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The once destroyed community that's now a global energy giant
A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit
Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spa...
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Oregon is on track for its worst wildfire season yet
Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land burns...
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Two firefighters die in Greece as Europe's wildfire emergency worsens
Emergency crews have been tackling wildfires four times the size of Paris in south-west France. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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2 firefighters die in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete
The flames were being fanned by strong winds in the area, which were hampering firefighting efforts. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour He...
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Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise
Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Europe wildfires: Spain lets people return, France faces extreme heat
Spain lifted evacuations for Avila province, a day after doing so in parts of the Madrid area. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All...
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Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn. Newsiline summarises this...
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'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Europe wildfires: France expands mass evacuations as Spain battles record blaze
Over 20 aircraft have been deployed to fight new fires west of Bordeaux, and Spanish firefighters fear two fires could merge west of Madrid. Newsiline sum...
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Germany: How weather extremes impact local agriculture
Heat, drought, heavy rain and late frosts are taking a toll on German farmers. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and link...
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Animal sanctuary facing closure due to hot weather
The sanctuary in Devon sees money problems because of "astronomical" bills because of hot weather. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Queensland and NT reject Labor’s push to ensure that power-hungry AI datacentres use renewable energy
Federal-state stoush comes as rating agency warns that electricity bills could skyrocket Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our br...
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PM's data centre plan may hit roadblock as energy debate heats up
As two energy ministers oppose the prime minister's plan for national AI rules for data centres, the question over how to power the facilities intensifies...
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Cards and gifts flood 99yo man as family posts social media call-out
When a social media appeal went out for birthday wishes, Cliff Kimlin's family never imagined it would bring rugby league legends Alfie Langer and Petero...
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'Not out of danger': Spain's wildfire evacuees return home as France fears flame spread
As Spain gives the green light for evacuees in 13 regions to return, France faces continued tinderbox conditions. Newsiline summarises this report from SB...
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As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role
Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR N...
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New wildfire evacuations ordered in France, bringing total to 330,000 people displaced in southwestern Europe
Across France and Spain, roughly 330,000 people have been driven from homes and vacation sites by huge wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from PB...
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Photos: Spain and France's battle record wildfires
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as powerful wildfires sweep across Spain and France, revealing the growing scale of a cl...
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Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Why is Germany building roads for yesterday's climate?
As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English an...
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Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Climate alarm ‘blaring from every direction’
Climate-driven disasters are reaching “nightmare proportions” due to humanity’s “addiction” to fossil fuels, a top UN official warned on Tuesday. Newsilin...
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Rain brings hope of relief for crews fighting Cairngorms wildfire
Firefighters continue to tackle hotspots in large areas of smouldering moorland in the Highlands. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Breaking: Ocean search for missing baby boy suspended because of rough weather
The search for a three-month-old baby boy still missing after the bodies of his mother and sister were recovered from waters off SA's South East has been...
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With wildfires raging in France and Spain, fire crews race against next heat wave
French President Emmanuel Macron said France was "facing a completely unprecedented fire," describing the situation as France's worst fire-related crisis...
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ACT politician says 'better offer' section on energy bills 'misleading'
ACT Independent MLA Thomas Emerson calls for more transparency from energy provider ActewAGL after learning the company is not explicitly revealing the be...
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Heat wave threatens to worsen France, Spain wildfires
A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting res...
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Renewable-powered aluminium smelter snubbed for green energy funding
Further doubt has been cast over the future of an aluminium smelter in Tasmania's north-east after a federal MP said it would not be eligible for a green...
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Breaking: Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach
Origin Energy says it started reviewing a "potential security threat" early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a brea...
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News Wrap: French firefighters battle massive wildfire
In our news wrap Monday, firefighters in southwest France are battling a wildfire that's forced more than 200,000 people to flee, nearly 100 million Ameri...
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French wildfire created country's 1st recorded pyrocumulonimbus cloud, igniting more fires
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new f...
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The 'big mistake' Australian travellers warned not to make as wildfires burn across Europe
Devastating wildfires are tearing through Europe at the height of its holiday season. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links r...
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Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic". Newsiline su...