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Climate crisis driving exponential rise in most extreme wildfires
Scientists warn of ‘scary’ feedback loop in which fires create more heating, which causes more fires worldwide
The climate crisis is driving an exponential rise in the most extreme wildfires in key regions around the world, research has revealed.
The wildfires can cause catastrophic loss of human life, property and wildlife and cause billions of dollars of damage. Scientists say this is climate change “playing out in front of our eyes”.
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By reflecting a world in crisis, art can be a powerful part of the climate solution
Artists can open hearts and minds to inspire environmental action, and help grieve the loss and damage already inflicted. Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon ...Climate -
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Inside the surprising rise of cornhole, America's most popular sport
America's most popular sport might surprise you. In recent years, cornhole has exploded in popularity to take the title from activities like swimming and bowling. -
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‘It’s not beautiful, but you can still eat it’: climate crisis leads to more wonky vegetables in Netherlands
Crowdfunding scheme salvages ‘imperfect’ fruit and veg following the country’s wettest autumn, winter and spring on record . When 31-year-old Dutch farmer Bastiaan Blok dug up his latest crop, the weather had taken a disastrous toll. His onions – ...Climate -
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Wildfires ravaging Arctic Circle - EU monitor
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Climate extremists are also ruining the Olympics
The Parisian organizers say, given “the social and environmental challenges of today” that “sport needs to be transformed.” No, it does not.Climate -
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The dazzling rise and fall of Macronism
Emmanuel Macron wanted to save France from the far right. It has never been closer to power -
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Tractor Supply abandons DEI and climate goals
Home improvement and agriculture chain store Tractor Supply is eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and climate goals after weeks of conservative backlash. In a statement released Thursday, the company said it works hard ...Climate -
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Will Extreme Heat Hold Back Saudi Arabia and Other Gulf States?
The high temperatures blamed for the deaths of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia are taking a broad toll in countries that have spent vast sums to attract tourists and investors. -
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For India's garbage pickers, a miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat
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Canada’s 2023 wildfires created four times more emissions than planes did last year – report
Months-long fires spewed about the same amount of carbon dioxide that 647m cars put in the air in a year, data shows. Catastrophic Canadian warming-fueled wildfires last year pumped more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than India did by ...
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American media heavyweights tell president: it’s time to quit
Pressure mounts as the New York Times and some of Biden’s strongest backers join the call. Amid a howling chorus of derision over Joe Biden’s substandard debate performance against Donald Trump, one voice seemed to resonate more powerfully than ... -
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy repeats plea for more weapons after Russian attack near Zaporizhzhia kills seven
President cites daily strikes in appeal to allies; Russian attack on Donetsk villages kills four while five dead in Ukrainian strikes on Russian village. What we know on day 858. See all our Ukraine war coverageRussian forces fired missiles at the ...Ukraine -
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Bolivia’s president accused of plotting coup against himself to boost popularity
Opponents say abortive raid on palace by angry ex-army chief was a stunt to bolster support . It was the armoured vehicles circling the Plaza Murillo - the normally tranquil central square in historic downtown La Paz – that initially set Bolivians ... -
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Uncovered: 428-year-old secret dossier reveals Elizabeth I’s network of spies
A list compiled by spymaster Robert Cecil gives an insight into the beginnings of the secret service, says historian. For more than a century, it lay undisturbed in the National Archives: a single sheet of paper, headed The names of the ... -
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Germany’s Havertz and Musiala shrug off storm delay to sink furious Denmark
The elements knocked a wild, sometimes thrilling match off kilter and then the deadening technocracy that is smothering elite football took its turn, too. At the end of it all Germany could celebrate to the strains of new wave classic Major Tom, ...