Climate & Energy

PBS NewsHour Aug 15

Severe Weather in Indiana Results in Five Fatalities

Indiana has experienced severe weather, with heavy rains resulting in surging rivers and creeks. Authorities have confirmed that at least five fatalities have occurred as a result of these conditions.

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NPR — Top Stories Aug 15

Midwest States Prepare for Continued Flooding; Indiana Requests Federal Assistance

Midwestern states, including Indiana and Illinois, are bracing for further flooding this weekend. Indiana has sought federal aid to help manage the situation.

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Al Jazeera English Aug 15

Cleanup Efforts Begin After Oil Spill Affects Omani Coastline

Cleanup operations are underway along 12 kilometers of coastline in Oman due to an oil spill from a grounded tanker. Crews are actively working to address the situation.

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Al Jazeera English Aug 15

Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii, Residents Advised to Prepare

Tropical Storm Lala is projected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii, with forecasts indicating heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities are urging residents to take necessary precautions.

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PBS NewsHour Aug 15

Hurricane Warning Issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches

The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for Hawaii's Big Island due to the approach of Tropical Storm Lala. This marks a significant event, as the island has not seen a direct hurricane landfall in 155 years.

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PBS NewsHour Aug 15

Hurricane Lala Strengthens to Category 1, Approaches Hawaii's Big Island

Hurricane Lala has been classified as a Category 1 hurricane by the National Hurricane Center, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph). The storm is moving towards Hawaii's Big Island, expected to bring heavy rain and winds.

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Deutsche Welle Aug 15

Germany Faces Record Heat Amid Climate Action Concerns

Germany is currently facing record heat, resulting in heat-related fatalities and drought conditions. Despite these issues, the German government's commitment to climate action is being questioned, alongside the public's relatively low engagement in protests.

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Deutsche Welle Aug 15

Concerns Raised Over Germany's Climate Action Amid Record Temperatures and Drought

The German government is criticized for not prioritizing climate action, despite facing record temperatures and drought. There is a noted lack of public protests regarding these climate concerns.

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Deutsche Welle Aug 15

Hawaii declares state of emergency as hurricane approaches

Hawaii has issued a state of emergency as Hurricane Lala approaches the Big Island, expected to bring heavy rain and wind. This would be the first hurricane to hit the island since 1871 if it makes landfall.

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Ars Technica Aug 15

Overview of New Utility-Scale Power Plants in the US for 2026

The US power sector introduced 368 utility-scale power plants in the first half of 2026, primarily solar. The largest additions include the SunZia Wind South and SunZia Wind North in New Mexico, which together have a capacity of 3,650 megawatts.

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Guardian — US Aug 15

Annual rescue efforts for stranded sea turtles in Cape Cod

Cape Cod has seen an increase in sea turtle strandings, leading to organized rescue efforts each year. A turtle known as 'Lucky' is among those receiving treatment at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital and is expected to be returned to the ocean soon.

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Wired Aug 15

Puerto Rico Rationing Water Amid Rainwater Harvesting Potential

Puerto Rico is rationing water due to shortages. Experts indicate that the island could potentially harvest billions of gallons of rainwater each year, which could mitigate current water supply challenges.

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BBC — Business Aug 15

Government Implements Temporary Ban on Disposable BBQs Amid Wildfire Risk

The government has enacted a temporary ban on disposable barbecues, citing significant public safety risks during current drought and heatwave conditions. Military forces are being deployed to aid in wildfire suppression efforts.

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PBS NewsHour Aug 14

Heat Wave Sets Records in Europe; Flooding in Japan; Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii

A heat wave is breaking records across Europe, while Japan experiences flooding due to heavy rainfall. Hawaii is bracing for Tropical Storm Lala, and Italian authorities have recovered stolen artworks by notable artists.

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Al Jazeera English Aug 14

Wildfires in Europe Burn 500,000 Hectares Amid Record Heat

Wildfires across Europe have consumed around 500,000 hectares, largely due to unprecedented heat. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate as a result of the fires.

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Scientific American Aug 14

Tropical Storm Lala approaches Hawaii, potential to strengthen into hurricane

Tropical Storm Lala is moving towards Hawaii and may strengthen into a hurricane. This would be significant, as it would be only the third hurricane recorded to make landfall in the state.

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Al Jazeera English Aug 14

Aerial Video Shows Oil Spill Off Oman

Aerial video footage has revealed a significant oil spill off the coast of Oman, attributed to a grounded tanker. The leak involves sanctioned Russian oil.

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Guardian — US Aug 14

Bulldozers Begin Work in Big Bend National Park for Border Wall Expansion

Construction has commenced in Big Bend National Park, specifically at Santa Elena Canyon, as part of the Trump administration's border wall expansion. Activists have documented the use of heavy machinery in the area, raising concerns about the impact on the national park.

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Guardian — US Aug 14

US Forest Service Chief Requested Additional Aircraft for Cabin Creek Fire

Michael Boren, overseeing the US Forest Service, requested more aircraft to combat the Cabin Creek fire near his Idaho ranch. The fire, caused by an unattended campfire, was contained by July 15 after burning 7 acres.

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Guardian — US Aug 14

Hawaii Prepares for Impact from Tropical Storm Lala

Tropical Storm Lala is forecasted to approach Hawaii's Big Island with hurricane-force winds. Currently located 420 miles southeast of Hilo, the storm is expected to strengthen, prompting warnings about dangerous weather conditions and potential flooding.

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