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Record-Breaking Heatwave Highlights Urgent Climate Crisis
In an alarming development, global temperatures have soared to unprecedented levels, marking the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. This extreme heatwave underscores the escalating climate crisis and highlights the urgent need for comprehensive action to address global warming.
According to meteorological data, July 24, 2024, reached an average global temperature of 1.85 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This surpasses the previous record set just a few weeks earlier, making it clear that the pace...
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Trump Budget Proposal Slashes Clean Energy Funding
President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 federal budget outlines a significant reallocation of resources, with a notable emphasis on reducing expenditures in clean energy, environmental initiatives, and scientific research. The Department of Energy (DOE) is particularly affected, facing a proposed...