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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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Aerial Image of a breach at a tailings dam showing a huge expanse of mud that has flooded the area

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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Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

El Niño and La Niña are key climate patterns affecting global weather, temperatures, and rainfall. This article explains their mechanisms, impacts, frequency, and potential links to climate change, with detailed regional effects and historical context.

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Getty Images A woman drinks water on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a heatwave. She is wearing a black vest top and a light brown cap. Palm trees are visible in the background.

Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Scientists at AFBI and partners train to identify Nephrops norvegicus burrows underwater, aiding conservation and sustainable fishing of this economically vital species.

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BBC A woman wears a black top with a blue and orange leaf design. Behind her is a blue-walled room with many desks and screens, with six individuals occupying some of the desks. The wall behind her right shoulder is white with blind-covered windows.

Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott shares how her space and undersea experiences deepen her view of Earth as a shared home, contributing essays to a special Isle of Man stamp collection highlighting the planet's interconnectedness.

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BBC Nicole Stott, who has long brown hair and is wearing dark rimmed glasses and a dark jacket and top with a green and yellow pendant round her neck. images from stamps are on the screen behind her.

Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

Scientists warn Austrian glaciers are not only shrinking but structurally disintegrating due to climate change, with significant losses recorded across the Alps.

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Getty Images A scientist takes a photo as part of an annual monitoring project of Austrian glaciers administered by the Austrian Alpine Association in 2023. In the background the glacier slopes down the rocky mountainside, while in the foreground chunks of ice are in a stream.

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