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Tap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian village as climate-related thawing releases heavy metals
A Norwegian Arctic village has issued a tap water ban after permafrost thaw released heavy metal contaminants, with scientists warning other Arctic communities could face similar issues.
Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills
Wholesale gas costs are responsible for nearly 90% of UK electricity bill increases since 2020, according to analysis, contradicting narratives blaming net-zero policies.
Bank of America shares drop after third-quarter revenue miss and regulatory penalty
Bank of America shares fell nearly 5% after the bank reported a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty and revenue miss driven by weak trading operations in the third quarter.
Morgan Stanley tops estimates as equities trading revenue beats expectations by $909 million
Morgan Stanley’s third-quarter profit rose 6.5% to $4.91 billion as equities trading revenue surged 41% to $5.8 billion, beating expectations by $909 million.
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Is Iran Preparing to Permanently Block the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran’s Parliament reviews a bill to permanently ban certain vessels from the Strait of Hormuz while President Trump claims a deal is near, creating market uncertainty as Brent crude settles around $83 per barrel.
U.S. Solar and Storage Industry Statement on New Sec. 232 Tariffs on Solar
The Trump administration imposed tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and solar products, prompting industry groups to warn of manufacturing challenges and higher energy costs.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
Over 25 million people in England and Wales face hosepipe bans as drought conditions strain water supplies following sustained heat and low rainfall across the region.
Access to finance ‘strengthens climate resilience’ among sub-Saharan women
A new study finds that women’s access to formal finance strengthens households’ climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa, though broader efforts to address gender inequality are needed for long-term protection.
Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
European heatwaves are primarily driven by greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, despite recent media reports suggesting otherwise, according to climate scientists.
‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
Extreme rainfall and monsoon-driven floods have devastated multiple Asian countries this month, killing dozens and displacing hundreds of thousands, with climate scientists attributing the intensifying storms to human-caused climate change.
What another Texas flood revealed about the state’s warning system
Texas tested its improved flood warning systems when heavy rain struck the Hill Country last month, resulting in at least 12 inches of rainfall across multiple counties and only three deaths compared to 139 the previous year.
Wales wildfires could see nature take centuries to recover – environmentalists
Welsh environmental officials warn that habitats destroyed by wildfires this summer could take centuries to recover, particularly where peat soil has been incinerated in upland areas.
Drone warnings, sheltering in airports: South Korea battles historic heatwave
South Korea is experiencing unprecedented heat with temperatures reaching 42.5°C, prompting authorities to deploy drones warning farmers and residents sheltering in air-conditioned airports.
Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
A pilot study suggests restricting eating to a nine-hour window and avoiding food four hours before bed may help protect cognitive abilities in older women with overweight or obesity.
Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory
Over 100 artists, scientists and writers have urged the UK government to secure funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory after its radio telescope network faced a significant budget cut.
Children using social media at younger age appear to do worse in school tests
Children who open social media accounts at age 11-12 score lower on standardized tests than those who delay, with researchers attributing the gap partly to constant phone checking.