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EPA Revokes Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

The US EPA, under President Trump's appointee Lee Zeldin, is revoking the 2009 endangerment finding that declared greenhouse gases harmful, potentially eliminating the legal basis for numerous emission reduction regulations; this follows the suspension of over 140 EPA employees who voiced dissent.

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Typhoon Co-May Triggers Mass Evacuation in Shanghai Amidst Deadly Northern China Floods

Typhoon Co-May forced the evacuation of nearly 283,000 people in Shanghai on July 30th, causing widespread flooding and transportation disruptions, while northern China faces deadly floods and landslides linked to extreme weather patterns.

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Trump Administration Seeks to Eliminate EPA's Climate Change Authority

The Trump administration aims to revoke the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding, which established the agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, potentially reversing existing regulations and significantly impacting US climate policy.

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Brazil's Controversial Environmental Licensing Law Threatens Amazon and Indigenous Rights

Brazil's proposed law, dubbed the "devastation bill", simplifies environmental licensing, potentially causing significant deforestation and human rights violations, impacting 18 million hectares and contradicting constitutional rights; the president has until August 8th to approve or veto.

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12 Iranian Provinces Close Due to Extreme Heatwave and Energy Crisis

Due to a severe heatwave and energy shortages, 12 Iranian provinces, including Kerman, Semnan, and Hormozgan, were closed on August 8th, 2024, impacting various sectors, except essential services, to manage energy consumption and protect public health.

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Xi Urges Youth to Champion Peace at Global Conference

President Xi Jinping called on youth to champion peace at the first World Youth Conference for Peace in Beijing, attended by over 3,000 young people from more than 130 countries, launching a World Youth Peace Initiative focusing on global cooperation and addressing challenges like climate change and...

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Catastrophic Subglacial Lake Drainage in Greenland Unveiled

In 2014, a previously unknown subglacial lake in northern Greenland catastrophically drained, releasing 90 million cubic meters of water, creating an 85-meter deep crater and flooding a 6-square-kilometer area, highlighting the destructive potential of subglacial water and challenging existing ice s...

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8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka, Triggers Tsunami Waves

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, generating 4-meter tsunami waves that flooded Severokurilsk, damaging infrastructure; while in Hawaii, Oprah Winfrey opened her private road for evacuations after tsunami warnings, showcasing contrasting responses to the seismic event.

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EPA Seeks to Repeal Key Climate Change Regulation

The EPA proposed repealing the 2009 endangerment finding, a key legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions, prioritizing economic concerns over climate action and potentially impacting public health.

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Record Wildfire Alerts Strain Portugal's Firefighting Resources

Portugal battles its highest number of wildfire alerts this year, mobilizing 2,700 firefighters and 29 air support vehicles to combat 132 reported incidents, leading to evacuations and causing over 22,000 hectares of damage.

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8.7 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka Triggers Tsunami, Causing Damage and Evacuations

A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia, generated a tsunami with waves up to 4 meters high, impacting coastal areas from Kamchatka to potential threats in South America; several injuries reported, but no fatalities yet.

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Lhasa Greening Project Boosts Ecology, Tourism, and Traditional Outings

Lhasa's 2021 greening project, spanning 137,300 hectares across 35 towns, aims to enhance ecological friendliness and well-being, increasing green spaces and transforming "lingka" (Tibetan outings) into a community and tourist activity, with a projected 49.8 million metric tons annual water storage ...

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