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Climate change eats away at Iraq's cradle of civilization

Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilization. Thousands of years of history are at risk of disappearing as Iraq's ancient southern cities face erosion because of climate change.

Reuters

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Iraq’s salt miners face toxic threat as sewage contaminates Najaf Basin

Iraq’s centuries-old salt mining tradition is facing a growing environmental threat. In Najaf, families continue to extract salt from desert pans — a trade passed down for generations. Worsening droughts and water shortages have made min...

Al Jazeera

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Why rainfall intensity is on the rise

AccuWeather investigates why rainfall intensity has been increasing in recent years and what that means for things like farming and infrastructure.

AccuWeather

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Methane emission sources under the spotlight at COP30

Almost 90% of satellite-detected methane leaks flagged to governments and oil and gas companies are not being acknowledged, the UN said ahead of the COP30 climate talks next month.

Reuters

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Report finds rising deaths linked to climate change

Climate change is causing unprecedented threats to human health with heat-related deaths surging 23% since the 1990s to reach 546,000 annually, according to a new report published Wednesday (October 29).

Reuters

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Scientists link warming seas to record hurricane strength

Despite early precautions, Hurricane Melissa has ripped across the Caribbean, leaving devastation in its wake. We asked meteorologist Dr. Helen Hooker from the University of Reading what's behind the storm's record-breaking power and whe...

DW News

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Hurricane Melissa closes in on Cuba after pounding Jamaica

The Caribbean continues to be battered by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. Although the storm has weakened to a still-powerful Category 4, Cuban authorities say they are bracing for the worst.

DW News

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Hurricane Melissa: a case study in a changing hurricane era

Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 winds tore into western Jamaica Tuesday morning, marking one of the most powerful Atlantic landfalls ever recorded. Melissa may be part of a new hurricane era: storms fuelled by record-warm seas and slowed ...

CBC News

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How climate change impacts larger hurricanes like Melissa

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as the strongest storm to ever hit the Caribbean country. CBS News' Jason Allen has more on the storm and David Schechter reports on the influence of climate change on larger hurricanes.

CBS News

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What we know about Hurricane Melissa's impact in Jamaica

In Jamaica, there are reports of severely damaged buildings and roads completely washed away after Hurricane Melissa slammed ashore as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record.

CBS News

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UN warns of climate crisis as countries fail to update carbon plans

A recent UN report reveals that most countries have failed to update their carbon-cutting plans as part of the Paris Agreement, and even those that have, will only reduce emissions by 10% by 2035, far short of the 1.5°C target.

France 24

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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island’s strongest storm on record

The strongest storm in the world this year barrels towards Jamaica, prompting urgent warnings from officials.

Al Jazeera

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The Philippines keeps flooding despite billions spent to protect it

Officials have spent billions on flood control projects in the Philippines, but annual flooding persists. Climate change and politics are leaving millions of residents vulnerable to rising waters.

CBC News

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Your coffee habit may soon be a luxury hobby

Coffee has gotten a lot more expensive and it’s likely due to over consumption, deforestation, climate change, global supply disruptions and tariffs. But people just aren’t willing to give it up…yet.

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Europe's industry warns EU climate policy threatens production

An alliance of 79 European industrial companies is calling for the continuation of free carbon emission certificates, warning that EU climate policy puts energy-intensive industries and thousands of jobs at risk.

DW News

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Cow vaccine could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Cows are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but scientists are working on a vaccine that could greatly reduce the amount of methane the animals produce within their digestive tract. The idea is that the vaccine will introdu...

The Weather Channel

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Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record

AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin and AccuWeather Climate Expert Brett Anderson discuss the top headlines related to climate change in the October 24 edition of Climate In The News.

AccuWeather

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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time

Iceland has been one of the few places on Earth blissfully free of mosquitoes, but three specimens have now been discovered in the Island nation, in what could be a warning sign of a warming world.

France 24

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Drought devastates Libya’s olive farms

Farmers in Libya’s western city of Gharyan are struggling as drought and climate change devastate olive and fruit harvests. Once renowned for its fertile soil and high-quality olive oil, the region now faces severe water shortages.

Al Jazeera

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Water shortages & rising salinity turn into fight for survival

In southern Iraq, locals say their water is slowly poisoning them. It's too salty to drink, too dirty to bathe in and even fatal. Corruption, climate change and years of neglect have turned Iraq's water crisis into a fight for survival.

Al Jazeera

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Saving forests, sustaining lives: A new path in Mali

One man is proving forests can provide income without felling a single tree—offering a greener, more resilient future for rural communities in Mali.

DW News

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Chilean farmers power their home using sheep poop

On the drought-stricken coast of Chile, a small farm powered by animal and vegetable waste is gaining attention. Marco Aceituno and Macarena Valdes have been invited to present their innovative model at the upcoming COP30 climate summit ...

Reuters

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CAR: Deepening humanitarian crisis as refugees flee Sudan conflict

On a visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, as conflict, climate shocks, and dwindling aid converge to put millions at risk.

Africanews

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Tunisia: Violence erupts during anti-pollution protest as anger boils

Police rained tear gas on crowds and several demonstrators and riot police were injured in the southern Tunisian city of Gabes as thousands of people marched Wednesday to protest worsening air pollution from a phosphate-processing plant.

France 24

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84% of ocean coral reefs affected by record bleaching event

A jaw-dropping new report on the current coral bleaching event that dates back to 2023 has found that the vast majority of reefs worldwide have been affected. The new findings revealed that 84% of all coral reefs have been impacted by th...

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Spain grapples with fallout of fierce wildfires as climate warms

This summer, Spain endured one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with thousands of hectares burned and several villages destroyed. The blazes were exacerbated by extreme heatwaves, a recurring issue across the continent.

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Japan wine town blessed by climate change now worries about the heat

Climate change has helped make the small Japanese town of Yoichi the toast of Pinot Noir connoisseurs, with gradually warming temperatures encouraging locals to try their hand at the delicate grape variety over the past two decades. But ...

Reuters

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Coral reef bleaching at tipping point due to global warming

Scientists are warning that coral reef ecosystems are dying out quicker than expected as global temperatures rise. The warning in a Global Tipping Points report by 160 researchers worldwide comes weeks before this year's COP30 climate su...

Reuters

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Heavy rain causes major flood damage in Morocco's Nador province

Heavy rain has caused major flood damage in Morocco's Nador province. The northeastern coastal city saw 66 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours, leaving streets homes and vehicles underwater.

Africanews

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Antarctic sea ice third-lowest on record

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