The Guardian climate pledge 2026
The Guardianby Guardian Staff·28 Aug 2026
Today marks the end of the Guardian’s annual climate support campaign. Each year, during the campaign, we remind our audience about the Guardian’s role in covering the threats to our planet and the...
Canadian economy recovers sharply in Q2 but shadow of US tariffs in future
Al Jazeeraby Reuters·28 Aug 2026
Canada’s economy has rebounded sharply in the second quarter after six months of virtually no growth, aided by a strong jump in exports and solid domestic demand, though a new round of tariffs from...
With flash floods ravaging their country, digital detox for Nepal wrestlers training in Gonda
New Indian Expressby Firoz Mirza·28 Aug 2026
CHENNAI: Their country has been ravaged by flash floods, which has killed more than 500 people so far.
Researchers find 149 new deep-sea species near collapsed volcano called 'The Eye of Sauron'
Good Good Goodby Emma Smith·28 Aug 2026
The Indian Ocean accounts for about a fifth of global ocean area, with 90% of it reaching deeper than 3,280 feet.
Will Map Apps Rename Lake Ontario After Trump's Order? It's Too Soon to Say - CNET
CNETby Omar Gallaga·28 Aug 2026
It feels like the Gulf of America all over again. Last year, President Donald Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico as part of an executive order.
'Flood was just 100m away, God helped': Rescued Indian pilgrim recalls Nepal flood horror
Hindustan Timesby Priyanjali Narayan·28 Aug 2026
'Flood was just 100m away, God helped': Rescued Indian pilgrim recalls Nepal flood horror The pilgrim, who is from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, described the situation as "very serious" and...
Cattle ranchers express concern about U.S. plan to boost foreign beef imports
CBS Newsby Mary Cunningham; Alain Sherter·28 Aug 2026
Cattle ranchers are speaking out against a Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, arguing it will undercut their business and prevent them from...
Is the environmental impact of datacentres finally cutting through?
The Guardianby Dharna Noor·28 Aug 2026
Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing from across the political spectrum in the US. More than a dozen states have considered moratoria on datacentres.
Fresh glacial lakes form at source of Nepal’s ice-rock avalanche
The Hinduby Jacob Koshy·28 Aug 2026
Two more glacial lakes have formed in Nepal, near the apparent source of the ice-rock avalanche that triggered flooding in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi-Trishuli river system on Wednesday (August 26, 2026).
Why these 5 cars dominate Zimbabwean roads but are rarely seen in South Africa
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo·28 Aug 2026
Why these 5 cars dominate Zimbabwean roads but are rarely seen in South Africa Discover why certain cars dominate Zimbabwean roads but are rarely seen in South Africa, from Japanese imports to...
Three lakh trees in Jharkhand to get 'rakhis' under forest conservation drive
New Indian Expressby Mukesh Ranjan·28 Aug 2026
RANCHI: Jharkhand Forest Department has launched a unique initiative for the conservation of forests, under which 'rakhi' will be tied to three lakh trees in selected villages across 24 districts...
Fall gear alert: The North Face has rain jackets, hoodies and more up to 48% off, but not for long
NBC Newsby Bethany Heitman·28 Aug 2026
Fall is creeping up, which means it’s time to start thinking about swapping out your summer wardrobe for pieces that can handle wind, rain and dropping temps.
Indonesia escalates battle against fires, putrid haze
Phys.orgby Andrew Zinin·28 Aug 2026
Indonesia escalates battle against fires, putrid haze Indonesia has intensified efforts to fight wildfires with cloud seeding and water bombing as thousands of people nationwide battle to breathe...
Picturesque boating lake in Dorset overwhelmed with green slime
The Independentby Maryam Zakir-Hussain·28 Aug 2026
A picturesque boating lake in Dorset has been covered in green algae, as nearby businesses have reported a dip in sales due to the “disgusting” outbreak.
Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps?
The Conversation (US)by Innisfree McKinnon, Associate Professor of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic·28 Aug 2026
On Aug. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” claiming his administration had already “notified all of the various people you have to...
Government accused of 'kicking can down the road' over rising energy costs
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Cate McCurry, Press Association)·28 Aug 2026
Government accused of 'kicking can down the road' over rising energy costs The excise cuts on petrol and diesel will remain in place until the end of October, after a Government motion to extend...
Once a legend, humpback whales make a comeback in Brazil
Phys.orgby Lucía LACURCIA·28 Aug 2026
Once a legend, humpback whales make a comeback in Brazil Female humpback whales off the coast of Brazil now have their pick of mates, who slap the water with their tails and jostle for attention—a...
Tracks and tooth marks reveal bone-crushing dogs at Nebraska supervolcano ashfall site
Phys.orgby Dan Moser·28 Aug 2026
Tracks and tooth marks reveal bone-crushing dogs at Nebraska supervolcano ashfall site Thirty-five years on—well, 12 million, technically—Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park continues to...
What should seniors do now if Social Security is cut in 2032? 4 options to consider
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht·28 Aug 2026
The surrounding the Social Security system have been building for many years, but the latest projections have given current retirees and those nearing retirement a more concrete date to watch for.
Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border
Phys.orgby Sibi Arasu·28 Aug 2026
Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border Even as rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood along...
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