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26 Apr 2026

Better weather forecasts could cut heat deaths

New research finds that more accurate short-term weather forecasts can reduce heat-related deaths in the US as the climate warms. Timely warnings give people time to protect their health and change plans.

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24 Apr 2026

Spring allergies are getting worse

Allergy seasons in the US now start earlier, last longer and cause stronger symptoms. Warmer temperatures, rising CO2 and pollution increase pollen, and more adults and children are developing new or worse allergies this spring.

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24 Apr 2026

Scientists Watch El Niño's Effect on Weather and Hurricanes

Scientists are watching El Niño because it can change weather globally and affect the Atlantic hurricane season. Many forecast models now see an increased chance of El Niño later this year, but its effect will depend on timing and ocean temperatures.

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21 Apr 2026

City methane emissions rising faster than accounts show

A satellite study finds urban methane emissions grew notably between 2019 and 2023 and are higher than bottom-up accounting suggests. Accurate city-level data is important for climate policy and reducing emissions.

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5 Apr 2026

Bunia urban trees store carbon, study finds

A study of Bunias urban trees measured how much carbon they store. Researchers inventoried 2,311 trees and estimated total carbon, average storage per tree, species roles, and possible carbon-market value for city trees.

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31 Mar 2026

Diamond dust not suitable for stratospheric cooling

Researchers at Washington University studied detonation-made diamond dust for stratospheric aerosol injection. Simulations show carbon impurities and sp2 carbon cause absorption and reduce scattering, so these nanodiamonds are unlikely to cool the planet effectively.

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27 Mar 2026

Climate adaptation funding in Africa

A report finds adaptation actions in Africa face a finance gap because much funding does not reach frontline communities. It recommends direct, flexible support for local actors and public measures to attract private capital.

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26 Mar 2026

Targeted climate finance brings results in Benin, Ethiopia and Namibia

A February report by Global Health Strategies and the African Union Commission finds that targeted climate adaptation finance delivered measurable benefits in Benin, Ethiopia and Namibia, improving flood protection, roads, market access and local decision-making.

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22 Mar 2026

Bad Bunny Shines Light on Puerto Rico's Power Crisis

At Super Bowl LX Bad Bunny used his halftime show to highlight Puerto Rico's fragile electricity grid. The island still faces frequent outages since Hurricane Maria, and efforts range from privatisation to community solar projects.

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20 Mar 2026

Green clay tennis courts remove carbon from the air

A new study finds that green clay tennis courts made with basalt rock can remove carbon dioxide from the air. Researchers analysed thousands of courts in the United States and estimated net carbon removal and timelines.

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11 Mar 2026

Local climate adaptation must be central to African planning

A new study warns that locally led climate adaptation must be part of national planning in Africa. It says efforts are fragmented, underfunded and often driven by external priorities, and highlights agriculture and early warning systems.

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27 Feb 2026

Big tech links make farming tools costly

A report by IPES-Food warns that ties between large agricultural firms and big technology companies make digital farming tools expensive and hard to access for smallholder farmers. Authors call for public funding and stronger data rules.

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24 Feb 2026

Warm winter and early buds in Washington

Last December was the warmest on record in Washington and the state has had a mild winter. Many garden plants already show small buds, and a University of Washington specialist has discussed how warmer winters might change flowering time.

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