African leaders urge shift from climate aid to climate investment at Addis Ababa summit
Delegates at the second Africa Climate Summit press for financing reforms, debt relief and continent-led adaptation ahead of COP30
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Tropical Storm Tapah Makes Landfall in Southern China, Triggers Evacuations and Widespread Disruptions
Authorities in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao suspend services and evacuate tens of thousands as Tapah moves inland toward Guangxi
Waste firm says disposable vape ban failing as more devices end up in recycling
Biffa reports a rise in incorrectly disposed vapes and ongoing fires at recycling sites despite June ban on single‑use devices
Senedd report finds 'critical gaps' in Wales' response to Storms Bert and Darragh
Inquiry urges overhaul of emergency funding, insurance access and mental-health support after repeated flooding in late 2024
Study: Rising U.S. Temperatures Linked to Increased Consumption of Sugary Drinks and Desserts
Researchers find hotter days drive small daily increases in added sugar intake that add up over time, disproportionately affecting low-income and less-educated households
Warming seas could halve populations of crucial phytoplankton, study warns
Decade-long sampling shows Prochlorococcus — a foundational marine microbe that produces oxygen and base food — may decline sharply in tropical oceans as surface waters warm
Warmer temperatures tied to higher sugar purchases, study warns climate change could worsen obesity risk
Analysis of 2004–2019 U.S. household purchasing data finds sugar bought rises with daily temperature; authors say projected warming could increase daily sugar intake and hit poorer groups hardest
Hurricane Kiko Weakens but Threatens Hawaii with Life-Threatening Rip Currents
As Kiko drifts north of the main islands, state officials declare emergency and warn of dangerous surf and swells
Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park; public voting set for Sept. 23–30
The National Park Service stages the 11th annual bracket-style contest celebrating brown bears bulking up for hibernation; organizers note a recent livestreamed altercation among contestants.