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As Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices send inflation to 3-year high
Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a three-year high in May, up 4.2% annually. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links...
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Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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When is rare good news on climate science actually bad? When News Corp misrepresents it | Temperature Check
The worst-case scenario for a high-emissions scenario has been revised downward – but the best-case option is now implausible Get our breaking news email,...
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Why many US pastors are silent on climate
As the Trump administration undoes scores of environmental regulations and protections, some US Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do a...
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What's holding US pastors back from preaching on climate
As the White House undoes scores of environmental regulations and protections, some Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do as the Bible...
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Leaders of flood ravaged community say locals will return to no services
Three months ago the town of Nauiyu / Daly River was submerged in the region's worst ever floods. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Residents shocked by severe storm as South West WA homes left flooded
An unexpected deluge has flooded homes and public facilities in the South West WA town of Harvey. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, brings flooding threat
On Monday, the storm was located southeast of Acapulco with winds of 40 miles per hour. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and l...
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Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency i...
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Town saved from flooding 70 years ago sets vintage tractor record
A New South Wales town hosts a celebration of the "little grey" tractors that helped save it from flooding 70 years ago. Newsiline summarises this report...
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1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession
The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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'Rain bomb', mini tornadoes: Debunking Australia's greatest weather myths
Meteorologic rhetoric in Australia, including from the media, can at times be inaccurate, misconstrued or just completely fictitious. Newsiline summarises...
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Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
The milestone occurs when a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing a steady release of energy. Newsiline summarise...
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Primavera festival fans say handling of bad weather put 'dampener' on first day
Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - E...
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'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire
The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Energy price relief on the horizon for regional Queenslanders
Household power bills will drop by about 7 per cent, while business bills will drop by 8 per cent from July 1. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Australia's biggest barramundi fishing competition under way after flood delay
The country's biggest annual barramundi fishing competition is under way on the Northern Territory's remote Daly River, after the tournament was delayed b...
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What is El Niño and how could it affect weather this year?
A strong El Niño this year, colloquially dubbed a super El Niño, could lead to extreme weather events — from heavy rainfall to exacerbated droughts. Newsi...
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Nauiyu residents return to 'gut-wrenching' scenes of flood devastation
Residents of the Northern Territory town of Nauiyu / Daly River have started returning home after spending three months in evacuation centres following ex...
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Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries
If data centers were a country, the country would be projected to rank sixth-highest in power use in 2030. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsH...
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Trump announces $981 million support package for highly polluting energy source
The White House has hosted politicians and governors from coal-rich states to announce further support for "beautiful, clean coal." Newsiline summarises t...
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NASA-Funded Study Shows Wildfire Smoke’s Hidden Ozone Toll
Over the last decade, wildfires have worsened ground-level ozone pollution across much of the contiguous United States, creating unhealthy air far from ac...
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AI’s environmental costs threaten water, land and climate
Artificial Intelligence is not only responsible for worrying amounts of earth-warming greenhouse gases: the technology's environmental footprint is also e...
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Iran war: Even a peace deal won't fix energy crunch
The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Newsiline summarises this report from Deu...
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Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate | Greg Jericho
In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publish...
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She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers
From goats to hydraulic homes, US businesses are coming up with ways to mitigate the damage of wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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El Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia
BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upda...
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Council waiting for dry weather to fix creek causeway after drownings
Two people drowned days after several near-drownings at Kaluna Creek, north of Townsville, but the delays in fixing the deadly creek causeway means the da...
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Red skies, rainbows and a ravaging storm — WA's weather in May, captured by you
May delivered Western Australia bursts of sunshine, brief spells of rain and long stretches of dry skies that left many wondering when winter would finall...
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El Niño confirmed, set to fuel more extreme weather, says WMO
The UN urged all countries on Tuesday to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset of El Niño, warning that the Pacific Ocean-warming pheno...
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Weather warning for abnormally high tides along entire SA coastline
South Australia's State Emergency Service warns people not to risk their safety as abnormally high tides are set to lash the state's coastline. Newsiline...
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Climate change 'loading the dice' as farmers brace for El Niño announcement
A formal El Niño declaration could pivot many Australian regions back into prolonged dry spells. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia...
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Rescuers seek alternative route to search for remaining 2 people stranded in a flooded Laos cave
The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that block...
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South Australia braces for severe weather and damaging winds
The State Emergency Service has advised people to move vehicles away from trees and secure loose items around properties as South Australia braces for dam...
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WA storm cuts power to thousands as wild weekend weather continues
Western Australia's southern half endures a second storm in as many days, with the State Emergency Service receiving nearly 700 requests for help across t...