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1. Every Fan's Guide to the 2026 World Cup

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:39:54 -0000

   The wait is almost over. Soccer's biggest event kicks off June 11 and is already stoking a firestorm of burning questions. Can Argentina become the first repeat champion since 1962? Will Mbappé claim the Golden Ball? And the big one: Is this the USMNT’s year? What to know about the first three-host-nation tournament, a grueling slog that will require eight matches to win. Plus, geopolitical tensions, price gouging, and can a 48-team World Cup have a Group of Death? Keep an eye on Group I.

2. Trump, who has repeatedly called climate change fake, is now threatening Brazil with tariffs over the deforestation of the Amazon

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:27:07 -0000

   In the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump made a special effort to deny the impacts of climate change. In a September 2025 United …

3. Singapore Brings Back 19th-Century Tech to Beat Warming Climate

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0000

   Deep underneath Singapore’s northeastern district of Punggol, a five-kilometer network of metal pipes roars as it pumps chilled water to cool offices …

4. Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:15:00 -0000

   Trump administration officials earlier this year killed a federal criminal investigation into the coal empire owned by Sen. Jim Justice, a Republican …

5. Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change?

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:57:06 -0000

   The common wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests it actually helps Democrats. As the midterm elections approach, something strange has …

6. Hail Is Changing, And Scientists Warn It Could Become More Dangerous

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:31 -0000

   Everyone has a storm story – whether it's that time you just escaped a downpour, or the hailstorm that wrote off your car. Even though hailstorms are …

7. MAGA Is Worried About Male Fertility. Trump Is Killing Their Sperm.

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0000

   There’s some scientific backing for the idea that sperm count is declining. But Republican environmental policies are making it worse. Male …

8. The Trump administration won’t face the facts

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:45 -0000

   Published June 08, 2026 Since Donald Trump took office last year, his administration’s actions have made hunger, teen suicide, tornadoes and other …

9. ‘More important than food’: Extreme heat is shifting how Indians think about AC

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:10 -0000

   By the first week of April, Mohammad Asif could no longer sleep. The ceiling fan in his rented room in Delhi whirred through the night, pushing hot …

10. 'We need to get off fossil fuels': COP31 negotiations chief tells AFP

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:05:49 -0000

    The incoming COP31 negotiations president told AFP on Monday the Middle East war underscored the need to "get off fossil fuels" and rejected …

11. Sea Level Rise Is Accelerating, And We Now Know The Biggest Reason Why

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:00:56 -0000

    A thorough reexamination of scientific data has revealed that the rate of sea-level rise is accelerating, and the primary driver might not be what …

12. Heat concerns for fans and players at FIFA World Cup

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:24:18 -0000

    HOT MATCHUP ⚽️: As the FIFA World Cup approaches, officials are issuing precautions for players and fans attending the games. #Worldcup #FIFA #Soccer …

13. Trump Administration Steps in to Help Ally Violate Environmental Laws

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:36:00 -0000

    The Trump administration has intervened to squash a criminal investigation into coal companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. ProPublica …

14. Federal Court Tosses Out Trump’s Limits on Solar and Wind Tax Credits

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:11:47 -0000

    On desalination, Japanese nuclear, and Latin American hydroelectricity Current conditions: Des Moines, Iowa, is bracing for thunderstorms through …

15. Police identify 5 people facing charges in connection with protest outside Boston hotel

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:52:49 -0000

    Police have identified five people who were arrested Monday morning in connection with a climate protest outside a hotel in Boston’s Back Bay.Laura …

16. Pioneering grid battery nudges California closer to 24/7 clean energy

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

    The Tumbleweed installation just went online in Kern County. It can store clean energy and discharge it for eight hours straight, a harbinger of …

17. Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if they’re the right type

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:04:00 -0000

    Trees are one of the most popular responses because they provide shade and reduce the amount of heat absorbed by surrounding surfaces. But outdoor …

18. As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:10:45 -0000

    In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking …

19. How the Next UN Chief Can End the Era of Stalled Multilateralism

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:28:57 -0000

    The word “negotiation” has barely appeared in the vision statements of the candidates running for United Nations secretary- general this year. Yet, …

20. Scientists sound alarm on World Oceans Day as Trump axes deep-sea monitoring

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:44:24 -0000

    The United States has removed hundreds of deep-sea instruments used to monitor the impact of climate change on marine environments, alarming scientists as the United Nations marks World Oceans Day. The development is the latest blow to environmental and climate research, which has faced repeated …

21. How a renewable energy vision 10 years ago is becoming a reality

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:06:10 -0000

    The death toll and destruction of civilian infrastructure from the US-Israel war on Iran has been devastating and, additionally, the conflict has …

22. How AI helps spot wildfires before 911 calls

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:18:06 -0000

    As wildfires become faster moving and more destructive with climate change, agencies across the West are adopting AI-powered cameras, satellite …

23. Brace for 'record-breaking heat' in a coast-to-coast heat wave

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:03:21 -0000

    Summer heat is on the way from coast to coast, forecasters say, with high temperatures well into the 80s and 90s and even 100s in some areas. In fact, the national temperature outlook map for June 11-17 shows that above-normal temperatures are forecast for the entire lower 48 states. A "period of …

24. Ecology Says Forests That Were Clear-Cut a Century Ago Are Now Communicating Underground Through Fungal Networks That Predate the Trees Themselves

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

    Walk through a seemingly ordinary second-growth forest and you might feel like you are simply surrounded by a bunch of individual trees trying to …

25. What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:46:15 -0000

    Agriculture today is a massive, globally interconnected industry. That interconnectivity has brought jobs and varied foods to people who might not …

26. The 10 hottest summers in Phoenix history: How will 2026 stack up?

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:57:32 -0000

    “Summer has always been hot in Phoenix.” That’s a common refrain from climate change deniers, and in the most basic sense, they are not wrong. Summer …

27. This U.S. City Has the Worst Termite Problem for the Fourth Year in a Row—and It’s a Major Travel Hot Spot

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:53:00 -0000

    A Florida city ranks as the top U.S. city for termites due to its warm, humid climate. Dealing with termites can be a scary burden, and a new report reveals some cities are more termite-prone than others. With its tropical climate, sunny skies, and high humidity, Miami ranked as the worst city in …

28. Wild Rice Faces Numerous Threats—and Has Determined Protectors

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:55:00 -0000

    Groups work to identify, save and reseed areas to help the culturally significant resource thrive as climate change portends more strains.Bazile …

29. Exclusive: EPA scientists say they are being pushed to downplay potential risks of household products

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:08 -0000

    Inside the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency, scientists say they’re under pressure to alter safety reviews of chemicals commonly found in consumer products like household cleaners and cosmetics to make risks to human health and the environment disappear on paper. Multiple …

30. Satellite images show mangrove forests are now expanding after decades of decline

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:12:21 -0000

    After decades of decline from human development and extreme weather, the world's mangroves are growing again, according to a surprising new study …