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Mediterranean storms grow more intense amid rapid climate shifts

Climate change is amplifying extreme rainfall and devastating floods across the Mediterranean, with deadly storms now striking with increasing frequency and severity.

Samuel Granados reports for The New York Times.

In short:

  • Autumn storms killed hundreds, with unprecedented rainfall affecting areas from Spain to Libya.
  • The Mediterranean Sea, warming 20% faster than the global average, fuels stronger weather systems.
  • Urbanization along vulnerable coastlines has increased the population exposed to flash floods.

Why this matters:

As warming oceans feed severe weather, regions like the Mediterranean face an escalating flood crisis that threatens lives, infrastructure and ecosystems. With populations growing in flood-prone areas, the risk of large-scale disaster is mounting despite improved early warning systems.

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Climate change threatens drinking water safety worldwide

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Trump’s energy secretary seeks to curb climate-conscious retirement investing

Chris Wright, the new U.S. energy secretary and former fracking CEO, has been pushing to weaken rules that allow retirement fund managers to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when investing.

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Zack Colman reports for POLITICO.

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Germany’s conservative strongholds push back against climate policies

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Ajit Niranjan reports for The Guardian.

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China's role in Germany's wind energy sparks security concerns

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States push new rules as data centers strain electric grids

Lawmakers in multiple states are introducing bills to ensure data centers, which require massive amounts of electricity, cover their fair share of costs and don’t jeopardize grid reliability.

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Colorado bill aims to protect workers from extreme temperatures

Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would require employers to provide shade, heated areas, and water to protect workers from extreme heat and cold.

Sara Wilson reports for Colorado Newsline.

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