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Long Island Sound shows signs of a comeback as water quality continues to improve

A new report from Save the Sound finds that water quality in Long Island Sound improved or stayed stable across all five open-water regions, with the Western Narrows receiving its first passing grade since 2008. Wastewater and infrastructure investments in Connecticut and New York are credited, though the group warns climate change and stormwater runoff could threaten progress.

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'Tragic but avoidable' - how serious is heat-death risk in sport?

BBC Sport examines the rising risk of heat-related deaths and illness in sport, focusing on the death of Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi and several other 2026 heat incidents. Experts call for standardized heat policies and stronger protections for athletes, arguing heatstroke is preventable. The piece also details challenges in changing athlete and coach attitudes toward heat safety.

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Wildlife crossing over 101 looks nowhere near finished as opening looms

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over Los Angeles' 101 Freeway appears far from complete with only about ten weeks until its scheduled Dec. 2 opening, though the California Natural Resources Agency says it will open on time. The $92 million project, delayed by record rainfall and flooding, will reconnect habitat for mountain lions and other wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom

The article profiles how Texas, the largest US oil producer, has become the leading generator of solar farm electricity, told through a farmer who earns $200,000 a year leasing land for panels. It presents the solar boom largely positively while briefly noting opponents' concerns and Trump's 'farmer destroying' criticism.

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Tropical Storm Nolo tracker: Map and projected storm path

Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to pass over Hawaii's largest island, strengthening into a Category 3 hurricane with 15 to 20 inches of rain and risks of flooding, mudslides and strong winds. The article provides tracker maps, explains how hurricanes form and describes the hazards of storm surge and inland flooding.

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Why is it still so warm in the UK? Met Office predicts temperatures could hit 26°C in late-September heatwave - as furious Brits plead 'please give us a break'

The UK is experiencing an unusually warm late-September spell, with Met Office forecasts of up to 26°C in southern areas. Britons on social media expressed frustration at the continued heat, while forecasters attributed it to high pressure and warned of changeable conditions later in the week. The piece is a weather news report with light social-media reaction.

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Hurricane Polo grows into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific off Mexico

Hurricane Polo strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the eastern Pacific off Mexico and may intensify to Category 5, forecasters said. It is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and landslide risks to parts of southwestern Mexico while remaining offshore. The report also notes Tropical Storm Odalys and weakened Tropical Storm Fay.

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‘Very dangerous’ hurricane forming in the Pacific Ocean heading to SoCal

Hurricane Polo is intensifying in the Pacific and is forecast to become a Category 5 storm, with moisture that could bring flood risks toward Southern California and New Mexico. The article also notes California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency ahead of winter storms and a historic El Niño season.

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Fast Takes: How Flock advances freedom, inside fake ‘climate science’ and other commentary

A right-leaning editorial roundup defends Flock license-plate cameras as compatible with freedom, dismisses World Weather Attribution and climate fear as fake or harmful, urges deterring China on Taiwan, and accuses Democrats of seeking to abolish ICE and undermine immigration enforcement. It compiles commentary excerpts to advance conservative positions on surveillance, climate, foreign policy, and immigration.

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