Geopolitics
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
BBC News – World · Europe
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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Geopolitics
Kenya: 15 dead elephants likely poisoned by cyanide
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The elephants ate contaminated tomatoes from nearby farms. It was unclear if the poisoning was deliberate or accidental.
Geopolitics
Wildfire in Suffolk, UK, Breaks Out a Few Miles From Nuclear Power Station
The New York Times – World · US
A large fire engulfed almost 250 acres of land in Suffolk, a scenic area on the coast. It was a few miles from a nuclear power station.
Geopolitics
Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds
South China Morning Post – World · China
Parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the gover…
Geopolitics
Europe burns: a visual guide to the wildfires
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ferocious flames continue to rage in parts of France and Spain, with no sign of abating. We chart the destruction in graphics and picturesThe hellish infernos …
Geopolitics
Thousands evacuated in Crete as Europe battles wildfires
BBC News – World · Europe
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
Geopolitics
Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya
BBC News – World · Europe
Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.
Geopolitics
Wildfires in Greece Kill 3 Firefighters as Blazes Still Burn in France and Spain
The New York Times – World · US
Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.
Geopolitics
Danube water levels: Hungary, Romania cut nuclear output
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Historically low water levels along Europe's second-longest river have led Hungary and Romania to reduce output at key nuclear plants. Danube tourism and river…
Geopolitics
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
BBC News – World · Europe
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.
Geopolitics
Crete wildfires cause evacuations and firefighter deaths
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete are forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Three firefighters have died as Greece becomes the latest c…
Geopolitics
Cuba’s Bet on Solar
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump keeps predicting Cuba will collapse after he cut off its oil. But it’s still standing. Our reporter Jack Nicas visited to see how Cubans are ad…
Geopolitics
Bengaluru has water reserves for only 4 months
Times of India – World · India
Bengaluru's water supply is secure for the next four months. Reservoir storage levels are sufficient to meet the city's monthly water needs. Officials are moni…
Geopolitics
India news: Assam flood toll rises to 78, more rain predicted
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Monsoon floods in Assam have left 78 people dead so far as thousands remain displaced. Opposition lawmakers have staged a protest in the Indian parliament. DW …
Geopolitics
Major incident declared in Suffolk as 90 firefighters tackle wildfire on heathland
The Guardian – World · Europe
Several people evacuated after ‘large-scale, wind-driven’ fire breaks out at Dunwich Heath near LeistonA major incident has been declared as firefighters battl…
Geopolitics
Thousands flee raging wildfires in southern Europe
The Hindu – World · India
The fire has nearly tripled in size since early Sunday (July 5, 2026), devouring 4,600 hectares and leaving a firefighter and a resident injured
Geopolitics
Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die; France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
The Hindu – World · India
More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remained mobilised, backed by crews from across France and European partners
Geopolitics
Wolves returned to Yellowstone; 30 years later, young aspens followed
Times of India – World · India
Thirty years after wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, researchers say aspen trees are showing stronger signs of recovery. The findings add …
Geopolitics
The Summer That Broke Europe
The New York Times – World · US
Record heat and wildfires are devastating the continent, and scientists warn the climate crisis is getting worse.
Geopolitics
As Wildfires Plague Europe, Scotland Races to Save a Cherished National Park
The New York Times – World · US
As Europe’s climate warms, even moorlands and forests in the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands, have fallen victim to rapidly spreading flames.
Geopolitics
Heatstroke fears rise as Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water
South China Morning Post – World · China
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushit…
General
Battling wildfires across Europe
NBC News – World · US
Fires continue to rage across Europe, including in France’s wine country. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez was with firefighters and volunteers in the region as they batt…
Geopolitics
5 killed in Brazil, as fierce winds bring chaos to Rio, Sao Paulo region
South China Morning Post – World · China
Five people have died after powerful gusts of wind in Brazil brought chaos to Rio de Janeiro and parts of Sao Paulo state, cutting power and bringing public tr…
Geopolitics
Three firefighters killed on Crete and in mainland Greece as Europe battles wildfires
The Guardian – World · Europe
Repeated heatwaves and strong winds alarm experts, who warn blazes are becoming harder to quellThree Greek firefighters have died while tackling wildfires on t…
AI / Deep Tech
How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance
MIT Technology Review · Global
In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The water coming from the underground rese…
Geopolitics
'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire
BBC News – World · Europe
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.
Geopolitics
St. Mary’s, Newfoundland, Will No Longer Reek of Rotten Fish Sauce
The New York Times – World · US
In Newfoundland, 20-year-old smelly sludge will finally be removed.
Geopolitics
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise
BBC News – World · Europe
Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.
Geopolitics
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
The New York Times – World · US
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will ge…
Geopolitics
Spain faces ‘complex’ three days with risks of heatwave and strong winds reigniting some fires – Europe live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40sin BrusselsThe E…
Geopolitics
Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions
The Guardian – World · Europe
Lightning kills a New Jersey man as rescues, power outages and travel disruption hit regionBands of deadly, extreme weather including torrential rain and high …
Geopolitics
More than half of England ‘officially in drought’: U.K. government
The Hindu – World · India
The seven areas declared in drought — which include London, East Anglia to its northeast, all of southwest England and the West Midlands — comprises 51.4% of t…
Geopolitics
15 elephants die from suspected poisoning in Kenyan park
South China Morning Post – World · China
At least 15 elephants have died from exposure to a suspected poison in the Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya over a four-week period, the country’s natu…
Geopolitics
Half of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ drought
The Guardian – World · Europe
Environment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of waterHalf of England is officially in drought, with July set t…
Geopolitics
Wildfires Slow in France and Spain, but Worse May Be Ahead
The New York Times – World · US
Firefighters have contained vast wildfires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would b…
Geopolitics
France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris
South China Morning Post – World · China
Firefighters in southwest France battled an uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris on Wednesday as temperatures were forecast to reach 40 degrees Ce…
Geopolitics
Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
BBC News – World · Europe
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.
Tech & Startups
Fast Metals is treating waste with more waste to extract critical minerals
TechCrunch · US
Aluminum production has saddled the world with billions of tons of caustic waste. One startup has a plan to clean it up and turn a profit.
Geopolitics
Estate residents question why Typhoon Noul uprooted so many trees
South China Morning Post – World · China
The uprooting of numerous trees across Hong Kong during Typhoon Noul last weekend has sparked safety concerns among residents, with an expert warning that rest…
Geopolitics
EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.
Geopolitics
Europe wildfires: France expands mass evacuations as Spain battles record blaze
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Over 20 aircraft have been deployed to fight new fires west of Bordeaux, and Spanish firefighters fear two fires could merge west of Madrid. Scientists say cli…
Geopolitics
How Iran, Ukraine wars and El Nino could fuel world hunger
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East haven't yet crippled global food supplies. Add a powerful weather pattern like El Nino, however, and the risks multiply.
Geopolitics
Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
Geopolitics
Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow
South China Morning Post – World · China
In an affluent neighbourhood in New Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy with drivers powering up their scooters, t…
Geopolitics
Watch: Is torrential rainfall our new normal? | Tipping Point
The Hindu – World · India
This week on Tipping Point, we dive into the climate chaos unfolding across continents. In India, torrential rains have paralyzed life in Mumbai and much of Ma…
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