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What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain

Historic wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes

The Independent UK

US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters

Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use

The Guardian - US

US Heat Advisory Today (July 27): Heat warnings issued across multiple states as temperatures soar above 100°F

A dangerous heat wave grips large parts of the United States with high heat index values. North Texas and the Chicago metropolitan area face extreme heat warnings and advisories. Authorities have opened cooling centers to help residents cope with the intense heat. Dangerous heat is expected across the central and…

The Economic Times

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Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms – and three ways to stop the problem

Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.

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As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades

The Independent UK

Extreme heat increases the risk of workplace injuries across Canada

Heat warnings have stretched across Canada this summer, from Atlantic Canada and southern British Columbia to the Prairies, central Canada and the Northwest Territories.

The Conversation

In 2006, a record-breaking heatwave pushed New England's power grid to its limit. A decision made years later is now saving people up to $149 million during extreme summer heat

New England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. These solar systems generated significant electricity during a recent heatwave. Rooftop solar helped save customers millions of dollars over one week. Energy efficiency measures also contributed to lower electricity…

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Silent Valley National Park in Kerala: The Endemic Species and Biodiversity Found Nowhere Else in India

The canopy that was never cutMost of India's forests have been cleared at least once, for timber, agriculture, or infrastructure, and then allowed to regrow. Silent Valley was not. The Kunthipuzha river valley in the Nilgiri hills of Kerala contains one of the last remaining stretches of primary tropical rainforest…

Times Life

Oregon Air Quality Advisory Extended Through Today as Wildfires Blanket Multiple Counties in Hazardous Smoke

Oregon DEQ extended its wildfire smoke air quality advisory through July 24. Which counties are affected and what PM2.5 health risks mean for asthma, COPD, and children.

Medical Daily

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota

The Independent UK

In 1935, the United States began planting 220 million trees from Texas to Canada to stop the Dust Bowl, creating 18,600 miles of living windbreaks by 1942

Giant dust storms ravaged the American Great Plains during the 1930s. President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated a massive tree planting project to combat soil erosion. Nearly 220 million tree seedlings formed extensive shelterbelts across the country. Researchers are now digitizing these old records to understand the project's impact. This Depression-era…

The Economic Times

Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for

The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains

The Independent UK

In the 1930s, America planted 220 million trees across Dust Bowl farmland; decades later, thousands of km of shelterbelts still protected farms and wildlife

The Dust Bowl prompted a large government tree-planting program across the Great Plains. This initiative created extensive shelterbelts to protect farmland from wind erosion and drought. These tree rows, planted decades ago, continue to shield farms and support biodiversity. While many shelterbelts remain, some have been removed or degraded over…

The Times of India

In 1945, Iceland planted Alaskan lupins to repair eroded soil and prepare land for forests; decades later, the purple plant was classified as an invasive threat

Alaskan lupins were introduced to Iceland to combat soil erosion and reforestation efforts. These flowers now dominate landscapes, reducing native plant diversity significantly. Scientists predict warming temperatures will further accelerate lupin expansion across Iceland. The plant's nitrogen-fixing ability benefits degraded soils but harms natural ecosystems. This situation highlights the complex…

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UK set for fourth heatwave as wildfires hit parts of country

The UK has had 20% of its average July rainfall.

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Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes

Firefighters in Oregon are battling dozens of blazes with windy and dry conditions expected Friday and Saturday

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Floodwater starts arriving in Corpus Christi reservoirs, sparking hope for a water crisis delay

Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.

The Economic Times

JPMorgan warns super El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation

A potential "super" El Niño, combined with elevated energy prices, could push global inflation higher next year, with emerging markets facing the biggest impact, according to a JPMorgan report. The bank estimates that a strong El Niño could significantly raise food prices, and when coupled with higher fuel and fertiliser…

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The largest national forest in the US spans 17 million acres and hides the world's biggest temperate rainforest

Tongass National Forest in Alaska spans seventeen million acres of diverse terrain. This vast area contains the world's largest intact temperate rainforest ecosystem. Its landscape features rainforests, glaciers, islands, and ocean channels. Abundant wildlife, including bears, salmon, eagles, and whales, inhabits this region. Indigenous communities and visitor attractions are also…

Texas Observer

Cycling the Rio Grande as Trump’s Wall Looms

“We’re gonna be riding around areas where most everybody thinks it’s unsafe, and you’re gonna see that there’s really nothing to be worried about.”

The Conversation

Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why

Pennsylvania’s roughly 100,000 oil and gas wells produce wastewater that’s many times saltier than seawater and contains radium, a known carcinogen. For decades, that saltwater, called brine, was spread on dirt and gravel roads across the state to control dust and also on paved roads to melt ice.

The Guardian - US

This desert oasis is a biological wonderland. Trump’s border wall threatens to destroy it

Environmental groups are sounding the alarm over plans that threaten a desert spring that’s home to rare fish and turtles and sacred to the O’odham people

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada

Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heat

Medical Daily

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Disrupting Opioid Treatment Access, and No One Is Warning About It

Canadian wildfire smoke forced 120M+ Americans indoors July 14-20. Research shows air quality disasters interrupt MAT for opioid use disorder, sometimes fatally. Here's what to know.

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‘Petty and offensive statement’: Washington Senator slams republican effort to sanction Canada for Wildfire smoke

“Weather doesn't care about international borders.”

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