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Volunteers Needed for Insect Survey Across South-East England

Drivers in south-east England are urged to join the Bugs Matter survey, counting insects on vehicles to track a 59% decline in flying insects and support vital ecosystem research.

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England Sewage Spills Nearly Halved in 2025 Mainly Due to Drier Weather

In 2025, sewage spills in England dropped by 48%, mainly due to drier weather, though environmental groups warn this is not true progress. Investment in infrastructure is increasing to address ongoing pollution risks.

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Scientists Heat Rocky Mountain Meadow by 2C, Revealing Rapid Ecosystem Changes

A 29-year Colorado experiment heating Rocky Mountain meadows by 2C reveals rapid shrub expansion and ecosystem shifts, signaling global climate change impacts on fragile alpine and Arctic habitats.

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UN Warns of Record Climate Imbalance as El Niño Approaches

The UN's World Meteorological Organization warns Earth's climate is at an unprecedented imbalance, driven by greenhouse gases and threatened by an upcoming El Niño, with record ocean heat and melting ice caps.

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US Weather Extremes Highlight Climate Crisis Impact, Experts Warn

The US faces extreme weather this March, from rare snow in Alabama to a severe western heatwave, highlighting climate change's growing impact, experts say.

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Global Risks of Toxic Mining Waste Dams and Their Devastating Failures

Tailings dams storing toxic mining waste worldwide are increasingly unstable due to extreme weather, causing environmental disasters like the 2025 Zambia spill and Brazil’s 2019 collapse.

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Unveiling Insect Migrations: Butterflies Crossing Oceans and Moths Navigating by Stars

Scientists are uncovering the secrets of insect migrations, revealing butterflies crossing oceans and moths navigating by stars, while populations face alarming declines.

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Five Disasters in One Wet Season Highlight Climate Crisis in Northern Territory

The Northern Territory faces five major disasters in one wet season, exposing the urgent climate crisis impacting communities, infrastructure, and economy, with limited national attention and calls for fossil fuel accountability.

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Scientists: Climate Crisis Made US West Heatwave ‘Virtually Impossible’ Before

Scientists confirm the recent US west heatwave, with temperatures up to 30F above average, would have been nearly impossible without climate change, highlighting increased risks and urging policy action.

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Arizona Desert Town Sets New US Record for Highest March Temperature

Martinez Lake, Arizona, recorded 110°F on Thursday, setting a new US March temperature record amid a severe southwestern heatwave. Multiple cities broke March heat records as scientists link the extreme heat to climate change.

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UK Faces Big Temperature Swings with Warm Days and Chilly Nights

The UK is experiencing large temperature swings with warm days and frosty nights due to high pressure and clear skies, especially in early spring. Significant diurnal temperature ranges are expected across regions, with advice to check daily forecasts.

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Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

California, Nevada, and Arizona face historic March heatwave with record temperatures, heat warnings, and national park advisories as the southwest US endures unprecedented warmth.

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