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One Day Of Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Across India, Study Estimates
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions were prevailing in north, central and east India, with temperatures consistently exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana over past few days.
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Once Insect-Free Iceland Now Sees Mosquitoes Amid Climate Change
Researchers have confirmed mosquitoes were detected just north of Reykjavik. The find officially ends Iceland’s status as the only Arctic nation without the biting insects.
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Climate Change Is Making Strokes More Frequent And Deadly, Warns World Stroke Organization
Climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme heat, rapid humidity shifts and exposure to dust and sandstorms increasing the risk of having a stroke, according to a scientific statement by experts from the World Stroke Organ
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American Dream Fading? 40% Of Indian Americans Consider Leaving The US, Survey Reveals Top Reasons
The political climate is at the heart of this change, with 58% of those thinking about leaving saying it was the main reason.
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Heatwave Alert Issued In Many Indian States: Doctor Explains Safety Tips, Do's And Don'ts
With heatwave alerts across India, experts warn of rising health risks. A doctor explains why extreme heat stresses the body, who is most vulnerable, and essential do's and don'ts to prevent heatstroke, dehydration, and organ damage.
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Snow, Strong Wind Batter Parts Of US With Threat Of Thunderstorms, Tornadoes
A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains.
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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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How One Year Of Trump's Return Reshaped The US And The World
Since inauguration day, Trump has issued 228 executive orders, implemented hardline immigration crackdowns with hundreds of thousands deported, and imposed broad tariffs affecting global trade.
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Earth May Have Crossed Its First Climate Tipping Point as Coral Reefs Collapse
Global coral reefs have reached a tipping point due to surging temperatures, warning of irreversible climate impacts on ecosystems and humans alike.
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How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
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Sea Ice To Ocean Currents, Antarctica Is Undergoing Abrupt Changes
Melting sea ice allows oceans to warm more rapidly, which melts more sea ice. Once triggered, they can be difficult or even impossible to reverse on timescales meaningful to humans.
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Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
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Study Reveals Impact Of Heat Extremes On Tropical Birds' Populations
The study found that while shifts in average temperature and rainfall have some influence, the biggest climate threat to birds, particularly in tropical regions, comes from exposure to extreme heat.
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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Records Largest Annual Coral Loss In 4 Decades
The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its greatest annual loss of live coral across most of its expanse in four decades of record-keeping, Australian authorities say.
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One Day Of Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Across India, Study Estimates
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions were prevailing in north, central and east India, with temperatures consistently exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana over past few days.
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Once Insect-Free Iceland Now Sees Mosquitoes Amid Climate Change
Researchers have confirmed mosquitoes were detected just north of Reykjavik. The find officially ends Iceland’s status as the only Arctic nation without the biting insects.
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Climate Change Is Making Strokes More Frequent And Deadly, Warns World Stroke Organization
Climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme heat, rapid humidity shifts and exposure to dust and sandstorms increasing the risk of having a stroke, according to a scientific statement by experts from the World Stroke Organ
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American Dream Fading? 40% Of Indian Americans Consider Leaving The US, Survey Reveals Top Reasons
The political climate is at the heart of this change, with 58% of those thinking about leaving saying it was the main reason.
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Heatwave Alert Issued In Many Indian States: Doctor Explains Safety Tips, Do's And Don'ts
With heatwave alerts across India, experts warn of rising health risks. A doctor explains why extreme heat stresses the body, who is most vulnerable, and essential do's and don'ts to prevent heatstroke, dehydration, and organ damage.
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Snow, Strong Wind Batter Parts Of US With Threat Of Thunderstorms, Tornadoes
A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains.
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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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How One Year Of Trump's Return Reshaped The US And The World
Since inauguration day, Trump has issued 228 executive orders, implemented hardline immigration crackdowns with hundreds of thousands deported, and imposed broad tariffs affecting global trade.
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Earth May Have Crossed Its First Climate Tipping Point as Coral Reefs Collapse
Global coral reefs have reached a tipping point due to surging temperatures, warning of irreversible climate impacts on ecosystems and humans alike.
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How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
-
Sea Ice To Ocean Currents, Antarctica Is Undergoing Abrupt Changes
Melting sea ice allows oceans to warm more rapidly, which melts more sea ice. Once triggered, they can be difficult or even impossible to reverse on timescales meaningful to humans.
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Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
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Study Reveals Impact Of Heat Extremes On Tropical Birds' Populations
The study found that while shifts in average temperature and rainfall have some influence, the biggest climate threat to birds, particularly in tropical regions, comes from exposure to extreme heat.
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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Records Largest Annual Coral Loss In 4 Decades
The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its greatest annual loss of live coral across most of its expanse in four decades of record-keeping, Australian authorities say.
