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Texas Floods: 129 Dead, Warning System Failure Criticized

Devastating floods in Texas, following heavy rainfall, resulted in at least 129 deaths and 166 missing people by July 12th; Kerr County, hardest hit, reported 103 deaths, including 36 children, while criticism focuses on the county's failure to utilize a long-range warning system and federal funding...

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No Poverty
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UK Heatwave Culminates in Heavy Rain Forecast, Hosepipe Bans Imposed

Following a UK-wide heatwave peaking at 33°C on Saturday, heavy rain is forecast for Sunday night and Monday, with hosepipe bans implemented in Yorkshire and impending in Kent and Sussex due to record low water supplies.

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Good Health and Well-being
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AI's Thirst: Growing Data Centers Exacerbate Global Water Scarcity

AI's booming growth necessitates massive water consumption for cooling data centers, exacerbating global water scarcity, especially in arid regions where many data centers are located; companies like Google report significant water usage from water-stressed areas, with projections for near-doubling ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Short-Term Antarctic Ice Growth Doesn't Reverse Long-Term Loss Trend

A recent study reported a temporary increase in East Antarctica's ice mass between 2021 and 2023, but experts warn this short-term fluctuation, likely due to increased snowfall, doesn't negate the long-term trend of ice loss.

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Climate Action
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Guatemala's Chiquimulilla Canal Faces Ecological and Socioeconomic Crisis

In Guatemala, climate change, unsustainable agriculture, and overfishing have devastated the Chiquimulilla Canal, impacting the livelihoods of hundreds of families. A community-led project is restoring mangroves and promoting sustainable practices to address this crisis, involving women in leading r...

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Life Below Water
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Northeast Atlantic Bans Ship Scrubber Wastewater Discharge

The Ospar Commission banned the discharge of scrubber wastewater from ships in the Northeast Atlantic after July 2027, a decision praised by environmental groups but criticized by shipping associations; the ban, formally adopted June 26th in Vigo, Spain, may expand to other zones in 2027.

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Life Below Water
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Texas Floods Highlight Need for Improved Flood Risk Communication

The Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flooding on July 4th, 2025, resulting in approximately 130 deaths and 170 missing persons despite adequate warnings; this raises questions about improving flood risk communication strategies.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Camp Mystic's FEMA Flood Map Appeals Expose Systemic Risk

Camp Mystic, a Texas girls' summer camp, successfully lobbied FEMA to remove over a dozen buildings from its flood maps despite increased flood risk indicated by private data, potentially contributing to the deaths of 27 people in a July 4th flash flood.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Canadian Wildfires Blanket Upper Midwest in Unhealthy Air

Canadian wildfires caused unhealthy air quality across much of the Upper Midwest on Saturday, impacting tourism and outdoor activities; Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to over 3,861 square miles burned, the most in 30 years, while other U.S. national parks also face closures due to wildfi...

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Announces £700M EV Subsidy and £63M Charging Investment

The UK government announced £63 million for EV charging infrastructure and plans for £700 million in subsidies to lower electric car prices, aiming to boost the currently low market share (under 5%) despite recent sales growth (240% from 2021-2024), with a focus on UK-made and affordable vehicles.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
welt.de
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Autobahn A5 Suffers Heat-Induced Concrete Blow-ups

Extreme heat caused two concrete slab upheavals ("blow-ups") on Germany's Autobahn A5 near Fernwald/Gambacher Kreuz and Zwingenberg/Bensheim, necessitating road closures and asphalt repairs to mitigate future risks.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Extreme Heat Causes Autobahn Damage in Hessen

Two sections of the German Autobahn A5 suffered significant damage due to extreme heat, resulting in "blow-ups" near Fernwald and Bensheim. Repairs necessitate road closures and asphalt replacement.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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