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Climate crisis intensifies with extreme weather impacts on agriculture and infrastructure, while Trump administration rolls back environmental protections and disaster response capabilities.

UPDATED TODAY48 sources

Key Points

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US wheat farmers face devastating losses as extreme heat and drought create dangerous temperature swings across the Plains, with some farmers choosing not to harvest their crops due to poor conditions.

2

Alaska landslide triggered a tsunami, and scientists warn that as glaciers retreat due to climate warming, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become increasingly frequent in coastal regions.

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Trump administration seeks to weaken FEMA's disaster response capabilities through sweeping changes that experts say will leave the agency ill-equipped to handle extreme weather events amid the ongoing climate crisis.

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Google developers significantly understated carbon emissions from proposed UK data centers by a factor of five in Essex plans, revealing major transparency issues in tech industry climate impact assessments.

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Trump's Department of Interior lifted hunting restrictions across 55 US parks and refuges, raising concerns about wildlife conservation efforts and ecological management.

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Movement against AI data centers is gaining momentum, with advocates arguing the issue goes beyond NIMBY concerns to fundamental questions about democratic decision-making and community input on major infrastructure projects.

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Hiker killed in apparent bear attack at Glacier National Park in Montana, highlighting risks in wilderness areas as human-wildlife interactions increase with changing environmental conditions.

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Americans are increasingly finding ways to live car-free in the US despite car-dependent infrastructure, with Guardian readers sharing strategies for navigating cities without personal vehicles.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced 'The Great American Road Trip' reality show while the transportation sector faces rising fuel prices and ongoing crises, drawing criticism for being unfocused and out of touch.

SOURCES48 articles · 6 outlets
theguardian.com8 articles
nytimes.com8 articles
aljazeera.com8 articles
arstechnica.com8 articles
wired.com8 articles
telegraph.co.uk8 articles