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PBS NewsHourSep 17, 2026High impactNewsClimate Science Foreign

Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, analysis finds

A World Weather Attribution analysis found that human-caused climate change thinned glaciers and thawed permafrost, likely contributing to Nepal’s deadly August glacier and rock collapse. The disaster killed more than 1,300 people, left over 5,000 missing, and caused billions in damage. The report and quoted scientists say rapid fossil fuel reductions are needed to reduce future mountain destabilization risks.

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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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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The HillSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsClimate Energy Law

Court reinstates $7B ‘Solar for All’ program axed by Trump

A federal court reinstated the $7 billion Solar for All program after finding the EPA lacked authority to terminate already obligated grants. The ruling favors the Biden-era climate program and delivers a setback to the Trump administration’s spending cuts, with environmental advocates praising the decision.

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The GuardianSep 18, 2026Sig. 6NewsClimate Economy Politics

Private jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial planes and are undertaxed in US, report says

A new report says private jets are up to 14 times more polluting per passenger than commercial flights and pay a disproportionately small share of US aviation taxes. It links their growth to the ultra-wealthy, expanded infrastructure, and lobbying for tax breaks.

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The GuardianSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsEconomy Climate Trade

US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos

US wheat farmers face high costs, drought, and geopolitical disruptions despite wheat prices at three-year highs. Experts warn the combination could push global food prices higher and leave farmers uncertain about planting and profitability.

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VoxSep 18, 2026Sig. 8AnalysisClimate Health Housing

The wildfire danger we’re only just beginning to understand

The article explains that wildfires are increasingly moving into urban and suburban areas, where burning homes and vehicles produce toxic smoke with long-term health risks. It cites recent fires and research to show that expanding wildland-urban interface and warming conditions are exposing more people to dangerous air pollution.

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BBC NewsSep 18, 2026Sig. 4NewsClimate Culture

Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says

Prince William gave an exclusive interview warning that the world is not moving fast enough on climate challenges, as this year's Earthshot Prize finalists were announced. The 15 finalists include Barcelona, Bhutan, Indigenous ranger teams and an AI-powered wildfire detection platform, with winners to receive £1m each. The article also notes a difficult week for the royals amid Earl Spencer's allegations.

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The HillSep 17, 2026Sig. 7OpinionEnergy Climate Law

Senate bill on carbon dioxide wells threatens rural water supplies

An opinion piece argues that a Senate water resources bill would weaken groundwater protections for carbon dioxide injection wells, threatening rural irrigation and livestock water. It cites a proposed Montana carbon sequestration project as evidence and calls for stopping the legislation.

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