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In 2025, Europe delays key climate policies amid economic concerns, while AI's environmental impact surges, matching NYC's emissions. China advances fusion research, and US opposition grows against data centers due to rising energy costs. These shifts reflect a complex global climate and energy landscape today.
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Recent UK legislation and court cases reveal a significant crackdown on peaceful protests, with laws expanding police powers and criminalizing non-violent activism. Human rights groups warn these measures threaten democratic freedoms, as the government seeks to control dissent amid international scrutiny. The debate continues as the legislation advances in parliament.
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As of early February 2026, wildfires have devastated southern Chile's Biobio and Ñuble regions, killing at least 21 people, injuring over 300, and forcing 50,000 evacuations. The fires have destroyed thousands of homes and scorched roughly 450 sq km. Simultaneously, Argentina's Patagonia faces severe wildfires threatening ancient forests amid budget cuts and climate denial by President Javier Milei.
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Residents near Pascagoula, Mississippi, worry that increased Venezuelan heavy crude oil processing at Chevron's refinery will worsen pollution. A local buyout proposal aims to create a green buffer zone to reduce health risks and flooding, amid ongoing debates over industrial pollution and oil imports.
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New studies reveal over 866,000 UK homes face high flood risk by 2080 due to climate change, with recent storms intensifying concerns. Experts warn that building in flood-prone areas and inadequate planning threaten future safety, urging government action and policy reform ahead of local elections.
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A North Dakota court is set to sign an order requiring Greenpeace entities to pay over $340 million to Energy Transfer following a 2016-2017 pipeline protest. Both sides plan to appeal, citing insufficient funds and legal concerns. The case stems from protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, which the tribe opposes due to water safety fears.