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Climate Change Triples Frequency of Extreme Weather-Causing Planetary Waves

A new study published in PNAS reveals that climate change has tripled the frequency of atmospheric planetary waves causing extreme summer weather in the last 75 years, from roughly one event per summer in the 1950s to about three now; this is linked to events like the 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave...

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Copenhagen's $1.3 Billion Climate Change Adaptation Plan

Copenhagen is investing $1.3 billion to build seven underground tunnels and redesign 20 parks as reservoirs to mitigate increased flooding due to climate change, a strategy attracting international attention.

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Flash Floods Hit Britain Amid Heatwave and Drought

Intense thunderstorms and flash flooding hit parts of Britain on Friday, the hottest day of 2025 (29°C), following the declaration of drought in Yorkshire due to the driest spring in over a century, causing travel chaos and potential health risks.

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Typhoon Wutip Strikes Hainan, Causing Widespread Disruptions

Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon to strike China in 2024, caused widespread disruption in Hainan province on Friday, resulting in mass evacuations (1,325 in Ledong Li county), school closures (16 cities and counties), and transport cancellations (139 flights in Haikou).

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78 Dead in South Africa Floods

Devastating floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province have claimed 78 lives, with rescue teams searching for dozens more missing persons; President Ramaphosa will visit the affected areas on Friday.

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Pacific Northwest Breaks Heat Records Amidst Heat Dome

A record-breaking heatwave, caused by a heat dome, is impacting the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures reaching the high 90s and low 100s, breaking records in Seattle and raising concerns about wildfires and cold-water fatalities.

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Severe Thunderstorms Kill One in France

Severe thunderstorms killed one and injured another in France on Friday, exceeding 30,000 lightning strikes, with 4,326 in Eure alone; Normandy saw 76mph winds, breaking the 2019 record; hail caused damage; a "goutte froide" and heat dome amplified the storms.

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San Antonio Flash Floods: 11 Dead, Several Missing

Flash flooding in San Antonio, Texas, caused by severe storms on Wednesday and Thursday, resulted in at least 11 deaths, with several still missing; over 70 water rescues were conducted, and the search and recovery effort is ongoing.

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Typhoon Wutip Disrupts Southern China

Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon to hit China in 2024, caused widespread disruption in southern China on Friday, leading to 1,325 evacuations in Hainan, 139 flight cancellations at Haikou airport, and the suspension of all ferry crossings through the Qiongzhou Strait, with the storm expected to make...

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Eastern Cape Floods Claim 78 Lives

Devastating floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province have claimed 78 lives, with ongoing search and rescue operations underway; the national government has classified the event as a national disaster.

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Extreme Weather Events Negatively Impact Amphibian Populations

A study of 7200 amphibian species over 40 years reveals a direct causal link between extreme weather events (heatwaves, droughts) and negative impacts on amphibian health, particularly those dependent on temporary wetlands for breeding; future climate projections suggest worsening conditions.

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Seven Dead in South Africa Floods; School Bus Swept Away

Heavy rains and snow in South Africa have caused at least seven deaths, including six in Mthatha and one near Tsolo, with a bus carrying an unknown number of schoolchildren swept away in flooding near Mthatha, leaving an unknown number of children missing, while three were rescued.

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