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Europe’s heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Over 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred across Europe this summer, with research attributing approximately 71% to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
French President Macron meets with high school student representatives as nationwide protests over education system funding and reform continue, with authorities preparing increased police presence for weekend demonstrations.
India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests
The leader of India’s Cockroach Janta party youth movement was arrested Friday as authorities intensified a crackdown on anti-government protests demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous lung growth. The 71-year-old is scheduled to make a public appearance Sunday.
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‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas
Marine heatwaves are shifting British marine ecosystems, with warm-water species like sunfish and octopuses appearing while cod and cold-water sharks become rare, prompting concerns about kelp and seagrass loss.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Land-use emissions have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by reduced deforestation and increased forest regrowth offsetting roughly two-thirds of deforestation impacts.
‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis
Labour MPs express concern the government has softened its climate stance despite record wildfires and heat deaths, while polling shows public climate worry remains high but support for net zero targets has declined significantly.
World’s oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
Global ocean surface temperatures reached 21.1C on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set in March 2024, driven by human-caused climate change and the growing El Niño phenomenon.
Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows
Analysis shows climate damage from proposed UK oil fields would cost £119bn-£336bn, far exceeding their estimated £28.7bn economic value to the country.
US companies are on the cusp of big climate solutions. Thank the government.
A landmark National Academies report finds that the U.S. government’s ARPA-E program has successfully advanced clean energy innovation, generating over $20 billion in additional funding and 1,400 patents from its $4 billion investment.
Why space weather matters on Earth, and the team trying to protect us
The Met Office operates a 24-hour space weather prediction team to protect critical infrastructure from solar activity. Researchers are working to improve forecasting capabilities that give authorities about one hour to prepare for potential impacts.
New research shows the world isn’t doing nearly enough to fix its food problem
A new study finds global progress toward sustainable food systems is falling far short of meeting internationally agreed deadlines, with most environmental targets now virtually impossible to reach by 2030.
Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.
Nevada has filed the first lawsuit against the federal government’s new Colorado River management plan, arguing it would impose potentially devastating water cuts on the Las Vegas area despite the state’s long record of conservation.
Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon
Scientists plan to deploy a small satellite called CosmoCube in lunar orbit to detect radio signals from the early universe, potentially revealing conditions shortly after the big bang.
Scientists turn tiny “defects” into a 5.5x heat transfer boost
Researchers developed a polymer coating that increases condensation heat transfer by up to 5.5 times by optimizing droplet formation and removal on surfaces.
Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey
The Artemis II lunar flyby crew will receive the US’s top space medal on 28 August. The four astronauts broke Apollo 13’s distance record during their 10-day mission beginning 1 April.