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Lula calls oil near the Amazon River a passport to Brazil's future after Petrobras strikes new find

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva says oil drilling in northern coastal regions could be a "passport to the country’s future."

Lula calls oil near the Amazon River a passport to Brazil's future after Petrobras strikes new find
Environment|Europe|World

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze

Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
Environment|Science|Travel|World

1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii

1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii

1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii
Business|Environment|Science|World

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to ensure cooling

Hungarian authorities are expected to start sinking two barges later in the day to raise the water level at the Paks nuclear plant in the Danube, Prime Minister Peter

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to ensure cooling
Environment|Europe|World

Germany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western village

More than 2,000 people were evacuated from their homes in western Germany on Friday, after a wildfire near the Belgian border spread towards a village, local

Germany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western village
Environment|Europe|World

European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent

Firefighters across Europe are battling multiple wildfires as a record-breaking heat wave grips the continent

European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year

A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States in a sweaty headlock and won’t let go anytime soon

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

Mudslide in eastern China kills one, more heavy rain expected

A mudslide in eastern China's Zhejiang Province on Friday killed one person and three others remained missing, while eastern and southern provinces were bracing for more

Mudslide in eastern China kills one, more heavy rain expected
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter

Summertime, the dreamy ideal of lazy days, is fading

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter
Environment|Science|World

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year

Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
Education|Environment|Science

Ancient forests took 100,000 years to recover from the last global warming period similar to today – Wyoming fossils reveal what happened

Understanding what happened in these forests 56 million years ago may help humanity recognize similar thresholds before we cross them again, the lead author of a new study writes.

Ancient forests took 100,000 years to recover from the last global warming period similar to today – Wyoming fossils reveal what happened
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
Environment|Health|Science|World

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high

U.S. firefighting personnel are being overrun by wildfires at the highest rate in two decades, leading to six deaths and dozens of injuries this year, federal data

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn

A drought that is slamming Europe this summer is hitting farmers across Europe hard

A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices

Orbital data centers, space habitats, mining the Moon – despite taking place in space, the practices many companies are imagining will still affect the Earth.

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says

Wildfires and heatwaves pose a growing medium- and long-term fiscal risk for Greece and the wider region, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

China's strongest typhoon this year battered the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks

One Somali family's long trek to escape drought conditions is an example of a deepening humanitarian emergency in Somalia, where years of drought, conflict and economic pressures are pushing more families from rural communities into displacement camps as hunger rises and humanitarian funding shrinks

Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
Environment|Europe|World

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe

France has allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home after a massive wildfire, signaling progress in battling the flames

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

An atmospheric scientist explains the mechanics behind 4 types of extreme weather fueled by the smoke and the heat of wildfires.

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames
Crime|Environment|World

Two arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battled on Thursday to prevent the spread of wildfires near Bordeaux , the local

Two arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
Environment|Health|Science

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

A new U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated threat

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Travel|World

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry

Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on

A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
Environment|Europe|World

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze

Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
Business|Environment|Europe

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight

A court ruling expands the options for corporate accountability efforts against oil companies in France, and it may have repercussions in the US and elsewhere.

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Science

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures

A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

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

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death

Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?
Environment|Europe|World

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid

Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs

The Ashaninka Indigenous people, who reclaimed their territory on the Brazil-Peru border decades ago, now face threats from gangs and drug traffickers

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs
Environment|Science|US|World

July is flash flood emergency season now

July is flash flood emergency season now

July is flash flood emergency season now
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

At least 82 people have died after heavy rains across northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan this week, authorities said, as flooding caused widespread damage to farmland,

Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Crime|Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison
Environment|Europe|World

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Firefighters in central Spain are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which has burned over 32,000 hectares

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help

What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year

Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year
Environment|Science|World

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists

Firefighters struggled on Tuesday to contain Spain's largest wildfire of the year, while two firefighters were killed battling a fire in southwestern

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists