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Severe Wildfire Season Hits Indonesia Amid El Niño Conditions
Widespread wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region have significant impacts on human health and the environment.
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Climate Change Continues to Ravage Regions Across Globe
The Northern Hemisphere has experienced another scorching summer season, while the Southern Hemisphere is bracing itself for a summer of intense heat waves, flooding, wildfires, and droughts.
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Hurricanes Madeline and Lester Approach Hawaii
A satellite image captures the twin cyclones barreling towards the Hawaiian Islands in August 2016.
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Cyclone Arnab Expected to Make Landfall on Wednesday
India has issued evacuation orders for nearly 100,000 people living in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Arnab approaches the country's southwestern coast.
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The Nazca Lines Span Over 800 Miles Along Peru's Coastline
The enigmatic designs have sparked intense debate among scientists since their formal investigation began in the early 20th century.
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Coral Reefs at High Risk of Collapse by 2075
A recent assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found that nearly all shallow-water coral reef ecosystems are at high risk of disappearing within 50 years due to human activities contributing to climate change.
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Typhoon Champi Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Taiwan
A powerful typhoon is barreling towards Taiwan, prompting authorities to issue warnings and cancel dozens of flights as it brings heavy rain, strong winds, and giant waves in its wake.
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California's coastline threatened by powerful storms and massive waves
Heavy rain and high sea levels are causing widespread destruction along California's coast.
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El Niño Event to Bring Record Coastal Flooding and Erosion
A powerful El Niño event is set to bring record coastal flooding and erosion to parts of the world, but its impact will not be uniform across all regions.
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Record-Breaking Heat Waves Sweep Southern Europe and North Africa
A recent satellite image captured by the European Space Agency's Sentinel-3B has revealed scorching temperatures across various parts of Southern Europe.
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New Zealand Bracing for Drier and Windier Conditions Amid Record-El Niño Event
A new climate assessment warns that New Zealand's climate is entering uncharted territory due to unprecedented warming, with the country expected to experience drier and windier conditions this summer.
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Rising Sea Levels Cause Widespread Flooding Around World
The record-breaking El Niño event is causing widespread flooding in coastal areas around the world due to rising sea levels.
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El Niño Strength Disputed Among Meteorological Agencies
The differing opinions on this year's El Niño highlight a fundamental issue in measuring the climate phenomenon - different methods used by meteorological agencies make direct comparisons challenging.
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Colombia Tops Global Climate Health Report for Integrating Health into National Plan
Colombia has been recognized by the Global Climate and Health Alliance for its efforts to consider the impact of climate change on public health in its policies.
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Brazil Investigates Sudden Surge in Amazon Wildfires
The number of wildfires in the Amazon biome has tripled since October 4, when Brazilians voted in the first round of national elections.
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Wildfires ravage through Peru's Cusco Region
Dozens of wildfires have swept across tens of thousands of acres of land in Peru's Cusco Region in recent weeks, claiming at least five lives.
Technology
Earth's Planetary Vital Signs Reach Extreme State
A new report from Oregon State University has painted a stark picture of the planet's health, with lead researcher Bill Ripple describing Earth's condition as "serious and getting worse".
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Deforestation Rates Slowed Down Last Year but Trend May Not Continue
A new study warns that deforestation rates may not continue to decline due to deteriorating forest conditions and an intensifying El Niño weather pattern.
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Southern Right Whale Calf Deaths Exceed Previous Records
More than 300 southern right whale calves have died in Argentine Patagonia since June, exceeding previous records of annual die-offs for this species.
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Indonesian Orangutans Relocated After Wildfires
Eight endangered orangutans have been relocated to a protected forest in Indonesian Borneo after being rescued from areas ravaged by wildfires.