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As Americans endure extreme heat and wildfires exacerbated by fossil fuel-driven climate change, an analysis revealed Tuesday that rising seas threaten infrastructure critical for millions of people in hundreds of U.S. communities. swiy.co/NRgn

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Extreme weather continues to batter parts of Europe, with heavy rain, flooding and landslides causing damage and loss of life. In Poland, the Zakopane region experienced road closures and flooded basements due to heavy downpours. swiy.co/NX2q

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There are roughly 90,000 significant dams in the U.S. At least 4,000 are in poor or unsatisfactory condition and could kill people or only harm the environment if they failed, according to data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. swiy.co/NY-p

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At least eight people have died after Hurricane Beryl slammed into southeast Texas and Louisiana, knocking out power for nearly three million people. Beryl hit the southern United States on Monday morning as a category one hurricane. swiy.co/NdHu

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The remnants of Hurricane Beryl dropped tornadoes and threatened flooding Wednesday as the system churned into Canada and the northeastern U.S. after leaving millions in the Houston area without power. swiy.co/NfRu

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Rising sea levels are making each day slightly longer, and there's no sign it's going to stop, a new study funded in part by NASA and the Canadian government has found. swiy.co/NkHD

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Dangerous flash flooding in Arkansas and Missouri forced evacuations and washed out at least one bridge after months of rain fell in just a few hours Wednesday morning. A rare flash flood emergency was issued for around 5,000 people in Yellville. swiy.co/Nml2

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The UN has outlined its opposition to companies using credits to cancel out their carbon dioxide footprint, putting it on a collision course with big oil and technology groups. swiy.co/Nt8p

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Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and damage to homes and shops after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island. The storm swept up the western Pacific, leaving 22 people dead in the Philippines from flooding. swiy.co/Ny4a

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The past century of human-induced warming has increased rainfall variability over 75% of the Earth's land area—particularly over Australia, Europe and eastern North America, new research shows. The findings, by Chinese researchers and the UK Met Office...swiy.co/O4UA

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Thunderstorms brought another wave of violent floods Tuesday that caved in roads, crushed vehicles, pushed homes off their foundations and led to dramatic boat rescues in north-eastern Vermont, nearly 3 weeks after flooding from Hurricane Beryl. swiy.co/O8cg

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Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Significant flooding is expected, especially in low-lying areas, prompting evacuations in some coastal communities. swiy.co/OF6C

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Tropical Storm Debby stalled over the Carolinas causing significant rainfall and flooding. This phenomenon of stalling storms is increasingly linked to climate change, as warmer temperatures weaken the jet stream, allowing storms to linger. swiy.co/OIE2

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Storm Debby, which initially struck Florida as a hurricane, caused widespread destruction as it moved up the east coast, leaving many without power and dealing with severe flooding. The storm brought significant damage across Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania..swiy.co/OPS4

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Hurricane Ernesto is heading for Bermuda, having crossed Puerto Rico where it left more than half of homes and businesses without power. With wind gusts of 100mph (155km/h), Ernesto has now strengthened to a category-two hurricane. swiy.co/OVqQ

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A new analysis shows the 'worst case scenario' for Antarctica's melting glaciers is much less severe than the United Nation's current estimates. The UN's prediction that the melting of Antarctica's so-called 'Doomsday' glaciers could alone raise global...swiy.co/OlMk

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his latest climate SOS, calling on countries to “Save Our Seas” as he warned of a crisis of an “unimaginable scale” caused by greenhouse gases and rising sea levels. swiy.co/O-mw

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Millions of people were ordered to evacuate their homes as Typhoon Shanshan lashed southwest Japan with strong winds and torrential rain on Thursday, knocking out power, snarling air traffic and forcing major factories to close. swiy.co/P2b_

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Hail — not hurricanes, floods or tornadoes — has caused the highest weather damage costs in the U.S. so far this year. Research suggests that climate change will cause large hailstones to become more common. swiy.co/P7PI

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A team of NASA rocket scientists is developing autonomous underwater robots that are able to go where humans cannot, deep beneath Antarctica’s giant ice shelves. The robots’ task is to better understand how rapidly ice is melting. swiy.co/P9yo