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California heat wave puts more than 35 million people under alerts Environment

California heat wave puts more than 35 million people under alerts

California faces prolonged October heat, with warnings in Los Angeles and Ventura lasting until Thursday and little overnight relief in some cities.

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Kelvin waves could raise US West Coast sea levels by up to a foot Environment

Kelvin waves could raise US West Coast sea levels by up to a foot

Warm-water pulses linked to El Niño could amplify coastal flooding and erosion as higher tides and winter storms arrive.

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Amazon forest protections face test in Brazil’s presidential election Environment

Amazon forest protections face test in Brazil’s presidential election

New reporting highlights rival deforestation pledges before Brazil’s October 4 vote, with conservation groups warning that enforcement will be decisive.

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US states and cities challenge EPA repeal of power plant carbon limits Environment

US states and cities challenge EPA repeal of power plant carbon limits

A coalition led by New York asks a federal appeals court to overturn the EPA’s repeal of 2024 carbon limits for coal and gas power plants.

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Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in 2026, second-largest annual drop Environment

Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in 2026, second-largest annual drop

Swiss monitors say heat and scant winter snow drove a 5.5% loss of glacier ice in 2026, with nearly a fifth gone in five years.

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AP analysis finds millions of US properties exposed to floods lack insurance Environment

AP analysis finds millions of US properties exposed to floods lack insurance

AP finds a wide US flood insurance gap: federal policies cover 2.4% of properties, while 8.4% face severe or extreme flood risk.

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US Lowers Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards for 2031 Environment

US Lowers Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards for 2031

The United States has finalized weaker fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, prompting a dispute over vehicle prices, gasoline use and climate pollution.

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Thailand grants flood holidays as inundation affects Bangkok and 25 provinces Environment

Thailand grants flood holidays as inundation affects Bangkok and 25 provinces

Thailand declared two special government holidays around Bangkok after floods affected more than 226,000 households nationwide, according to disaster officials.

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Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii as flooding and surf risks persist Environment

Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii as flooding and surf risks persist

Hurricane Nolo turned west south of Hawaii, but its rain bands flooded roads on the Big Island as officials kept warning of dangerous surf and further flooding.

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Nor'easter floods New Jersey roads as East Coast braces for weekend storm Environment

Nor'easter floods New Jersey roads as East Coast braces for weekend storm

A powerful nor'easter brought early flooding and power outages to the U.S. East Coast as New Jersey declared an emergency and forecasters warned of more severe coastal conditions.

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UN adopts first global declaration on rising sea levels Environment

UN adopts first global declaration on rising sea levels

The UN General Assembly backed a sea-level rise declaration affirming stable maritime zones and continued statehood while calling for coastal adaptation finance.

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Report finds only 3.5% of global ocean effectively protected Environment

Report finds only 3.5% of global ocean effectively protected

A September 23 assessment says ocean conservation is far behind the 2030 target, with a wide gap between designated areas and effective protection.

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