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Destroyed crops, riverbed cyclists and a ‘Rock of Starvation’: how drought has devastated the Danube

The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river, where some residents are struggling to secure drinking water.

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As summer heat waves intensify, North Carolina advocates push for farmworker protection

Agricultural workers and advocates gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina last week to highlight the contributions of immigrant farmworkers and the dangers they face working in extreme heat.

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New studies portray Amazon as surprisingly resilient, but tipping point looms

Three 2026 studies reveal that the Amazon can regrow quickly, but deforestation and warming could trigger a system-wide tipping point in the next 15 years.
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The data center industry’s PR blitz is backfiring

In an effort to counter souring public sentiment, a group called North Carolina Connects has been running ads on TV, radio, and social media promoting data centers.

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The EPA's data on cancer risk from air pollution has gone dark

For decades, communities have relied on the agency's cancer risk estimates to hold polluters accountable. This year, it's missing.
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With Puerto Rico’s water crisis, climate change meets ineptitude

Puerto Rico's ongoing water crisis made national headlines last week, as many were left without water for days, and now the majority of the island is facing drought conditions.

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‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days

A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.
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In Arizona, the thermostat is driving voters to the polls

Record heat, two rate hikes and a data center boom have turned utility bills — not climate — into the state’s most volatile issue.
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Hot weather forces marathons to consider changes to help runners

Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change. Many races are shifting dates, starting earlier, or offering shorter runs.

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Urban heat islands have solutions; many tropical cities can’t afford them

Urban heat islands pose a growing global health threat, but in tropical cities, the peril is surging.

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Heat waves cost some Toronto residents more

Climate change is bringing more frequent heat waves to cities, but not all residents have equal access to space to cool down.

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