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Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Binance has covered 90% of $6.3bn in assets stolen in a hack attributed to North Korea, with the remaining 10% expected to follow as the exchange restores services.
Serbia arrests police chief over abuse of office allegations
Serbian authorities arrested the head of the criminal police directorate and another senior officer on suspicion of abuse of office, amid ongoing investigations into a murder case and demands for police reforms.
Syria’s Energy Comeback Could Reshape Middle East Oil and Gas
Syria’s transitional government is pursuing major energy sector development, including oil and gas projects and renewable energy initiatives, positioning the country as a potential regional energy hub following years of conflict.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A new study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s famous surf breaks face high risk from rising sea levels, coastal development, and changing tide patterns caused by climate change.
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Why Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Surge Could Stall Before It Starts
Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition faces critical challenges from aging power grids that lack capacity to support renewable energy expansion, threatening regional energy security and deterring billions in clean power investments.
U.S. Energy Helps Cushion Global Supply Shock From Hormuz
U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas production has helped offset global supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz closures, though domestic inventories have fallen to concerning levels.
Europe’s Next Energy Crisis Won’t Be a War, It’ll Be Peak Oil
Europe faces potential energy crisis from peak oil decline rather than geopolitical conflict, as the continent remains heavily dependent on foreign crude imports despite recent diversification efforts.
Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society may relocate its hydrangea collection from southern England to the north due to increasingly hot, dry summers affecting the popular flowering shrub.
Climate change is driving a ‘shift’ in childhood malaria risk across Africa
A new study finds climate change is reshaping childhood malaria risk across Africa, creating new risk areas in cooler eastern and southern regions while reducing cases in hotter western areas.
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 nature targets for 2030, warning that accelerated action is needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states and caused nearly 2,000 illnesses, raising questions about climate change’s role in foodborne pathogen risks.
These psychedelic images reveal what your weather app isn’t telling you
Thermal imaging reveals significant temperature variations across Portland neighborhoods, with artificial turf and pavement reaching 150 degrees while shaded areas stay 50 degrees cooler, highlighting urban heat inequities.
Wildfire prevention has always been a challenge in the West. Hotter, drier weather is making it worse.
Utah’s Cottonwood Fire has charred over 97,000 acres, prompting debate about wildfire prevention as climate scientists warn that traditional forestry management may be insufficient against increasingly extreme conditions.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Global rice production is expected to decline for the first time in over a decade this year, driven by El Niño weather patterns and climate change causing extreme heat and drought conditions.
Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: More wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from distant fires blanketed northern Michigan skies last month, raising concerns among winemakers about potential impacts on the region’s $9 billion wine industry.
In rural communities, fears amplified by ‘AI slop’ and social media hamper solar boom
Rural Louisiana communities are rejecting solar farms due to widespread misinformation amplified by social media groups and AI-generated content, despite expert evidence showing solar poses no health or environmental risks.