Expedition Documents Final Days of Oceania's Last Tropical Glaciers

Puncak Jaya tropical glaciers climate change

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An expedition to Puncak Jaya in West Papua, Indonesia, reveals the drastic shrinkage of the 'eternity glaciers', with the largest losing 95% of its area since 2002, highlighting imminent planetary destruction due to climate change.

ملخص مُنشأ بالذكاء الاصطناعي

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Spain heatwave latest: Extreme weather warnings over 44C temperatures as firefighters tackle deadly wildfires

Southern Europe, particularly Spain, France, and Italy, is enduring a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 44C and widespread wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated, and excess deaths have been recorded, prompting Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to call for a climate change pact.

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Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across Europe Amid Heat Wave

Wildfires are forcing thousands of evacuations across France, Spain, and Italy as Europe braces for another heat wave. The fires have already burned more land than the annual average, with officials linking the severity to climate change and some blaming arsonists.

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Great Barrier Reef at 'very high risk' of severe coral bleaching due to El Niño

Scientists warn the Great Barrier Reef faces a "very high risk" of severe, widespread coral bleaching and potential ecosystem collapse due to a record-strength El Niño. Researchers at a symposium in Auckland highlighted the threat to coral species and the reef's overall health, already weakened by past bleaching events and other pressures.

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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Southern Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds, causing closures and minor flooding across the Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect manageable impact, with the storm dissipating in Texas by Friday.

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Extreme Heat, Supercharged by Climate Crisis, Is Drying Out Europe

A scientific analysis reveals extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, is driving severe drought across Europe. Conditions are 80x more likely in western Europe and 40x in eastern Europe, redefining drought as temperature-driven. This leads to water restrictions, wildfires, crop losses, and rising food/energy prices, with significant economic costs.

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UK Hosepipe Bans Spark Frustration and Culture War Over Exemptions

Hosepipe bans across large parts of England are causing public frustration and a "culture war" over exemptions for vulnerable groups. Critics blame water companies for significant leaks and AI data centers for high water consumption, while experts highlight climate change and aging infrastructure as root causes.

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