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Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia
A powerful tornado tore through northern Texas late Saturday, killing at least one person and causing widespread destruction across Wise County. The deadly twister is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather hammering the US South and Midwest, with wildfires simultaneously burning through parts of Georgia. Millions remain at risk as conditions show little sign of letting up.
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Sewage Is Threatening Coral Reefs Around the World, Even in Marine Protected Areas
Sewage pollution is undermining coral reef conservation efforts globally, penetrating even the marine protected areas specifically established to shield these ecosystems. A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of Queensland finds that land-based waste is one of the most severe threats to marine life — yet most protected area frameworks fail to address it. The findings highlight a critical blind spot in ocean conservation policy that could render existing protections far less effective than assumed.
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UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres
UK government departments are presenting conflicting forecasts on the energy demands of AI datacentres, undermining coordinated planning for both net zero and the country's AI ambitions. The discrepancy raises serious questions about whether Britain's clean energy infrastructure can realistically support its superpower aspirations. Without aligned projections, policymakers risk building an AI strategy on foundations the grid simply cannot support.
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Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds
Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change stressors may be compounding reproductive harm across species in ways that exceed the impact of either threat alone, according to new peer-reviewed research. The study, which reviewed existing scientific literature, found that endocrine-disrupting chemicals — commonly found in plastics — interact with climate-driven stressors to produce additive or synergistic fertility damage. Researchers described the findings as "alarming," suggesting the combination could help explain the broad decline in fertility observed across species globally.
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How New Mexico is ‘building a forest’ by solving a seedling shortage
New Mexico is tackling post-wildfire recovery head-on with a dedicated reforestation center focused on closing the gap between burned acres and available seedlings. The center's director breaks down the logistical and biological challenges of growing native trees at scale, from seed collection to soil preparation. As wildfires grow larger and more frequent across the West, this kind of purpose-built infrastructure may prove essential to keeping forests viable for future generations.
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