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Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Northern and Central Europe

Europe faces record-breaking heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C in multiple countries, causing health crises and fatalities. Climate change is identified as a key factor behind this unprecedented early summer heat.

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How to Reduce Your Environmental Impact After Death: Sustainable Farewells

Australians are exploring eco-friendly deathcare options like natural burials, aquamation, and sustainable coffins to reduce environmental impact. Planning ahead is crucial to making greener end-of-life choices.

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Experts Warn Wales Must Plant More Trees to Meet Climate Goals and Protect Future Generations

Experts warn that bureaucratic hurdles in Wales hinder tree planting efforts, risking failure to meet climate targets and protect future generations. Despite increased planting, Wales may achieve only 10% of its 2030 target, lagging behind other UK nations.

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Nearly 9,000 Lightning Strikes Illuminate Skies Over Northwest Ireland

Nearly 9,000 lightning strikes lit up the skies above northwest Ireland on Thursday night, creating a spectacular and extended thunderstorm display witnessed by many as a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Cymru'n wynebu her fawr gyda diffyg plannu coed i gyrraedd targedau 2030

Mae Cymru'n wynebu her fawr gyda diffyg plannu coed, gyda dim ond 10% o darged 2030 yn debygol o gael ei gyflawni, gan godi pryderon am effaith newid hinsawdd a natur.

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Bioluminescent Plankton Illuminate Welsh Waves with Electric Blue Glow

Photographers and locals witnessed bioluminescent plankton lighting up waves in electric blue at Penmon Point, Anglesey. Paul Joels traveled over seven hours to capture the rare natural phenomenon, joined by others including Charlotte Kite, who succeeded after multiple attempts.

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Local Leader Urges Government to Act on PFAS Pollution at Former RAF Base

Cherwell District Council leader urges government action after PFAS contamination 43,000 times above standards found near former RAF Upper Heyford. Calls for urgent multi-agency response and priority monitoring designation.

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Ailfeddwl ar Sut Rydyn Ni'n Trafod Tywydd Poeth yng Nghymru?

Mae Cymru yn profi tymheredd record gyda rhybudd coch am wres eithafol. A yw hi'n amser newid y ffordd rydym yn trafod tywydd poeth wrth wynebu newid hinsawdd?

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Northern Ireland Nears Record High Temperatures Amid Heatwave

Northern Ireland is expected to experience temperatures near its all-time high of 31.3°C, with heatwave conditions confirmed. The Republic of Ireland may break a 140-year-old temperature record amid ongoing climate change impacts.

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Powerful Earthquakes Strike Caracas, Causing Collapses and High Casualty Risks

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing building collapses in Caracas and prompting warnings of high casualties. Residents shared their experiences as officials urged caution amid ongoing aftershocks.

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Wales Cuts Emissions by 8.6% After Port Talbot Steelworks Blast Furnace Closure

Wales' greenhouse gas emissions fell 8.6% in 2024, largely due to the closure of Port Talbot's blast furnaces. The transition to electric arc steel-making aims to reduce emissions further, though concerns remain over job losses and economic impacts.

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Watchdog Warns Northern Ireland's Environmental Plan Is Mostly Off Track

The UK's environment watchdog reports that Northern Ireland's Environmental Improvement Plan is largely off track, with progress on only two of 38 targets. Urgent, sustained action is needed to address nutrient pollution, circular economy, and nature recovery.

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