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UK Train Passengers Evacuate After Fault on Hottest Day

Hundreds of UK train passengers were forced to evacuate trains and walk along the tracks near Loughborough Junction on Saturday due to a train fault on the hottest day of the year, with some waiting up to two hours in overheated carriages; the incident highlighted concerns regarding heat resilience ...

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UK Heatwave: Climate Crisis Makes Extreme Heat 100 Times More Likely

Scientists have calculated that the 32°C heatwave predicted for southeast England on Saturday is 100 times more likely due to the climate crisis, causing premature deaths and highlighting the UK's inadequate preparation for extreme weather.

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England Issues Amber Heat Alerts Amidst Hottest Day of the Year

Amber heat alerts have been issued across England due to the hottest day of the year so far (32.2C), with the UKHSA warning of potential death increases, particularly among the elderly, and significant impacts on health services; this follows record-breaking dry weather and numerous wildfires.

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Record UK Heatwave Highlights Urgent Climate Change Impacts

Rising global temperatures are causing more frequent and intense heatwaves, as evidenced by the UK's record-breaking 40°C temperature in July 2022, which was deemed "virtually impossible" without human-induced climate change; this trend is projected to continue, increasing the risk of drought, wildf...

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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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Fifa Club World Cup: Weather Disruptions and Safety Concerns

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a predicted heatwave are causing significant disruptions at the Fifa Club World Cup in the US, with multiple matches delayed and concerns raised about player and fan safety, particularly in stadiums lacking shade.

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UK Experiences Record-Breaking Heatwave, Amber Alert Issued

The UK is experiencing its hottest day of the year for the second day in a row, with temperatures potentially reaching 33°C on Friday. An amber heat alert is in place across England, warning of significant health impacts and potential deaths among vulnerable groups. The heatwave is expected to peak ...

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Category 4 Hurricane Erick Threatens Mexican Coasts

Hurricane Erick, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 230 km/h, is threatening the Mexican coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, bringing torrential rains, high waves, and potential for widespread destruction; Mexican authorities have activated emergency plans.

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Mexico Braces for Hurricane Erick, Implementing Extensive Preparedness Measures

Hurricane Erick, a Category 2 hurricane intensifying rapidly, is expected to hit Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico, tonight, prompting the activation of emergency plans, class suspensions, and the deployment of over 18,000 security personnel, contrasting with the unpreparedness during 2023's Hurricane Oti...

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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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