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Climate & EnvironmentDaily pulse

Extreme weather, wildlife conservation, and infrastructure challenges dominate the current climate and environmental news landscape.

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Key Points

A persistent heat dome is affecting approximately 70 million Americans, with temperatures expected to reach 105F across the Gulf Coast, Great Plains, and Midwest.

Severe weather in West Virginia and Louisiana has triggered state emergencies, with flash flooding causing displacement and necessitating significant rescue operations.

Environmental groups are opposing the construction of a border wall near Quitobaquito Springs, citing the irreversible threat to rare local species and culturally significant land for the O’odham people.

Climate scientists have pushed back against claims that wildfire smoke from Canada is being intentionally introduced to the US, emphasizing that fire frequency is a symptom of the global climate crisis.

A wildfire in Spain has forced the emergency evacuation of a NASA Deep Space Network complex, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of critical scientific infrastructure to extreme fire events.

The UK Liberal Democrats have proposed that all new homes be built with air conditioning, arguing that current housing standards are inadequately prepared for rising extreme heat.

Researchers are turning to unconventional fundraising, including the use of OnlyFans, to support marmot research following significant government budget cuts.

Technological solutions are being explored to help the US power grid, including the potential for electric vehicles to act as backup power sources during high-demand periods.

Health experts are warning of rising tick populations in the US and UK, advising the public on preventative measures to mitigate the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

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