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Smart meters save money and prevent wasting renewables: Which country is leading Europe’s rollout?

Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.

Euronews

Eiffel Tower, Louvre close early as France faces third heatwave in three months

Three of France's biggest tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will close early all weekend as an intense heatwave grips the country for the third time since May. A red alert is in place across Paris and most of north-west France.

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Extreme Heat Is Changing Work and Outdoor Routines, Gardeners Need a Safer Schedule Too

The hottest days of the year are changing more than thermostat settings. They are reshaping when people work outside, how long they stay outdoors, and how gardeners care for their plants without putting their own health at risk. A morning spent pulling weeds can quickly turn into a battle against…

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Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend

The Independent UK

Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, and beneath it lies one of the planet's biggest lithium reserves

High up in the Andes mountains of Bolivia sits Salar de Uyuni, the biggest salt desert on the planet, stretching across roughly 4,000 square miles of blinding white salt. It sits nearly 12,000 feet above sea level and looks like something out of another world, especially when a thin layer…

The Times of India

Outgoing Colombia minister warns climate gains could be at risk under new government

Colombia’s outgoing environment minister Irene Vélez Torres has warned that the incoming government could reverse recent climate and conservation gains, citing

The Independent UK

Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend

LOS ANGELES - A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western US states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Friday.

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Brazil’s highland forest has been shaped by climate change and Indigenous people for 6,000 years

When you think of a South American rainforest, you probably don’t imagine biting winds, heavy frosts and freezing temperatures. But in the mountains of southern Brazil, that’s exactly what you can find. On this highland plateau, far from Amazonia in the country’s coldest region, grows one of the world’s most…

The Conversation

Florida accidentally created giant floating islands across Lake Okeechobee after decades of fertiliser runoff fueled explosive growth of invasive water hyacinths and other aquatic weeds, smothering habitats and clogging waterways

Lake Okeechobee faces nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff and tributaries. Excessive phosphorus and nitrogen fuel invasive aquatic plant growth, forming floating islands. A 2011 USGS study identified western tributaries as major nutrient contributors. These floating islands disrupt the lake's ecosystem and navigation. Sustained nutrient reduction throughout the watershed is crucial…

The Times of India

Heatwave set to scorch US as meteorologists warn ‘unusually large’ heat dome is ‘not to be played with’

The heat dome’s immense size means it will bring sweltering conditions to as much as two-thirds of the continental United States

The Independent UK

New York City Heatwave Alert: Mayor Zohran Mamdani shares AC setting to stay cool as extreme heat grips the city

New York City is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, prompting officials to urge conservation. Residents are advised to set air conditioners to 78 degrees to reduce grid strain. Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized saving electricity by turning off unused lights and electronics. Government buildings are also implementing similar energy-saving measures to manage…

The Economic Times

Worried investors and negative electricity prices: Has Spain’s solar boom really turned ‘bust’?

Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story?

Euronews

Historic El Niño able to supercharge extreme weather looks increasingly likely – researchers

Models show overwhelming chance that this year’s El Niño to rank among largest going back to 1950

The Guardian - US

A big El Niño is likely. Australia needs to get ready now for drought, fire and the unknown

This year’s El Niño is expected to be strong to very strong, tilting the odds toward a hotter, drier winter and spring across southern and eastern Australia. Droughts, water shortages and a dangerous fire season become more likely.

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The Independent UK

Colorado mayor accuses local schools of using too much water to keep their lawns green amid drought restrictions

Colorado is suffering from drought conditions due to ‘unprecedented low snowpack and high temperatures’

Medical Daily

Phoenix Braces for 114°F Heat as Officials Urge Arizona Residents to Take Immediate Precautions

Phoenix faces 114°F heat under an NWS Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday. Heat deaths hit 430 in Maricopa County in 2025. Here's what to do right now.

The Times of India

America may have to sacrifice Lake Powell to save the Colorado River, as scientists warn the current two-reservoir system is becoming unsustainable

Western water experts debate consolidating Colorado River storage in Lake Mead. This proposal, "Fill Mead First," aims to reduce evaporation and seepage losses. Supporters believe concentrating water improves long-term security and ecological recovery. Critics warn against losing Lake Powell's crucial buffer during droughts. Adapting to a drier river requires new…

The Times of India

Florida imported Brazilian pepper from South America in the late 1800s to beautify gardens, but birds feasted on its bright red berries and spread it until dense forests smothered native wetlands and woodlands

Once an ornamental plant, the Brazilian pepper tree now dominates Florida's natural areas. This invasive species arrived from South America and spread rapidly across the state. Birds and small mammals aided its dispersal, while humans contributed to its long-range spread. Dense thickets block sunlight and displace native plant species, impacting…

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El Nino likely to strengthen through 2026, persist into 2027: US forecaster

El Nino is strengthening and will persist through early spring 2027. A very strong El Nino event is expected this autumn. This phenomenon typically causes higher global temperatures and altered weather patterns. China faces risks of extreme weather like flooding and heatwaves. India's monsoon season may bring below-average rainfall, impacting…

The Conversation

Fibreglass: How this emerging contaminant is polluting our coasts

Walk along British Columbia’s shorelines and you quickly notice the signs of human-made activities and marine industry: boats anchored and hauled out for repair in marinas, abandoned vessels, the smell of fresh paint, workers sanding hulls and stacks of fibreglass materials waiting to be used.

The Independent UK

Cases disrupted as courts become ‘unusable’ in blistering heatwave

Some hearings are being moved to video calls

The Times of India

Ontario lakes have been turning browner for 60 years, and scientists say the clearest water is disappearing fastest in the province’s poorest lakes

Ontario's lakes are becoming cloudier over the past sixty years. Increased dissolved organic carbon causes this phenomenon, known as brownification. Clearer, nutrient-poor lakes show the most significant changes in water clarity. This darkening affects aquatic ecosystems and fish populations within these waters. Long-term monitoring is essential for understanding and managing…

The Independent UK

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat

The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables

The Guardian - UK

‘We won’t give up, we’ll keep fighting’: activists in Colombia vow to resist far-right push for fossil fuels

As the newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, pledges to exploit oil reserves, environmentalists prepare to defend climate progress

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California delays first emissions reporting deadline to November

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) delayed the state’s first corporate emissions reporting deadline from Aug.10, 2026, to Nov. 10, 2026. CARB gave companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California an additional three months to report their direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope…

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