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UK food supply drought risk threatens key crops, report says

Priya Shah September 27, 2026

A new analysis warns that most of the UK’s essential crops are grown in water-stressed areas, raising concerns over yields, prices and supply chains.

Sheep Dog World Trial crowns Welsh father and son

Priya Shah September 27, 2026

Welsh farmer David Howells won the world title at the Sheep Dog World Trial in Scotland, while his 19-year-old son Jack captured the Young Handler crown.

‘Super El Niño’ already smashing records, scientists say

Osama Haddad September 27, 2026

The ‘super El Niño’ is already breaking strength records and is expected to fuel extreme heat, drought and flooding into winter, researchers and officials say.

Tropical Storm Nolo aims at Hawaii as Polo batters Mexico

Priya Shah September 26, 2026

Tropical Storm Nolo could strengthen near the Big Island by Friday, bringing dangerous flooding, while Hurricane Polo triggers landslide fears in Mexico.

DataOne fined .07m for unpermitted generators in NJ

DataOne fined $1.07m for unpermitted generators in NJ

Osama Haddad September 25, 2026

New Jersey regulators issued a $1.07 million penalty after finding dozens of unpermitted generators running at DataOne’s Vineland datacenter.

Why the leap second may soon be retired worldwide

Priya Shah September 24, 2026

Global timekeepers are weighing changes to the leap second as Earth’s rotation speeds up, raising questions about how we sync atomic and solar time.

Indigenous governance seen as key to climate resilience

Osama Haddad September 24, 2026

A new report finds Indigenous governance drives effective climate resilience and adaptation, urging legal recognition, funding, and partnerships worldwide.

‘Fire amoeba’ sets new heat tolerance record for complex life

Priya Shah September 23, 2026

A newly identified fire amoeba can replicate at 145°F, pushing heat limits for complex cells and expanding the search for life’s extremes.

Australia renewable energy record hits 80% on main grid

Osama Haddad September 22, 2026

Australia set a renewable energy record as solar and wind met 80.4% of demand on the national grid, with rooftop solar leading and fossil fuels at 20%.

What to include in your emergency food supplies

Priya Shah September 21, 2026

Experts explain how to build emergency food supplies, including daily fluid needs, hydrating canned foods, and how tinned foods compare nutritionally to fresh.

Court: No constitutional right to safe drinking water

Osama Haddad September 20, 2026

A federal appeals court ruled there is no constitutional right to safe drinking water, rejecting Jackson residents’ claims and a right-to-truth argument.

Fat Bear Week 2026 expands to 16-bear bracket in Katmai

Priya Shah September 19, 2026

Fat Bear Week 2026 debuts a larger 16-bear bracket at Katmai, with public voting Sept. 22–29 and rising cub numbers signaling a new generation.

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