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Dangerous Humid Heat
Dangerous humid heat days, defined as days with a wet-bulb temperature of 25°C (77°F) or higher, have more than doubled worldwide since the 1970s due to human-caused warming. A new analysis found that 65% of the 247 U.S. cities studied now experience an average of 19 more high-risk days per year than they did a decade ago. The South and Southeast bear the heaviest burden, with parts of the Gulf Coast now averaging more than 100 dangerous humid heat days annually.
These risks are also spreading to regions that have historically been less affected, including the Upper Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. A new report from Climate Central, Global Analysis: Dangerous Humid Heat Rising, dives deeper into these expanding global risks.
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RESEARCH
Forest Carbon Credits May Be Underestimating Climate Risks
A new study reveals that U.S. forest carbon markets are drastically underestimating climate risks, with self-insurance "buffer pools" falling about 84% short of what is needed to cover carbon losses from accelerating wildfires, droughts, and insect damage. Because these failing projects allow polluters to continue emitting greenhouse gases without real compensation, scientists stress that forest offsets cannot replace the urgent need to directly cut fossil fuel emissions. Read more
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ECONOMY
Weakening UK Net Zero Policy Would Damage Economy, Chief Climate Adviser Says
The UK's top climate adviser has warned that weakening net-zero policies would destabilize businesses and drive away international investors, directly damaging the country's economic growth. The progress report highlights that while transitions to renewable energy and electric vehicles are successfully picking up pace, the adoption of residential heat pumps has severely stalled due to high upfront costs and a distorted electricity market. Read more
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HEALTH
Eastern U.S. to Broil After Heat Wave Kills More Than 1,300 in Europe
Following an unprecedented and devastating heat wave in Europe that has claimed over 1,300 lives, scientists warn that a changing climate is pushing global societies to the limits of their ability to cope. Now, a potentially historic heat dome is shifting toward the central and eastern United States, threatening to bring dangerously high temperatures and heat indices of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit just in time for the Fourth of July. Read more
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SOLUTIONS
Plastic Food Packaging Blankets the World’s Coastlines
A new global study confirms that food and beverage packaging is the most dominant type of plastic litter on the coastlines of 93% of countries surveyed, regardless of their local recycling infrastructure. As this pollution crisis severely impacts critical marine ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs, scientists warn that waste management alone is insufficient and urgently demand a global cap on primary plastic production. Read more
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PROGRAMS
Save the Children
VoLo Foundation supports Save the Children's programs in rural New Mexico, where work launched four years ago now reaches more than 4,000 children across San Juan County, the majority of which lies within the Navajo Nation reservation. Programs include Early Steps home visiting, K–5 literacy and math support, a weekend backpack food program, and a mobile unit providing food, clothing, and essentials. Save the Children is also working to expand qualified childcare providers in the state following New Mexico's landmark universal childcare legislation passed in November 2025. All staff are Navajo or Spanish-speaking community members, ensuring programs are culturally responsive and locally grounded. Learn more
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OTHER NEWS
Heat Dome Threatens Sweltering Conditions for World Cup Fans, Players
A major heat dome is expected to bring dangerous heat to World Cup matches across the central and eastern U.S. and parts of Canada, with heat indices reaching 105 to 115°F in some areas. FIFA has added mandatory three-minute hydration breaks during each half to support player safety, while health experts urge fans to seek shade, stay hydrated, and watch for signs of heat-related illness. Read more
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INTERNATIONAL
Cambio climático: los incendios y las inundaciones están creando zonas no asegurables en toda Europa
El incremento de los desastres climáticos está creando "zonas no asegurables" a nivel global, un fenómeno donde las aseguradoras privadas restringen coberturas o duplican primas al no poder sostener los riesgos financieros. Ante la inviabilidad del modelo tradicional, que históricamente deja desprotegido el 75 % de las pérdidas en Europa y el 57 % en el mundo, los gobiernos se ven obligados a rescatar fondos de emergencia o diseñar esquemas de cofinanciamiento público y privado. Leer más
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