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![World Cup trophy on pedestal in front of city skyline filled with wildfire smoke]()
![World Cup trophy on pedestal in front of city skyline filled with wildfire smoke]()
Wildfire smoke threatens the World Cup final. FIFA still doesn’t have a plan.
There’s no way to close off the open-air stadium where stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are slated to square off.
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Nebraska wants data centers to come clean about water usage
The industry can be a black box of information. But as the state deals with persistent drought, residents and regulators want more answers.
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A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples
Most emergency alerts and warnings are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during fires, floods, and other disasters.
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![a man wearing a black shirt walking down the street in new york city's midtown wipes the sweat off his brow with a small orange towel]()
![a man wearing a black shirt walking down the street in new york city's midtown wipes the sweat off his brow with a small orange towel]()
No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net.
As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.
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The oceans are full of heat, and it’s coming ashore
The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn't all stay there.
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![Construction workers rebuild a home in Altadena, California, one year after the Eaton Fire. California has been waiting for supplemental housing aid from the federal government.]()
![Construction workers rebuild a home in Altadena, California, one year after the Eaton Fire. California has been waiting for supplemental housing aid from the federal government.]()
Congress set to overhaul disaster recovery, speeding up new home builds
A little-noticed section in a bipartisan housing bill could accelerate new construction after major disasters.
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![Stadium staff work before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium]()
![Stadium staff work before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium]()
Workers are risking dangerous heat to keep the World Cup running
A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.
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![A man is taking a walk with a parasol in the morning.]()
![A man is taking a walk with a parasol in the morning.]()
Western Europe just set the record for its hottest June ever
Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
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![A fallen telephone pole after Super Typhoon Bavi on Rota.]()
![A fallen telephone pole after Super Typhoon Bavi on Rota.]()
Another super typhoon just pummeled the Pacific
Thousands still lacked power from April's storm when Super Typhoon Bavi slammed into the Marianas this week.
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![A palm tree sits next to a FIFA sign]()
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Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy
The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
