Big Tech Datacentres Now Emit a Third of France’s Carbon Footprint
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google’s carbon emissions rose nearly 20% in a year, driven by datacentre expansion amid growing AI and cloud service demand.
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Microsoft, Amazon, and Google’s carbon emissions rose nearly 20% in a year, driven by datacentre expansion amid growing AI and cloud service demand.
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Matthew Wielicki, a former geochemist critical of established climate science, has been named head of the US Global Change Research Program amid concerns from scientific communities.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 10:43 PM
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The World Meteorological Organization reports Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with global sea surface temperatures also reaching new highs amid escalating climate impacts.
UN News | Jul 10, 2026, 3:55 AM
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A record heatwave in Europe has driven unprecedented purchases of Chinese air conditioners, exposing tensions between public needs and the European Union’s trade restrictions on China.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 9, 2026, 2:48 PM
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Lake Powell, the US’s second-largest reservoir, is nearing unprecedented low levels this year, intensifying concerns over water supply in the US southwest.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 6:38 PM
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European political leaders express resistance to widespread air conditioning despite rising heat-related deaths and extreme weather disruptions.
Reason | Jul 6, 2026, 12:58 PM
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A major heat dome over the eastern US has caused record temperatures, leading to at least two dozen deaths and widespread heat alerts during the July 4 holiday weekend.
Guardian US | Jul 6, 2026, 1:24 AM
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Fires have destroyed thousands of hectares across France, Spain, and Portugal as Europe faces escalating heat and a suspected arson arrest.
ABC Australia News | Jul 5, 2026, 4:54 PM
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Drone strikes and siege conditions in El Obeid, Sudan, threaten half a million civilians, while the UN Human Rights Council prepares an urgent debate on the crisis. Meanwhile, a UN-backed programme aims to mitigate climate-related displacement globally.
UN News | Jul 2, 2026, 4:39 AM
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Amid a severe heat wave in Paris, Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar blamed Americans for their role in global warming after Europeans visiting the U.S. noted widespread air conditioning.
Daily Caller | Jun 30, 2026, 8:21 PM
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The Security Council convened on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to discuss escalating violence and humanitarian challenges in Gaza and the West Bank following the fragile ceasefire of October 2025.
UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 4:46 PM
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Firefighters have contained major wildfires in France and Spain, allowing residents to return home, but Western Europe faces another heatwave starting Wednesday, raising concerns about future fire risks.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 28, 2026, 4:17 PM
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US President Donald Trump signals optimism over negotiations with Iran following a pause in military strikes, while regional conflicts and maritime disputes continue to escalate.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
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After 16 days of Phase II in the US-Iran war, both sides are engaging in diplomacy while energy markets seek alternatives due to regional tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:42 PM
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Authorities have evacuated hundreds of thousands as firefighters confront unprecedented wildfires worsened by extreme heat and dangerous conditions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 6:28 PM
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Newly inaugurated President Keiko Fujimori pledges enhanced security and economic development as Peru navigates strategic pressures from the United States and China.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 6:22 PM
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Vast wildfires in France and Spain have displaced more than 325,000 people as authorities brace for an incoming heatwave.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 1:21 PM
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A pause in hostilities between Iran and the United States offers temporary relief for Gulf shipping and global oil markets amid ongoing tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 1:19 PM
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In his fifth state of the nation address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls for tax exemptions aimed at easing financial burdens on individuals and small businesses amid ongoing economic challenges.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 1:09 PM
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France and Spain face severe wildfires, with hundreds of thousands displaced and significant land burned amid record heatwaves.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 PM
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Southern France battles ongoing wildfires in Gironde, while central Spain sees progress controlling two major fires amid an approaching heat wave.
NPR News | Jul 27, 2026, 11:48 AM
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Wildfires continue to rage in the provinces of Avila and Madrid, prompting Spain to declare a national emergency on July 24, 2026.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 10:43 AM
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Severe wildfires in southwest France and central Spain, fueled by climate change-induced heatwaves and drought, raise urgent questions about post-fire recovery and carbon emissions.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 10:42 AM
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GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.
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