveals 'climate-anxious' Gen Z enjoy 10-minute soaks - but experts say you only need 3 minutes

A survey of 2,000 Britons found over half of 18-29-year-olds take showers lasting at least 10 minutes, even though that age group reports high environmental concern. Experts say a body-only shower need only take three minutes, with five minutes for hair washing. The article presents the findings as an awkward contradiction for climate-anxious Gen Z.

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