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Mediterranean Sea Temperatures Hit Record Highs, Triggering Ecological Crisis

Record-high temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea, exceeding 28°C from Málaga to Sicily, are causing ecological damage, human health issues, and the arrival of invasive species, driven by climate change and the sea's rapid warming.

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Texas Hill Country Devastated by Record Flooding

Catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country, exceeding 10 inches of rainfall in some areas, has prompted a massive emergency response involving the Texas National Guard, state search and rescue teams, and the United Cajun Navy, with evacuations underway and at least one fatality reported.

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Coalition to Tax Private Jets and High-End Flights Aims for €78 Billion Annually

France and Spain joined a coalition taxing private jets and high-end flights to fund climate action, potentially generating over €78 billion annually, according to a study by the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force.

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140+ EPA Employees Suspended After Criticizing Trump-Era Policy Shifts

Over 140 EPA employees were suspended for two weeks with pay following a letter signed by over 270 employees criticizing the agency's shift under the Trump administration, which includes cuts to funding for poor communities, rollbacks of air pollution regulations, and the reversal of an asbestos ban...

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US Ends Electric Vehicle Tax Credits, Slowing EV Market Growth

The US Congress ended $7,500 tax credits for new electric vehicles and $4,000 credits for used EVs on September 30th, potentially slowing EV market growth and benefiting automakers by eliminating fuel economy penalties; a Harvard study forecasts a 6% reduction in EV penetration by 2030 due to this.

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EPA Suspends 139 Employees for Dissent Over Environmental Policy Rollbacks

On Thursday, the EPA placed 139 employees on administrative leave for signing a letter criticizing the agency's weakening environmental policies under Administrator Lee Zeldin, which include funding cuts estimated to cost 30,000 lives and $275 billion annually.

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IACtHR Establishes Legal Obligations for Latin American States on Climate Change

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued a new advisory opinion on July 3, 2024, establishing the legal obligation of Latin American and Caribbean states to address climate change and protect vulnerable populations, impacting 34 OAS member countries and potentially influencing global...

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Ontario Home Insurance Premiums Surge 84% Amidst Calls for Regulatory Investigation

Investors for Paris Compliance is urging Ontario's financial services regulator to investigate a nearly 84 percent increase in home insurance premiums between 2014 and 2024, citing a lack of transparency in risk assessment and the need for data sharing similar to auto insurance regulations.

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Western Balkans Drought Cripples Agriculture, Electricity, and Water Supplies

Extreme heat and drought caused by an African anticyclone affect the Western Balkans, impacting agriculture, electricity production (Albania imported €60 million in energy in H1 2024), and water resources, leading to restrictions and the closure of Pristina's Gërmia pool.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Western Balkans Drought: Heatwave Cripples Agriculture and Energy"

A severe drought and heatwave impacting the Western Balkans has caused water shortages, reduced agricultural yields, and strained energy supplies, necessitating €60 million in energy imports for Albania in the first half of 2023 and leading to closures of public services like Pristina's largest publ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Germany's Solar Energy Expansion Slows, Raising 2030 Target Concerns

Germany's solar energy expansion has reached 107.5 gigawatts of installed capacity by mid-2024, halfway towards the 2030 target of 215 gigawatts; however, the recent slowdown in expansion raises concerns about achieving this goal.

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EU's Weakening Climate Action Momentum Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

A shift in the EU's priorities from climate action to economic competitiveness and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has weakened the momentum on climate change, despite 85 percent of Europeans being worried about it, leading to a more pragmatic approach to emissions reduction targets.

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