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Today: August 21, 2026
Today: August 21, 2026

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The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
Environment|Health|Science|World

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high

U.S. firefighting personnel are being overrun by wildfires at the highest rate in two decades, leading to six deaths and dozens of injuries this year, federal data

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn

A drought that is slamming Europe this summer is hitting farmers across Europe hard

A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices

Orbital data centers, space habitats, mining the Moon – despite taking place in space, the practices many companies are imagining will still affect the Earth.

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says

Wildfires and heatwaves pose a growing medium- and long-term fiscal risk for Greece and the wider region, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

China's strongest typhoon this year battered the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks

One Somali family's long trek to escape drought conditions is an example of a deepening humanitarian emergency in Somalia, where years of drought, conflict and economic pressures are pushing more families from rural communities into displacement camps as hunger rises and humanitarian funding shrinks

Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
Environment|Europe|World

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe

France has allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home after a massive wildfire, signaling progress in battling the flames

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

An atmospheric scientist explains the mechanics behind 4 types of extreme weather fueled by the smoke and the heat of wildfires.

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames
Crime|Environment|World

Two arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battled on Thursday to prevent the spread of wildfires near Bordeaux , the local

Two arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
Environment|Health|Science

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

A new U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated threat

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Travel|World

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry

Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on

A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
Environment|Europe|World

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze

Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
Business|Environment|Europe

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight

A court ruling expands the options for corporate accountability efforts against oil companies in France, and it may have repercussions in the US and elsewhere.

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Science

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures

A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death

Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?
Environment|Europe|World

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid

Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs

The Ashaninka Indigenous people, who reclaimed their territory on the Brazil-Peru border decades ago, now face threats from gangs and drug traffickers

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs
Environment|Science|US|World

July is flash flood emergency season now

July is flash flood emergency season now

July is flash flood emergency season now
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

At least 82 people have died after heavy rains across northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan this week, authorities said, as flooding caused widespread damage to farmland,

Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Crime|Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison
Environment|Europe|World

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Firefighters in central Spain are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which has burned over 32,000 hectares

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help

What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year

Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year
Environment|Science|World

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists

Firefighters struggled on Tuesday to contain Spain's largest wildfire of the year, while two firefighters were killed battling a fire in southwestern

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Denver nonprofit offers discounted, free trees to cool underserved neighborhoods

Denver nonprofit offers discounted, free trees to cool underserved neighborhoods

Denver nonprofit offers discounted, free trees to cool underserved neighborhoods
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Overwhelmed by heatwave, French undertakers struggled with excess deaths

In nearly 25 years as a funeral director, Gautier Caton has never experienced anything like France's record-breaking late-June heatwave,

Overwhelmed by heatwave, French undertakers struggled with excess deaths
Environment|Health|Science

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit.

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|US

Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts

A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts

Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
Environment|Health|Science|World

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body

Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body

Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes

Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to

Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes