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Wildfires were expected to be a major threat in California this year, but unseasonable rain has significantly reduced the risk of a large fire breaking out before year's end. Experts attribute the reduced threat to an early-season storm that brought much-needed rain to the state, dropping as much
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount in 2024, reaching new highs and locking in further long-term warming and extreme weather. The surge in CO2 levels was driven by continued human emissions, more wildfire activity, and weakened absorption by land
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Researchers from the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research have shed light on the effectiveness of organic farming strategies in reducing nitrogen (N) losses to the environment. The study, conducted on two adjacent sites with different management histories, aimed to understand the differences in N dynamics between organic farming (OF)
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The Kingdom of Cambodia is bracing for a weak impact from the 23rd typhoon, Nakri T2523, located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The storm's path does not pose a significant threat, but its influence will still lead to rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in various parts of the
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Wildfires were expected to be a major threat in California this year, but unseasonable rain has significantly reduced the risk of a large fire breaking out before year's end. Experts attribute the reduced threat to an early-season storm that brought much-needed rain to the state, dropping as much
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Climate Change Committee (CCC) advisers have cautioned the UK government to be prepared for weather extremes at least 2C of global warming by 2050. The warning comes as the UK is already experiencing worsening weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and flooding, at current levels of 1.4C of
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As Flood Action Week kicks off, homeowners are urged to prepare their gardens for the risks of flooding, especially after last winter's named storms. The Environment Agency warns that communities should not become complacent about flood risks and should start preparing their homes for wet weather. Certain plants
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Anthony Albanese is under pressure to deliver "concrete outcomes" from his meeting with President Donald Trump next week, with the opposition leader Sussan Ley challenging him to secure assurances on the Aukus review, trade tariffs, and critical minerals. The Labor government has downplayed prospects of immediate outcomes, but
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As the city continues to grapple with above-normal temperatures since the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a revival of rainfall and thunderstorms in Mumbai starting Thursday. The rain activity, coupled with the influx of moisture from the northeastern monsoon currents, is expected to
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A band of low pressure sweeping across parts of the UK is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to most of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland this Sunday. Initially, the Southeast and East of England were anticipated to bear the brunt, but new model charts now indicate that
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Climate experts warn that Britain is unprepared to cope with the most severe impacts of global warming, including droughts, heatwaves, floods, and wildfires. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has urged the government to adopt stronger targets for protecting public health, homes, food security, infrastructure, and key services in the face
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed all districts of Maharashtra under Yellow Alert, except the Vidarbha region, for separate days between October 15 and 17. This comes as a relief to the state, which has been grappling with rising temperatures and deteriorating air quality (AQI) since the withdrawal of
