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Climate change made May’s Arctic heatwave 3C hotter, scientists say
Euronews
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“People often think of countries like India, Italy and the US when we talk about climate change and heatwaves,” says Dr Sarah Kew, researcher at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. But, as a new study from the World Weather Attribution...
Climate crisis sees world record second-hottest May
Camden Haven Courier
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June 11, 2025
A separate study, published by the World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists on Wednesday, found that human-caused climate change made a record-breaking heatwave in Iceland and Greenland last month about 3C hotter than it otherwise...
Who Wants to Play ‘Autocracy’?
Santa Barbara Independent - California
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July 8, 2025
Some people claim that games reflect the values of the society that created them. Oddly, one of America’s favorite old board games was Monopoly, even though its stated goal — that one person should own everything — was definitely un-American. This...
Researchers issue warning after witnessing unprecedented changes in Greenland — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 19, 2025
Greenland may seem far away, but what's happening there is a warning. by Kritiksha SharmaJune 19, 2025 Greenland's landscape is changing faster than expected — and the ripple effects could reach far beyond the Arctic. According to the...
UK weather: Somerset temperatures to hit 30C again as heatwave arrives
SomersetLive
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June 20, 2025
Temperatures across the UK will continue to rise today ahead of a scorching weekend. The highest temperatures forecast on Saturday when 34°C could be reached in eastern England – with the mercury rising to 30C in Somerset. Friday will be a warm...
Water and ice may reveal where rare earth elements are hiding
Earth.com
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We hear about minerals all the time. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and rare earth elements appear in the news almost every week. These minerals power phones, electric cars, and military equipment. Countries want them, companies want them, and...
New research casts doubt on ancient drying of northern Africa’s climate
Brown University News - Rhode Island
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June 19, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A study led by researchers from Brown University finds that rainfall patterns across northern Africa remained largely stable between 3.5 and 2.5 million years ago — a pivotal period in Earth’s climate history...
Warm and Humid Climate Conditions Set Stage for Pterosaurs to Take to Skies 220 Million Years Ago
Sci-News
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June 18, 2025
In new research, paleontologists combined data on the distribution of Triassic pterosauromorph (pterosaur + lagerpetid) fossils with information on the ancient climate in the same areas. Foffa et al. suggest that lagerpetids — and pterosauromorphs...
Scientists issue warning after discovering worrying phenomenon on iconic US mountaintop: 'The trends were clear'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
Mount Rainier's glaciers have always done more than decorate the skyline. The News Tribune reports they anchor ecosystems, feed rivers, and support nearby communities. Now, they're melting away faster than many imagined. What's happening? In the...
In defence of science: Let’s tell the truth on climate and health
Eco-Business
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June 19, 2025
Picture this: floods swallowing our neighbourhoods, hurricanes rewriting our maps, wildfires choking our cities – these aren’t previews of some distant apocalypse. They’re happening now, in our backyards, to our families. For decades, we’ve...
UK weather: Britain to reach boiling point as double-burner nationwide heatwave peaks this weekend
GB News
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June 19, 2025
A double-burner nationwide heatwave will peak this weekend as a duo of hot-weather drivers collide in a near-35C fire blast. Britain will reach boiling point over the coming days as freakish meteorological phenomena collide to push near-record...
Ocean currents carry centuries-old mercury pollution to Arctic, poisoning wildlife
Natural News
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June 18, 2025
Ocean currents carry centuries-old mercury pollution to Arctic, poisoning wildlife Decades of reduced mercury emissions have not lowered contamination in Arctic wildlife, with levels now 20 to 30 times higher than pre-industrial times. New...
OP-ED: Why Greenland Matters to U.S. National Security
WMAL - Washington D.C.
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June 18, 2025
Carla Sands | June 17, 2025 (The Washington Times) — Greenland is an essential strategic partner in ensuring peace and security for Americans and Europeans. Located just 600 miles from the U.S. East Coast, Greenland’s geographical positioning,...
Physics debunks climate alarmism: CO2 cannot overheat the planet – IT FEEDS THE WORLD
Natural News
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June 17, 2025
Physics debunks climate alarmism: CO2 cannot overheat the planet – IT FEEDS THE WORLD For decades, fearmongering politicians, corporate elites, and captured media have weaponized climate science to justify draconian regulations, wealth...
Middle East observers alarmed by US claim Israel's borders are 'illusions'
The National News
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Middle East experts say changing national borders in the region would cause chaos as US President Donald Trump and close ally Israel push policies to reshape alliances in the region. The warnings came after a US official, quoted anonymously in The...
Experts stunned as weather station records data not seen in nearly 60 years: 'Its persistence recently has been remarkable'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 18, 2025
The site was far from alone. by Timothy McGillJune 18, 2025 A weather station at a university close to the Irish Sea in the UK just measured its sunniest and warmest spring on record. It was an exceptionally warm meteorological spring for the rest...
Resources Top 5: Lithium Universe takes up challenge of recycling spent solar panels
Stockhead
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June 18, 2025
Managing solar panel waste and recovering valuable materials is a challenge taken up by Lithium Universe. Pic: Getty Images Lithium Universe is securing exclusive licensing rights to Microwave Joule Heating Technology A US$120m LOI from EXIM will...
LU7 acquires solar panel recycling technology
Townsville Bulletin
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June 18, 2025
Lithium Universe is securing exclusive licensing rights to Microwave Joule Heating Technology A US$120m LOI from EXIM will assist in developing the Tanbreez REE project Gold and antimony have been identified in data from historical drilling and...
Seeking Sustainable Fashion and Cracking a Greenland Mystery
Scientific American
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June 17, 2025
Seeking Sustainable Fashion and Cracking a Greenland Mystery Inside this double issue of SciAm, you’ll find black holes that burp up their stellar meals, metal detectorists that hit pay dirt, hope for psychopathy, the truth about testosterone and...
Macron in favor of Greenlanders' self-determination
MercoPress
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Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 08:43 UTC Greenland and the deep seas are not “up for grabs,” Macron insisted (Pic REUTERS) French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his country's solidarity with Greenland on Sunday in light of US President Donald...