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Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here’s what’s at stake.
Extreme weather events combined with a fragmented information landscape and reduced content moderation are creating conditions for widespread misinformation that can endanger disaster victims and erode public trust in authorities.
‘You can see the water going down’: residents on edge as one of England’s worst-hit reservoirs dries up
The Ardingly reservoir in Sussex, currently only 19% full amid severe drought conditions, has prompted concerns among residents about water scarcity and the adequacy of local infrastructure.
ASML says it’s getting order interest through 2030 as profit smashes expectations
ASML reported third-quarter profit exceeding expectations and noted customer interest in placing orders for 2029 and 2030, with supply constraints expected through 2028.
TSMC posts record profit for a sixth straight quarter, beating estimates on AI boom
TSMC reported record third-quarter profit for a sixth consecutive quarter, driven by surging demand for AI chips, with revenue guidance pointing to 58% year-over-year growth at midpoint.
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Alex Cooper Poised to Drop UTA After Tough Period of Media Scrutiny
Alex Cooper plans to leave talent agency UTA as her production company Unwell navigates business changes, including shutting down a beverage venture and securing a $500 million valuation investment.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier is urging customers to reduce electricity consumption during a major solar eclipse this week, offering rewards for those who delay using appliances during peak hours.
Climate change is driving a ‘shift’ in childhood malaria risk across Africa
Rising temperatures are shifting childhood malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa, creating new risk zones in cooler eastern and southern regions while reducing cases in warmer western areas, according to a comprehensive climate attribution study.
World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report
A draft UN report finds countries are falling short on 22 of 23 global nature targets for 2030, stating the biodiversity loss reversal goal will not be achieved without rapid acceleration of action.
Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reaffirm climate commitments and reject expanded North Sea oil drilling as the UK faces extreme weather.
In rural communities, fears amplified by ‘AI slop’ and social media hamper solar boom
Rural Louisiana communities are opposing solar farm development based on unfounded health and environmental fears amplified through social media, hampering renewable energy expansion despite expert assurances of safety.
‘It’s very challenging’: how the Duke of Westminster’s farm is taking on the climate crisis
The Duke of Westminster’s dairy farm in northwest England faces significant challenges from climate-driven droughts, labor shortages, and volatile milk prices that have declined up to 50% this year.
Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Just 20 of 6,600 staff at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs work on climate adaptation, according to a freedom of information request revealed amid severe drought and wildfires.
As Montana warms, Missoula’s first heat map reveals hidden hotspots
Missoula, Montana released its first heat map, revealing temperature variations of up to 20 degrees across the county based on tree cover and green space distribution.
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes drop in Danube River level
Romania has shut down its only nuclear power plant due to extremely low Danube River water levels caused by prolonged European heat. The facility produces about 20% of the country’s electricity.
Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
The Trump administration has withdrawn federal support for the annual Arctic Report Card, an environmental monitoring publication tracking changes in a region warming four times faster than the global average.
Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces ‘catastrophic’ cuts
Britain faces significant cuts to particle physics funding and major research projects, threatening the nation’s leadership in blue-sky research that historically yielded transformative discoveries like the electron and DNA structure.