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Climate, migration and conflict mix to create ‘deadly’ intense tropical storms like Chido

Cyclone Chido was an “intense tropical cyclone”, equivalent to a category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic. It made landfall in Mayotte, a small island lying to the north-west of Madagascar on December 14, generating wind gusts approaching 155mph (250km/hr). Later on, it hit Mozambique, East Africa with the same ferocity.

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A stretchy alternative for yoghurt pot lids

Brief letters: Yoghurt tops | The unceasing evil of brussels sprouts | Cheddar Gorge | Property developers | Old Etonians

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Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was likely to get soaked. Squirt had notoriously accurate aim.

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Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers

More than one-third of all animals on Earth, from beetles to cows to elephants, depend on plant-based diets. Plants are a low-calorie food source, so it can be challenging for animals to consume enough energy to meet their needs. Now climate change is reducing the nutritional value of some foods…

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Ash dieback experts identify shoots of hope for Britain’s threatened trees

As the deadly fungal disease tightens its grip, scientific efforts to protect ash trees are advancing

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CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years’ worth from UK households

New research comes as dozens of small potential fields have received some form of license from the government

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Country diary: This ‘unprofitable land’ could hardly be richer

Teesdale, North Pennines: In this stretch between farmland and riverbank, the plant life is thick, and harbouring legions of insects and larvae

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Blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in ‘thrilling’ Peru expedition

Scientists surprised to find so many animals unknown to science in Alto Mayo, a well-populated region

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‘We’re gobsmacked’: climate groups angered by Labor’s ‘no new coalmines’ claim

Campaigners say Queensland mine given go-ahead this week is a new development, not an extension of an existing mine

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Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Industrial waste from a chocolate factory has killed the effluent-eating bacteria at a sewage plant, closing beaches along a major river.

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Fighting Woodside on a boat with Tim Winton and John Butler

A dozen marine scientists, filmmakers and conservationists — including an author and musician — head to Scott Reef to document the threats it faces.

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Brownsville Elected Officials Are Doing PR for Embattled LNG Megaproject

The mayor, county judge, and others are parroting talking points provided by liquefied natural gas developer NextDecade, as the company faces another legal hurdle.

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The carbon tax needs fixing, not axing — Canada needs a progressive carbon tax

Carbon taxes are a key tool in humanity’s efforts to avoid global warming above 2 C. The idea of a carbon tax is simple: it works by making carbon-intensive activities more expensive, thus encouraging individuals to reduce these activities.

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Getting people out of their cars is possible with the right plans and policies – case study

Around the world, people are being encouraged to travel by foot, bike or public transport rather than by car. The reasons are many and varied: to mitigate climate change, pollution, traffic congestion and infrastructure costs, and to improve health and wellbeing.

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Heatwaves and bushfires can be a dangerous mix for the electricity grid. Here’s how to shore up your supplies this summer

The Australian summer has started to unleash its power. On Monday, the Victorian town of Walpeup reached 47.1°C, and towns in Queensland, western New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory all hit temperatures above 45°C.

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Climate anger can lead to action – or curdle into despair. We found out why

Strong emotional responses to environmental problems are remarkably common. We know people are angry about climate change – but how many?

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People already live alongside predators in India and Kenya – here’s how it could work in Scotland

On my way to the Scottish Highlands for the first time, I was mesmerised by the beauty of the landscapes and struck by its resemblance to the North American wilderness, albeit without the wildlife.

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Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands

Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is expected to reach up to US$63 billion (£50 billion)…

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Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state except Alaska, so nearly everyone has seen a monarch flutter by on a warm day.

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Revealed: how a US public university courted the gas industry despite climate impacts

McNeese State University in Louisiana building a liquefied natural gas center, prompting fears of ‘corporate capture’

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Bird flu sweeps through zoos with ‘grave implications’ for endangered animals

Call for additional precautions as captive species including lions, tigers and cheetahs are killed by virus

The Guardian - US

Biden declares tougher 2035 emissions targets weeks before Trump return

President formally files new plans under Paris agreement and hails ‘boldest climate agenda in American history’

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The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means

During wartime, the effects on the environment from such accidents are likely to be far worse than usual.

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Albanese government approves four coalmine expansions as Greens condemn ‘despicable’ move

Tanya Plibersek says projects in NSW and Queensland produce coal for making essential steel as critics say move ‘opposite of climate action’

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Just four fines issued for wood-burning complaints in a year in England

Law around illegal wood burning in smoke-control areas is not being enforced, campaigners say

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