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Global temperatures surge under El Nino conditions as critical infrastructure and environmental policies face increased strain.

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The US government has unveiled a new, temporary plan to manage the Colorado River crisis, mandating water usage cuts across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Approximately 70 million Americans face extreme heat warnings as the third heat dome in a month settles over regions stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the planet is increasingly on fire, noting that the strengthening El Niño phenomenon is pushing global climate systems into uncharted territory.

Scientists report that overheating oceans are altering the migratory ranges of marine life, evidenced by a record-sized great white shark traveling further north into US and Canadian waters.

A coalition of 17 environmental groups is pressuring the EPA to reject new PFAS compounds proposed by Chemours for cooling data centers, citing undisclosed health and climate risks.

Innovative research is emerging to mitigate space-based climate and tech challenges, including new solar-powered cooling technology designed to prevent computer equipment from overheating in orbit.

Scientists successfully performed underwater ultrasounds on giant mantas to confirm pregnancies, providing rare insights into the reproductive habits of these elusive marine species.

New analysis highlights the growing threat of potential pandemics, such as the H5N1 bird flu, and environmental hazards like frequent space debris falls that pose risks to both safety and infrastructure.

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