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1. Summer forecast gets big update for June. Here's what to know.

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:58:33 -0000

   The three-month forecast released June 18 by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center shows a widespread likelihood of above-normal temperatures. Summer officially starts June 21 – and with it, so does the heat. The three-month forecast released June 18 by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center shows a widespread …

2. Big Tech Is a Thief and a Liar, Says New York Times Publisher

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:15:59 -0000

   A.G. Sulzberger urges the media to unite and fight back. The publisher of The New York Times recently made an extraordinary speech about AI, …

3. 10 Places on Earth Where the Laws of Physics Seem to Bend and Break

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:07:49 -0000

   About three billion years ago, long before animals, forests, or even oxygen-rich air, something enormous slammed into the young Earth with a force …

4. 'Great countries don't hide from their history’: Inside Trump's restoration crisis

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:25:22 -0000

   ABC's Stephanie Ramos spoke with Alan Spears, of the National Parks Conservation Association, about President Trump’s effort to remove civil rights …

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   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:02:48 -0000

   Lubra, Nepal — "It has been 20 generations since the great monk, Trashi Gyaltsen, founded Lubra,” says Lama Tsultrim, speaking from the basement of his home in the Nepali Himalayas. His basement door is open, letting in both a cool wind and warm rays of sunlight. The spiritual leader is wearing a …

6. 'It belongs to all of us': How the High Seas Treaty is shaping global waters

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:02:34 -0000

   The High Seas Treaty entered into force in January 2026. Euronews Earth spoke to the High Seas Alliance's Nathalie Rey about what it means. "The high …

7. On This Day: Arctic Circle reaches record-setting 100 degrees

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:06 -0000

   On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the …

8. France braces for 'hottest days ever recorded' in second heatwave of 2026

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:49:24 -0000

   More than half of France is on alert for extreme heat, as forecasters warned of an intense and long-lasting heatwave that could see temperatures in Paris soar above 40C for the first time on a June day. France's weather service placed 60 of the country's 101 departments on orange heatwave alert – …

9. Weather So Brutal That Dean Passes Out at College Graduation

   Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0000

   Outdoor surface temperatures reached 155 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s official folks: El Niño is upon us. For some, that means get ready for an …

10. Not Honeysuckle Or Columbine: The Fiery Red Flower That Attracts Hummingbirds

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

    Did you know that, besides looking tremendous, hummingbirds play an important role in pollination? When they feed on a flower's nectar, pollen will …

11. For visiting World Cup fans and players, the biggest adjustment isn’t the weather so much, but perhaps the light

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Light transcends weather. It’s predictable, it’s universal, and its influence on living things — on mood, on biology, on the rhythms of daily life — …

12. Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:53:13 -0000

    In 2020, Jeff Bezos made what remains the largest individual philanthropic commitment to climate and nature ever: $10 billion, to be fully disbursed …

13. Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting crisis talks in France

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:23:47 -0000

    A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has prompted emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists …

14. Scientists may finally have discovered Mars' missing atmosphere and water 3 billion years after it disappeared

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:04:00 -0000

    Mars’ atmosphere has puzzled scientists for decades after losing its thickness and vast amounts of water more than three billion years ago. The Red …

15. This Solar EV Claims Up to 1,000 Miles of Range and Adds 40 Miles a Day

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

    California startup Aptera has built a driving prototype of its solar-powered EV capable of up to 1,000 miles on a single charge. Key Points Aptera created a hyper-efficient, solar-powered three-wheeled electric car after extensive redesign. • The car provides up to 40 daily solar miles, potentially …

16. A new app could help streamline loon data by enabling citizens to log observations

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:41:01 -0000

    Loons, beloved American waterbirds, face threats from climate change and pollution. An oil spill settlement funds a new phone app helping non-scientists to aid research on these birds.

17. Rooftop solar is in for a tough few years in the US

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

    This article is part of our ​“Chart of the Week” series. With solar panels getting cheaper each year and utility bills soaring, you might expect …

18. Western Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures continue to climb

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:13:07 -0000

    Western Europe sweltered under a punishing heatwave on Friday with temperatures expected to climb further in the coming days, prompting authorities across the continent to issue warnings and brace for prolonged extreme weather. In France, hundreds of schools were forced to tweak their timetables to …

19. End of summer holidays to Spain as temperatures could hit 50°C in next decade

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    Europe is set to experience another heatwave next week, with temperatures in Spain expected to hit close to 40°C. It also points to a trend of popular …

20. Why the electric SUV boom is a problem for climate, health and equity

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:48:00 -0000

    The rise of electric SUVs is challenging the idea of green transport, with experts warning that heavier vehicles could undermine climate, health and …

21. Trump's Reflecting Pool Disaster Exposed as More Details Revealed on Firm That Won No-Bid Contract

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:33:16 -0000

    New reports have revealed the full scope of President Donald Trump's disastrous renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which the …

22. Is air conditioning essential for coping with heatwaves? France might be changing its mind on the issue

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:38:48 -0000

    While more and more people are installing air conditioning, this technology is still seen by many as a misguided response to climate change. Some …

23. Heatwaves: five reasons why Victorian houses are cooler than modern buildings

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:41:37 -0000

    More than four million homes were built in the UK during the Victorian era. Victorian homes were constructed long before the complex computer models …

24. If you can’t find a Utah peach this year, climate change may be to blame

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:01:00 -0000

    On a sunny day in May, Tim Crandall should have been thinning peaches. It was a clear, windless afternoon in Utah County, the kind of deceptively cool …

25. Behold the Arctic Titan: Unveiling the Largest Polar Bear on Record

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:37:56 -0000

    Welcome to the wild side! As a wildlife enthusiast, you’re in for a treat. In this article, we will reveal the Arctic Titan – the largest Polar bear …

26. Canada Missed Chances to Inspect Titan Before Fatal Implosion

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    A new report shows that government agencies failed to communicate and includes recommendations for stronger oversight in a bid to avert future …

27. The Trump DOJ Is Trying to Do Elon Musk a Big Favor

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:44:11 -0000

    This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at Balls and Strikes. Since August of last …

28. Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:10 -0000

    In the mist-wrapped hills of northern Thailand, where cacao trees erupt from the rich, nutrient-dense soil, three little words are spreading fear …

29. California Could Be Hit By Hurricane This year

    Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:44:00 -0000

    The warming Pacific and the direction of winds toward the West Coast mean that conditions have become similar to those in the southern Atlantic. And, …

30. Obama encourages people to not give in to despair in current political climate

    Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:03:25 -0000

    Former President Barack Obama speaks at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, imploring Americans not to give in to cynicism and despair in the current divisive political climate.June 18, 2026