What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century
Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?
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As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life. But can they adapt quickly enough?
As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life.
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Women tackling coal dust and other eco wins this week
Indian women fight back against toxic coal dust, the US hits a solar milestone, and there's good news for soil in Kenya and cars worldwide.
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Preaching and teaching in a warming world
US pastors, a Ugandan musician and salmon-friendly tech delivered good environmental news this week.
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The climate conversation many US pastors avoid
As the Trump administration undoes scores of environmental protections, some Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do as the Bible asks and be good stewards of the land. But many others stay silent.
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Desalination hopes and reformed poachers
EVs surge in Ethiopia, former poachers offer seahorse tours and India's ghost villages are repopulated.
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Can Hawaii wean itself off oil imports?
Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.
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Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
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German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
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The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?
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Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage
Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain.
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The wind boom Trump couldn't stop
Even with fierce opposition, offshore wind projects are multiplying along US coasts — signaling a massive shift in energy.
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Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world. Why is this a problem? And how can we stop it without sitting in the dark?
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Extreme climate scenario fades, but warming continues
The rapid rollout of renewable energy is helping to shift emissions trends, but expected temperature rises remain high as the UN moves to tighten countries' commitments.
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Researchers spot humpback whales off Australia and Brazil — longest lifetime journey on record
Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It's the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species.
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EU is failing to cut pesticide use
With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc.
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China goes electric, but can it get off coal?
The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables.
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Why men are less worried than women about climate change
From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back.
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Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires
More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse.
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The sea that is vanishing in real time
The world's largest inland body of water is retreating at an alarming speed. From stranded buildings to vanishing habitats, scientists warn the Caspian Sea may be approaching a tipping point.
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