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  1. France: Wildfires tear though historic forest of Fontainebleau near Paris

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:38 -0000

    Two people have been arrested in France, on suspicion of deliberately having started a wildfire near Paris. In the famous Fontainebleau forest, hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the flames. Two thousand hectares of land have already burnt down – forcing the evacuation of around one …

  2. No, crows aren’t cleaning up cigarette butts in Sweden

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:01:00 -0000

    At least, not anymore. It’s best to never underestimate a crow. Mounting evidence shows the jet black birds display an intelligence rarely seen in other animals. The corvids have cognitive abilities similar to great apes, the ability to count and recognize human faces, and even use improvised tools. …

  3. The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance so powerful. It appears …

  4. Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:29:00 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A China-born American seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years, an advocacy group advising the family said Tuesday, a revelation that came a couple of months before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the U.S. The relatives of Youlin …

  5. Heatwave deaths: How extreme temperatures can kill

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:03:52 -0000

    It's been estimated that almost 3,000 people died from heat-related causes during the hot weather in May and June, ITV News Health Correspondent …

  6. Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:56:21 -0000

    To prepare, the world needs to focus on building energy independence through renewables and decentralisation. As hostilities between the United States and Iran reignite, global attention has shifted again to the immediate risks of the conflict. Across the Middle East, families have endured fear, …

  7. How Has Roman Concrete Lasted for Millennia? A 1,900-Year-Old Latrine Offers New Clues About the Material’s Impressive Durability

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:54:46 -0000

    Ancient Roman infrastructure has stood the test of time. Today, you can walk through Italy and see concrete buildings, roads and aqueducts that have …

  8. Maps show which states are getting hit hardest by extreme heat, excessive rainfall

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:00 -0000

    A heat wave continues to bake huge sections of the United States, lingering in parts of the desert Southwest and across the northern tier of the …

  9. Wildfires Ravage Fontainebleau Forest as France Marks Bastille Day.

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:44:47 -0000

    Wildfires continued to ravage the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Bastille Day, forcing emergency services to battle one of the most significant blazes ever recorded in the Île-de-France region

  10. Prepare for dangerous air pollution in the Northeast, thanks to Minnesota wildfires

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:50:00 -0000

    Wildfires in Minnesota are spewing dangerous smoke into the air that could soon pose a major air pollution threat to millions living in major U.S. …

  11. Trump Guts Two National Monuments 'At the Behest of Polluting Corporations Who Seek to Ravage Them'

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:55:57 -0000

    US President Donald Trump on Monday signed proclamations dramatically shrinking the size of two national monuments in Utah, eliminating roughly 3 …

  12. How much microplastic are we actually breathing in? Here’s what we do and still don’t know

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:48:53 -0000

    You’ve already inhaled thousands of microscopic particles today. Some will be dust, pollen or soot, and some are plastic. Microplastics – tiny …

  13. The costs of unilateralism and the path to restore US-European relations

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0000

    I recently spent a week in Brussels and Strasbourg, where I met with European government officials and business leaders, and other European …

  14. The US Approves Launch of Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:30:00 -0000

    The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat,” the European …

  15. Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:38:07 -0000

    Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months. France has been battling two wildfires that have scorched more than 1,300 hectares (about 3,200 acres) of forest south of Paris. Aircraft in the skies and firefighters on the ground worked throughout …

  16. Mozambique Rebuilds a Viable Breeding Population of White Rhinos After Decades of Local Extinction

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:45:43 -0000

    Between 1977 to 1992, Mozambique experienced a civil war, which became one of the deadliest conflicts of the 20th century. On top of the human toll, flora and fauna were also decimated—something particularly felt in Zinave National Park, home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinoceros. …

  17. California Adds $3500 State Rebate for First-Time EV Buyers

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:37:00 -0000

    Governor Gavin Newsom said the state is pushing back against Donald Trump's moves to axe federal tax incentives for electric car purchases. California is fighting back against the cancellation of federal electric vehicle purchase incentives by taking matters into state hands and adding a $3500 …

  18. 3 Idiots' Chatur’s Emotional Plea For Sonam Wangchuk: ‘Don’t Want Phunsukh Wangdu To Die’ [WATCH]

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:32:35 -0000

    Innovator, educator, and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who inspired the central character of 3 Idiots, portrayed by Aamir Khan, is fasting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar in CJP’s protest against the irregularities in NEET, demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmesh Pradhan. American actor …

  19. Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:46:18 -0000

    By altering the interpretation of a single word in the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration has made what could be a sweeping change to how wildlife is protected in the United States. That word is "harm." For more than 50 years, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service defined harm to refer to …

  20. A 37-year soil experiment revealed a hidden climate threat

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:20 -0000

    The world's longest-running soil warming experiment has revealed an unexpected climate concern. After nearly four decades, researchers found that …

  21. A swarm of solar ‘bees’ are coming to western North Carolina community hubs

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:45:00 -0000

    Small-scale solar microgrids for Appalachian communities could help keep communities warm and fed during future blackouts. Nearly two years ago, …

  22. Thousands died in England and Wales from recent heat waves: Report

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:39:09 -0000

    The total number of deaths exceeds 2,700. More than 2,700 people are estimated to have died in England and Wales in recent months as a result of …

  23. We tend to think of the Sahara as the world's great permanent desert, but researchers have found it was a green savanna with hippos, giraffes, and rivers as recently as 6,000 years ago — and that it collapsed into desert within one to two centuries, a tipping point so abrupt the rock paintings of those lakes outlasted the lakes themselves

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:30:54 -0000

    The Sahara is not a permanent fixture on geological timescales. During the African Humid Period, much of the region received enough rain to support …

  24. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Brags About Defeating 'DEI Bike Lanes'

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:53:39 -0000

    Duffy made a desperate attempt to drag infrastructure fixes into a one-sided culture war in an X post last week. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s thoughts took a strange path when he complained about “DEI bike lanes” in a baffling X post last Tuesday. In what seemed like a desperate attempt to …

  25. Data centers may be far from the savior that Wyoming is looking for

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:20:00 -0000

    Local and state governments must take valid public concerns seriously about massive water, electricity usage Wyoming is looking for a savior to …

  26. New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:54:41 -0000

    “We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will …

  27. AI, Defense Spending Fuel the Rush to Mine Minerals, Report Says

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0000

    The global mining industry says more extraction of rare earth minerals is necessary to fight climate change. But a new report says conventional …

  28. The red wines that made it to the Top 50 at DWWA 2026

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:43:22 -0000

    The 24 red Best in Show winners were a varied, globe-spanning collection, with established names and emerging talent. From the Andes and the Alps to an …

  29. Why These US National Parks Are Becoming More Dangerous for Tourists

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:46:28 -0000

    National parks in the United States have long been cherished destinations, offering stunning landscapes and the serene beauty of nature. However, …

  30. Bay Area Nears 100 Degrees, Under Heat Advisory as Wildfire Risk Spreads

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:38:47 -0000

    Monsoon moisture in the Bay Area has cleared — making way for scorching temperatures this week and increased fire risk in the region. The warming …