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Greece Wildfires Extinguished; Turkiye Reports Two Deaths Amid Ongoing Blazes

Greece Wildfires Extinguished; Turkiye Reports Two Deaths Amid Ongoing Blazes

Greece Wildfires Extinguished; Turkiye Reports Two Deaths Amid Ongoing Blazes As of Friday, July 4, 2025, major wildfires that forced thousands to evacuate across Greece have largely been extinguished or brought under control, with no casualties reported in the country. However, neighboring Turkiye continues to battle extensive blazes, which have tragically claimed two lives. On the Greek island of Crete, a massive wildfire near Ierapetra that prompted the evacuation of 5,000 residents and tourists on Wednesday evening has been successfully…

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Europe Grapples with Unprecedented Heatwave as Records Shatter Across Continent

Europe Grapples with Unprecedented Heatwave as Records Shatter Across Continent

Europe Grapples with Unprecedented Heatwave as Records Shatter Across Continent An extreme and unprecedented heatwave continues to grip Southern Europe, with temperatures soaring to historic highs and triggering widespread alerts. Spain has recorded punishing highs of 46C (114.8F), while nearly all of mainland France remains under high heat warnings, prompting urgent action from authorities. This severe heat, exacerbated by global warming, has scorched Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece for several days, marking the region’s first major heatwave of the…

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Our Oceans Are Changing Color: A Stunning Visual Sign of Climate Change

Our Oceans Are Changing Color: A Stunning Visual Sign of Climate Change

Our Oceans Are Changing Color: A Stunning Visual Sign of Climate Change For centuries, poets have described the ocean’s hues, but a new study reveals a dramatic shift in the sea’s palette—a visual testament to climate change. Analyzing satellite data from 2003 to 2022, researchers from Duke University and the Georgia Institute of Technology uncovered a striking phenomenon: the ocean is changing color. Equatorial waters are becoming bluer, while polar waters are turning greener. The culprit? Phytoplankton, the microscopic plants…

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