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Guam’s governor learned of federal plans to lease her territory’s seafloor to mining companies through news reports, not official notification. Local leaders in Pacific territories lack meaningful input despite potential environmental impacts.
The U.S. faces escalating wildfire challenges as megafires become more common and climate conditions worsen. Federal firefighting strategy is being questioned as experts warn current suppression approaches are unsustainable.
This summer set heat records worldwide, with Western Europe experiencing five heat waves that caused at least 35,000 excess deaths. Scientists warn adaptation efforts remain insufficient as future temperatures continue rising.
Scientists increasingly believe declining sulphur pollution from cleaner air is accelerating global warming by removing a cooling effect, contributing to record temperatures alongside rising carbon dioxide emissions.
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system could weaken or change, potentially bringing extreme weather swings to Britain and beyond.
Climate modelers have released new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections. The scenarios differ notably from previous versions used in earlier assessment reports, with revised population and economic assumptions.
