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Flash Floods Kill 100+ in DR Congo as Extreme Rains Batter Africa
South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo: Over a hundred people died after torrential rains caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away entire...
UN: Conflict and Climate Fuel World’s Highest Hunger Levels on Record
Rome, Italy: A new UN report finds the global number of people facing acute hunger is at an all-time high, surpassing 350 million in 2024. Ongoing...
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Plunges 68%, First Big Drop Under Lula
Brasília, Brazil: In a promising development, Brazil’s space agency data show Amazon deforestation dropped by 68% in April compared to the same...
Pacific Islanders Chide Wealthy Nations at UN Climate Summit
Bangkok, Thailand: Leaders from Pacific Island nations delivered passionate pleas at a United Nations climate forum, urging major industrialized...
Blasting Heat in India Spurs Cool Innovations: White Paint and Mist Sprayers Beat the Heat in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, India: With scorching 45°C temperatures this May, local authorities are rolling out creative ways to protect residents from extreme...
Fleeing Fire and Flood, Americans Seek Haven in Milder Climes – Rochester, NY a Surprising Magnet
Rochester, New York: Known mostly for its industrial past, Rochester is attracting Americans escaping extreme weather in states like Florida and...
Dutch NGO Sues Shell to Stop New Oil and Gas Projects
The Hague, Netherlands: Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands) filed a lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell demanding that the oil giant...
3M Settles for $450 M to Address New Jersey PFAS Pollution
New Jersey, USA: 3M agreed to a $450 million settlement with the state of New Jersey to address decades of contamination from PFAS chemicals,...
US Wildfire Damage Tracking Gaps Spark Fear of Rising Costs
Los Angeles, California: Wildfires have scorched tens of thousands of acres in 2025, yet it’s getting harder to tally just how devastating they...
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