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  1. Okay, These El Niño Forecasts Are Getting Ridiculous

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:12 -0000

    This event is on track to "obliterate" the previous record. Every time I think the El Niño forecast can’t possibly get worse, the models prove me …

  2. The Man Who Tells the Truth Netanyahu Doesn’t Want the World to Hear

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Under editor in chief Aluf Benn, Haaretz is the only major Israeli media outlet to show Israelis the images and tell them the stories they don’t want …

  3. Trump blames mismanagement for the Canadian wildfires. This new study shows the real cause

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:47:36 -0000

    A study by World Weather Attribution points to human-caused climate change. Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released …

  4. Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:44:39 -0000

    An offshore wind company said Thursday that it reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects under development off New York, California and Louisiana. This latest agreement brings the total amount spent on such settlements to nearly $4 billion. RWE U.S. …

  5. Google DeepMind chief AI officer warns the odds of AI wiping out the human race are ‘not zero’—but she disagrees with Elon Musk’s predictions

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0000

    While Elon Musk has consistently painted a utopian picture of AI’s future, many other tech leaders and governments have been sounding the alarm about …

  6. El Niño could unleash ocean heat that sends 2026 into record-breaking territory

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:27:47 -0000

    This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat. Wildfires are burning in North …

  7. DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:23:04 -0000

    Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. …

  8. Wales' wildfires could see nature take centuries to recover, environmentalists say

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:11:52 -0000

    It could be hundreds of years before habitats destroyed by wildfires in Wales recover, an environment watchdog has said. Nick Thomas, from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), said if soil had been incinerated in upland areas rich in peat, which grows at about a millimetre a year, it could take centuries …

  9. A ‘Super’ El Niño Is Here. What Does It Mean for the Bay Area?

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:59:42 -0000

    Experts are bracing for big storm surges and king tides, flooding, and a host of impacts on wildlife and ecosystems. But more rainfall isn’t …

  10. Homeowners are paying much more for insurance — and keeping coverage is getting harder

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:37:41 -0000

    Homeowners insurance costs are swelling rapidly for consumers — and even for those able to pay, policies are getting harder to keep as insurers drop …

  11. ‘Living plastic’ can break down in just 6 days

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0000

    Plastic products could soon have a built-in self-destruct feature. Scientists have found a way to incorporate bacteria into plastic products that can …

  12. Supreme Court Reveals Major Cases on Docket for October—Full List

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:39:23 -0000

    The Supreme Court will kick off its new term in October with seven cases over its first two weeks back on the bench, tackling disputes over climate …

  13. Is Trump the GOAT of Presidential Corruption?

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The president’s gluttony for graft is the only truly remarkable thing about his political career. President Donald Trump is an unimpressive person. He …

  14. Only two complete dodo skulls are known to exist. Scientists just looked inside them – and discovered this

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:47:49 -0000

    It turns out these flightless, supersized pigeons may have been a lot smarter than people think… The dodo may have disappeared more than 350 years …

  15. Wars, Wildfires and Migrants Leave Europe Straining for Control

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:43:21 -0000

    A brutal summer has exposed how much pressure European countries are under from forces largely out of their grip: war in Iran and Ukraine, record heat and more. Once again in recent days, Europe has seemed to be watching from the sidelines as its destiny is shaped by outside forces. Would President …

  16. Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:19:05 -0000

    ROME (AP) — Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent. The extreme weather has pushed …

  17. I Finally Found Outdoor Solar String Lights That Turn on Automatically and Light Up My Yard—No Plugs or Cords Required

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0000

    Bye, bye extension cords. Two years ago, I spent hundreds of dollars on 100-foot outdoor string lights, and very quickly, my husband grew to hate them. …

  18. US Western Wildfire Could Be Latest Climate Disaster To Unsettle Property Insurance Market - Eurasia Review

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:59:20 -0000

    Key Takeaways: A major wildfire that destroyed roughly 700 homes in Spokane has introduced new uncertainty into Washington’s property insurance …

  19. Where are the storms? More are coming, hurricane outlook says

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:56 -0000

    Colorado State University has updated its influential hurricane outlook as peak season approaches. Forecasters still expect more storms to form, despite a slow start to the season. It's the first week of August and legions of people aren't reflexively refreshing their screens to check the progress …

  20. Extreme Heat Is Making Takeoffs Harder. Now Airlines May Need to Bump Passengers to Keep Flights Safe

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:02:43 -0000

    After temperatures at one airport hit 114 degrees Fahrenheit, a major carrier asked passengers to give up their seats. It’s a scenario that other travelers may start to face. The tarmac is heating up. Experts say extreme temperatures could start to disrupt flights and travel plans. Hotter days can …

  21. Why Is Canada on Fire, Really?

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Canada is on fire, again. Flames are burning across the country. A record-breaking summer has set the province of Ontario in particular ablaze. In …

  22. Ancient North American Cultures Had Deep Knowledge of Prehistoric Landscapes

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:15:17 -0000

    There’s a tendency to imagine ancient North America as an untamed wilderness, inhabited by small, nomadic groups who moved across the land without …

  23. It’s getting too hot to fly: climate‑driven heat waves are forcing airlines to dump passengers and cargo

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:14:08 -0000

    Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less …

  24. Bidenomics Was More Successful Than People Think

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Conventional wisdom holds that Joe Biden’s bet on climate investment was a bust. The data suggest otherwise. Joe Biden’s signature climate law was not just about climate. The Inflation Reduction Act was also a big bet on a particular theory of politics: Pass a law that creates factories and …

  25. Photographer Captured 37 Close-Up Nature Shots That Reveal A World We Usually Never Get To See

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:34:50 -0000

    Whether you’re a photography, art, or nature lover, get ready to add some color to your day and discover the tiny wonders of our planet up …

  26. Todd Blanche Is Claiming That He Can Ban Abortion In Any State

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:17:15 -0000

    As he fights to be confirmed as attorney general, Blanche is trying to appease Christian-right groups with wild legal theories about restricting …

  27. World War II Nazi ships and mammoth bones appear as Europe's rivers dry up

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:56:22 -0000

    In the middle of the Danube river separating Serbia and Romania, a rusty hull is visible along with a broken mast. The ship, near the Serbian port of …

  28. Trump May Be Forced to Resume Wind Project Permits

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:15:19 -0000

    On Trump’s polysilicon tariffs, Oklo’s milestone, and black lung Current conditions: The heat dome in the American Southwest is worsening, with …

  29. Unearthed paper exposes Dem House hopeful's 'insane' proposal for meeting climate goals

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:46 -0000

    Manny Rutinel, Democratic candidate for Congress in Colorado’ 8th Congressional District, once co-authored a paper that argued that livestock — not fossil fuels — should be more of a focus to combat global warming. "Simply put, achieving the Paris Agreement goals will be nearly impossible without …

  30. Poll shows how extreme heat is changing Americans' lives

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:37:36 -0000

    Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she's used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, …