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Environmental and public health groups sued the Trump administration over its repeal of climate rules for coal- and gas-fired power plants. The suit argues the EPA is abdicating its legal duty to limit emissions, while the administration says the rollback saves money and protects reliable, affordable energy.
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A stalled weather pattern and heat dome are forecast to bring repeated thunderstorms and flash flooding to the Midwest and Central Plains through Sunday, with some areas expecting 3–8 inches of rain. NOAA and the National Weather Service warn of a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat, and flooding has already been reported in parts of western Iowa and Arizona.
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Andy Burnham recommitted to Net Zero by 2050 and announced nearly £30 million for community renewable projects, despite a cross-party MPs' report warning the phrase has become toxic with voters. The article highlights taxpayer spending, voter fatigue over rising bills, and opposition from the Conservatives and Reform UK to the Net Zero consensus.
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A University of Surrey study tested dissolvable toilet pellets intended to reduce flushing and conserve water, finding participants used them privately but often resumed flushing when guests were present. The article highlights the researchers' claims about social stigma and water savings while framing the proposal as an intrusive environmental nudge.
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This opinion column argues that the Trump administration's rollback of limits on coal- and gas-plant emissions and broader pro-fossil-fuel policies are driven not only by industry donations but by a reactionary ideal of masculinity. It invokes 'petro-masculinity' to claim Trump and the right view fossil fuels as manly and green energy as effeminate, reflecting Trump's impulsive and domineering psyche.
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Asian nations are expanding pilot voyages through Arctic shipping routes as Middle East conflicts and other chokepoint risks add urgency, though ice, insurance costs, and short seasonal windows limit regular service. The article also notes climate-driven ice loss and geopolitical competition over the Northern Sea Route.
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The article reports on coastal homes in North Carolina collapsing into the ocean due to erosion and sea level rise, and criticizes FEMA rules for leaving homeowners with no option but to let properties fall into the water. It highlights the human and policy dimensions of climate-driven coastal change.
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A study by World Weather Attribution found that human-induced climate change contributed to a glacier collapse and devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border that killed more than 1,400 people. Scientists described the disaster as a compound event involving warming, thinning glaciers, thawing permafrost, and pre-existing geological weakness. Nepali authorities used the aftermath to call for global climate action and climate justice.
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A tropical disturbance and a heat dome fueled dangerous monsoon flooding across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, killing at least three people and prompting water rescues and school closures. Forecasters warned of continued flash flood risk, mudslides and debris flows through Friday.
Daily MailSig. 7NewsClimateForeign
Torrential rains and flooding struck eastern Spain after the country's hottest summer on record, prompting rescues and widespread travel disruption. A woman was swept away near Barcelona, and emergency alerts, metro closures, and flight cancellations affected Catalonia, Valencia, and Almeria.
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New research and Environment Agency figures indicate England needs at least seven months of above-average rainfall for all areas to recover from drought by spring 2027. Despite recent rain, most of England remains in drought, groundwater and reservoirs are low, and parts of Scotland and Wales are also affected. The article also outlines short-term forecasts and the possibility of a wetter autumn.
An Arizona medical examiner is developing better methods to count heat-related deaths, which public health experts say are drastically undercounted. The article frames climate change as fueling deadly heat and argues that accurate mortality data is needed for planning and prevention.