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COP17 opens in Armenia with pressure to turn biodiversity pledges into action Environment

COP17 opens in Armenia with pressure to turn biodiversity pledges into action

Armenia urged governments to agree priority actions as COP17 prepares the first global review of the 2022 biodiversity framework.

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Norte Fire evacuation orders eased as California crews reach 25% containment Environment

Norte Fire evacuation orders eased as California crews reach 25% containment

Most evacuation orders were lifted after the Norte Fire damaged or destroyed six homes in Orange County.

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Brazil reports record-low Amazon deforestation as monitoring funding expands Environment

Brazil reports record-low Amazon deforestation as monitoring funding expands

INPE reports a 41.8% fall in Amazon deforestation, while Brazil announces new funding to improve environmental monitoring.

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Severe drought declared in parts of six English counties as reservoirs dwindle Environment

Severe drought declared in parts of six English counties as reservoirs dwindle

England escalates its drought response, with daily water monitoring and stronger safeguards for public supplies.

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Climate report finds seven planetary indicators at record extremes Environment

Climate report finds seven planetary indicators at record extremes

An annual assessment reports record extremes in seven climate indicators and urges faster emissions cuts, adaptation and ecosystem protection.

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Malaysia closes schools across seven states as haze persists Environment

Malaysia closes schools across seven states as haze persists

Schools across three Malaysian states and selected districts in four others close as unhealthy air persists and authorities attempt cloud seeding.

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Hurricane Simon weakens but flood danger persists along western Mexico Environment

Hurricane Simon weakens but flood danger persists along western Mexico

Simon remains a Category 2 hurricane as floods affect western Mexico and forecasters warn its future path is uncertain.

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Wildfire smoke forces school closures and remote work in Manaus Environment

Wildfire smoke forces school closures and remote work in Manaus

Manaus suspended classes and moved municipal staff to remote work as smoke worsened air quality; essential health services remained open.

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WMO forecasts stronger El Niño as global heat and rainfall risks grow Environment

WMO forecasts stronger El Niño as global heat and rainfall risks grow

The UN weather agency expects El Niño to peak in December and almost certainly persist through February 2027, raising heat, drought and flood risks.

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WWF reports 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations, urges food reform Environment

WWF reports 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations, urges food reform

WWF’s 2026 Living Planet Report urges changes to farming and finance as monitored wildlife populations show a 73% average decline since 1970.

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Pacific nations press for faster emissions cuts at pre-COP31 talks Environment

Pacific nations press for faster emissions cuts at pre-COP31 talks

Pacific delegates in Fiji urged stronger emissions cuts and support for vulnerable islands ahead of the November climate summit.

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US Supreme Court weighs Boulder climate lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Environment

US Supreme Court weighs Boulder climate lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor

Justices heard arguments over whether Boulder can pursue climate damages under state law, in a case with implications for similar lawsuits nationwide.

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