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Extreme heat is not an equal-opportunity killer

Power shutoffs, no A/C, outdoor work. In a nation built on inequality, extreme heat's victims are exactly who you'd expect.
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Why heat waves heighten the risk of blackouts

When extreme heat hits, people turn to AC, but what if the grid fails? From France to the US, heat waves are pushing power systems to the limit, raising blackout risks and energy prices when electricity is needed most.
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The Pacific Ocean is running a fever. Why that’s an ominous sign

A marine heat wave covering an area eight times the size of the United States could soon fuel serious storms and extreme heat.
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Australia’s seagrass meadows under pressure as climate change turns up the heat

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is renowned for its coral, but far less so for its expansive seagrass meadows.

A dhow, a traditional sailing vessel for the region, sailing past a larger ship near the port of Zanzibar, Tanzania.

East Africa’s coastal communities adapt to climate change and declining fisheries

Across East Africa’s coastline, climate change and industrial fishing are threatening the livelihoods of millions who depend on the ocean.
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‘Better safe than sorry’: Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic fish

Climate crisis and warming waters have attracted long-toothed pufferfish to new parts of the Mediterranean.

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Indiana groups file lawsuit against EPA over air pollution permits

Groups filed a lawsuit against the EPA saying the agency failed to adhere to provisions under Clean Air Act when considering a steel maker's permit.
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Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy

New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics and petrochemicals.
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5 questions answered as solar tax credits phase out

Many utility-scale developers planned ahead, signaling the looming deadline may not be a massive disruption.
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German startups compete in global race for nuclear fusion

Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corporations and private investors.

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