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Coral bleaching: How warming seas are transforming the world’s reefs
Mass coral bleaching occurs when unusually warm ocean temperatures disrupt the partnership between corals and the microscopic algae that supply most of their energy.
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Floods linked to climate change hit nearly 1 million in Southern Africa
Devastating floods that swept across Southern Africa since December 2025, killing at least 280 people and affecting almost a million, were likely intensified by the impacts of climate change, scientists say.
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Forests don’t just store carbon. They keep people alive, scientists say
A sweeping scientific review finds that forests regulate temperature, stabilize water cycles and reduce heat-related risks in ways that directly protect human well-being.
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Banks decline to finance LNG project in Papua New Guinea
Twenty-nine global banks reject financing a Papua New Guinea LNG project led by TotalEnergies, citing climate, environmental and human rights concerns.
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Indonesia’s steel expansion risks a surge in greenhouse gas emissions
Indonesia’s steel industry is becoming one of the country’s fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions, even as it receives far less public attention than other carbon-intensive sectors.
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Encouragement boosts people’s likelihood to take climate action
Framing climate action as “doing more good” instead of “doing less bad” makes people more willing to act and feel better about it, a study finds.
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Solar energy gains ground across Africa, but challenges persist
Solar power is expanding rapidly across Africa, with some countries now generating a significant share of electricity from the sun, but energy poverty, battery risks and rising costs threaten future growth.
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