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World • Climate

# invasive • planting • bamboo • planted • plants • wildlife

The Times Of India

Conservative

In 1745, the US welcomed mimosa trees for their pink flowers; they later escaped gardens and spread as an invasive species

US News: Around 1745, mimosa arrived in the United States as an ornamental tree, prized for its fragrant pink flowers, delicate foliage and unusual habit of fo.

August 18, 2026, 10:31 pm

Economic Times

Conservative

In 1804, Americans introduced "sacred bamboo" as a garden ornament; it spread across an estimated 22,400 forest acres, and its berries have been linked to bird deaths

August 18, 2026, 7:30 am

Toronto Star

Liberal

Invasive insect poses ‘significant threat’ in Ontario

August 18, 2026, 10:30 am

The Guardian

Liberal

Houseplant hacks: should you always quarantine new plants to avoid pests spreading?

August 18, 2026, 3:26 am

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World • Climate

# pollution • algae • beaches • ecosystems • sea • mercury

The Japan Times

Liberal

Tidal flat in Nagoya hit by plastic waste pollution

The amount of plastic waste at the tidal flat — a protected wetland hosting diverse wildlife — has researchers concerned about its effect on the ecosystem.

August 18, 2026, 3:51 am

Economic Times

Conservative

Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plans

August 17, 2026, 11:29 pm

The Times Of India

Conservative

In 2012, scientists began using dragonfly larvae to reveal where mercury pollution is building up in freshwater ecosystems

August 17, 2026, 10:19 pm

The Guardian

Liberal

‘A new normal’: Miami faces worsening seaweed problem as piles of algae wash up on beaches

August 18, 2026, 3:25 pm

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Climate • World

# quebec • wildfire • vernon • firefighting • provincial • mackenzie

CityNews Vancouver

Liberal

Inside Chilliwack's new state-of-the-art firefighting training facility

A brand-new firefighting training facility has just opened in Chilliwack which will allow crews to rehearse every possibility, and ensure they can stay safe while saving lives. Our Jack Rabb got suited up to see how it all works.

August 19, 2026, 2:21 pm

North Island Gazette

Liberal

Emergency minister says Vernon cadet camp ready to house wildfire evacuees

August 19, 2026, 12:32 pm

Leader Post

Conservative

Canada and Quebec support community resilience to wildfires

August 18, 2026, 8:02 am

Toronto Star

Liberal

How Canada must prepare for wildfire smoke every summer

September 23, 2026, 12:23 pm

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Climate • World

# vineyards • climate • warming • grape • champagne • vines

Daily Mail

Conservative

Europe's seas are experiencing an 'alarming' surge in temperatures

Europe's seas are warming at an 'alarming' rate - and climate change is largely to blame, according to scientists from the World Weather Attribution.

August 18, 2026, 5:04 pm

The Times Of India

Conservative

A grape variety from Cyprus is helping Australian vineyards survive extreme heat; growers using Xynisteri have cut water consumption by 75%, while the vines have survived temperatures above 45°C

August 18, 2026, 4:14 am

The Japan Times

Liberal

Record-early champagne harvest highlights climate change impact on French vineyards

August 17, 2026, 8:41 pm

CBC

Liberal

Warming climate could mean more harmful bacteria in northern water sources, study says

August 20, 2026, 10:02 am

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Climate • Travel

# flood • drought • rain • forecast • weather • predicts

BBC News

Liberal

Seven Stoke flood defence scheme to finish ahead of schedule

The Environment Agency said the dry weather has allowed contractors to speed up the £5.2m plan.

August 18, 2026, 11:12 pm

Daily Mail

Conservative

Drought-hit Britain braces for floods after weeks of extreme heat as Wessex Water announces first hosepipe ban since summer of 1976

August 18, 2026, 4:42 am

The Independent

Liberal

Flooding warning as rain finally forecast for drought-stricken land

August 17, 2026, 11:43 pm

GB News

Conservative

UK weather: Britons told to brace for floods in just days after weeks of drought and dry conditions

August 18, 2026, 3:44 am

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Climate • Science

# crops • solar • tomatoes • farmer • drought • farmworkers

The Times Of India

Conservative

In 2019, Arizona researchers grew crops beneath solar panels: Chiltepin peppers produced 3 times more fruit and tomatoes produced twice as much

Science News: A groundbreaking study from the University of Arizona shows that solar panels can significantly increase crop production, with chiltepin peppers yielding three times and cherry tomatoes twice the amount of fruit when grown under elevated...

August 19, 2026, 2:00 am

The Japan Times

Liberal

Deadly heat pushes Japan’s farmers to go nocturnal

August 18, 2026, 7:34 pm

Economic Times

Conservative

An Australian farmer put sheep beneath solar panels; he reported 15% more wool and green grass surviving through drought

August 18, 2026, 1:40 am

Los Angeles Times

Liberal

California's mango season is coming to an end. Head to the market before it's too late

August 18, 2026, 9:39 am

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Climate • Weather

# temperature • miami • heat • florida • dog • hottest

New York Post

Conservative

Miami hits 100 degrees — tying hottest temperature ever

The mercury soared into the triple digits Tuesday afternoon for the first time since July 21, 1942 as a dangerous heat gripped much of southern Florida.

August 19, 2026, 9:54 am

CNN

Liberal

Miami hit an all-time record on Tuesday. It’s more significant than you think.

August 19, 2026, 8:01 am

Economic Times

Conservative

extreme heat warning: Extreme Heat Warning: Texas, Florida, other Southern states in US brace for triple-digit temperatures

August 18, 2026, 6:56 am

Daily Express

Conservative

One key sign your dog has heatstroke that could save its life

August 18, 2026, 12:00 am

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Climate • Travel

# skies • aviation • planes • flight • ai • pilots

Toronto Star

Liberal

The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation's climate impact

Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters to show how minor altitude adjustments can reduce aviation's

August 18, 2026, 6:43 pm

AP News

Liberal

Flights over Atlantic will adjust paths in test to reduce contrails

August 18, 2026, 8:21 am

BBC News

Liberal

AI to help planes avoid climate-warming contrails above North Atlantic

August 18, 2026, 3:26 am

The Verge

Liberal

Operation Blue Skies is Google’s mission to help pilots avoid contrails.

August 19, 2026, 11:25 am

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Climate • Science

# uranium • copper • mineral • mining • mined • namibia

Investing News Network (INN)

Conservative

Jaguar Uranium Reports Final Copper Assay Results Including up to 8.54% Copper, Potential 4-km Trend Identified from Huemul Uranium-Copper-Vanadium Project

Channel and rock chip samples from areas of visible uranium-copper-vanadium mineralization observed at surface returned final assay results for copper uranium silver and vanadium 1. Sampling of strike extensions along the UrycoRosa and Black zone trends...

August 18, 2026, 3:20 pm