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A Study Has Just Found Another Cause of Rising Sea Levels1 source — 10h

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Nicole Hardy Knowing another factor helps explain why some coasts flood faster. Governments need to plan infrastructure changes soon.

183,000 Aldabra Tortoises Outnumber Seychelles Residents — Oct 7, 2026A new survey estimates nearly 183,000 Aldabra giant tortoises live on Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll—more than the country’s human population and a major recovery from fewer than 1,000 in the 19th century. Researchers say improved counting methods explain part of the increase, while conservation protections have supported the population’s recovery; drought, rising seas and invasive species remain threats.

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Kelvin waves from El Niño could worsen West Coast erosion and flooding — Oct 2, 2026West Coast sea levels may rise up to a foot this month as El Niño Kelvin waves move north at about 6 mph, amplifying erosion and flood risk with tides and storms.

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Tom Gallagher I remember past El Niño years when erosion was bad enough already, so this extra sea level rise feels like it will make things worse for beach access.

Southern California waves damage homes, disrupt rail — Sep 25, 2026Rising seas and stronger storm-driven waves, amplified by El Niño, are accelerating erosion along California’s coast, damaging homes and beaches and threatening infrastructure including a major rail line. Recent impacts from Malibu to Long Beach and Orange County show the growing risks of both chronic sea-level rise and extreme coastal events.

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Europe Sea Arrivals Fall 39%, Deaths Rise: IOM — Sep 17, 2026Sea arrivals to Europe fell 39% to about 60,000 through mid-September 2026 as deaths rose to at least 2,292, IOM said. Amy Pope: nearly every death is preventable.

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Priya Raman Fewer crossings are a relief, but more than 2200 deaths prove the routes remain far too deadly and need safer legal options.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building — Oct 1, 2026Russian drone strikes repeatedly hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and prompted closures or restrictions on several Dnipro River crossings, snarling traffic; a strike on a residential high-rise killed one person and injured others. Ukraine said it had received proposals from the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt for a partial truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping.

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UN Chief Urges Interdependence at General Assembly — Sep 22, 2026At the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres urged leaders to strengthen cooperation amid wars, climate change, inequality and rapid advances in AI, while countries called for renewed commitment to international law and peaceful dispute resolution. Leaders also discussed practical responses to global challenges, including proposals for an international inequality panel, stronger AI oversight and protection for communities threatened by rising sea levels.

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Nor’easter Threatens East Coast With Flooding, High Surf — Sep 20, 2026A developing Nor’easter is expected to produce days of high surf, strong winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the East Coast, with potential tracks bringing heavy rain or gusty winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England late this week into the weekend. Forecasters warn of varying impacts depending on the storm’s track, including possible 40–60 mph gusts, rising seas, and coastal flooding across multiple states as the system shifts northward.

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Saudi-Houthi Strikes Escalate, Displace Over 100,000 — Sep 17, 2026The Yemen-Houthi conflict and Iranian actions are hobbling Red Sea shipping and threatening global oil supplies, with civilian displacement rising and the region’s oil flow at risk as airstrikes, blockades, and cross-border attacks intensify. At the same time, U.S. policy moves and energy-security concerns—ranging from potential tariffs on Russian crude affecting partners like India to regional reactions—underscore a shifting, fragile energy landscape.

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Sea Levels Not Surging Despite Years Of Climate Activists And Corporate Media Freaking Out, Study FindsReporting — Sep 5, 2025One recent study compiling sea level rise data shows oceans are not surging as much as the scientific world previously projected and corporate media has repeatedly sounded the alarm over. The Journal of Marine Science…

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Domoic acid surge sickens sea lions coastwideHealth — Aug 28, 2026A surge of domoic acid is sickening sea lions along California's Central Coast and Bay Area, with the Marine Mammal Center rescuing about 15-20 animals over three days and warning the public as cases rise and fatalities occur. Experts say symptoms include seizures and disorientation, and officials are investigating causes while urging people to contact the center rather than approach distressed animals.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Meet The Olympian Who Betrayed America For Communist China — Feb 11, 2026Eileen Gu’s rise to global fame has been nothing short of remarkable. Born in the United States to an American father and Chinese mother, raised in San Francisco’s affluent Sea Cliff neighborhood, educated at elite…

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Scientists Warn Strong El Niño Could Harm Galápagos Wildlife — Sep 9, 2026Forecasts of a stronger-than-normal El Niño indicate the Galápagos could face significant ecological stress as sea temperatures rise about 2.2°C above average, threatening both marine food chains and terrestrial forests. The impact endangers iconic wildlife such as penguins, boobies, petrels, albatrosses, sea lions, and key habitat like Scalesia forests, with invasive plants compounding the risk and prompting a coordinated mitigation effort including invasive-plant removal and seed preservation.

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Maya Lindstrom Sea lions might suffer most from the heat stress on top of everything else already hitting the islands.

The NYT May Have Inadvertently Blown Up Years Of Climate Alarmism — Jun 29, 2024Data centered around atoll nations like the Maldives appear to show that many islands are either stabilized or have grown, despite claims that they would disappear within the century due to rising sea levels, The New…

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Brent tops $100 as Red Sea tensions rise — Jul 23, 2026Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel as Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea heightened concerns over disruptions to key export routes like Bab al-Mandeb, signaling renewed geopolitical risk to global oil supplies. The price surge reflects potential supply constraints and could influence inflation pressures and monetary policy, with U.S. and regional tensions adding to the risk outlook.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Ships crossing the Black Sea rig makeshift armor against drone strikes — Sep 3, 2026Merchant ships transiting the Bosphorus are arming with nets, water tanks, and tires to shield against escalating Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea, as the burned-out Russian cargo ship Omskiy-107 drifted ashore near Istanbul. Experts warn these improvised defenses may deter smaller drones but not larger ones, underscoring growing risks to global oil and grain exports and rising war-risk premiums for maritime insurers.

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Dana Whitfield Chicken wire and tires against a drone with a warhead - that's not defense, that's a prayer.

Oil Prices Rise on Red Sea TensionsFinance — Jul 17, 2026Global oil prices climbed as US-Iran tensions raised concerns about disruptions to Middle East supply routes, with Brent above $90 and WTI in the low- to mid-$80s as markets fret over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Gasoline and diesel prices remain elevated and are expected to stay high even if crude prices ease, aided by tight refining margins, China’s reduced imports, and regional capacity constraints that limit domestic buffering.

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Langrisser Sea of Sword unveils dual-general combat systemTech — Jul 22, 2026Langrisser: Sea of Sword modernizes the tactical-RPG formula with dual generals and dual troops, allowing mid-battle swaps and unique hero pairings that unlock special skills, plus a destructible, explorative battlefield with varied environments and siege mechanics. The game shifts from linear progression to an open, explorable world with a nameless protagonist and a rising emphasis on strategic freedom, coming soon across multiple platforms with an encouraging first gameplay trailer.

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Black Sea Attacks Disrupt Global Grain Shipments — Aug 20, 2026Disruptions to Black Sea grain shipments, including vessel attacks and stalled export routes, have contributed to an 8% year‑over‑year decline in global shipments and raised the risk of storage deficits and higher food prices amid ongoing Russia‑Ukraine tensions. With buyers shifting to alternatives like Australia and North America, U.S. farmers face a complex outlook of potential price support from higher futures but higher freight and quality-cost challenges, while global importers confront tighter supplies and rising costs ahead of August deliveries.

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Germany Plans Fourth Naval Intelligence Ship — Sep 14, 2026Germany plans to order a fourth signals intelligence and reconnaissance ship in the Rheinmetall class, with a draft budget already submitted to parliament and the fleet expected to begin entering service from 2029; the vessels are designed to detect and analyze a broad range of maritime signals to bolster Baltic Sea surveillance. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced the move at keel-laying ceremonies for the third ship, underscoring the Navy’s aim to strengthen situational awareness amid rising regional security challenges.

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Mangrove Award Winner Exposes Ghost Nets — Jul 24, 2026Gaurav Patil’s photograph Tangled glow: When life meets the ruins won the 2026 Mangrove Photography Awards, portraying a ghost fishing net glowing amid a Maharashtra mangrove to spotlight the growing crisis of ghost gear. The award underscores the broader threats to mangroves—from discarded nets to rising seas and development—and aims to raise awareness and conservation action worldwide.

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Houthi Blockade, U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise — Jul 20, 2026The Iran-backed Houthi movement declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, saying the blockade targets Red Sea routes and the Bab al-Mandeb in retaliation for strikes on Sana'a and an end to the ceasefire. This escalation raises the risk of disrupting a significant portion of global energy trade, with oil markets reacting to potential supply disruptions as tensions mount in the region.

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Argentina Corn Exports Surge as Ukraine FaltersBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Argentina’s corn exports to North Africa surged in early 2026 as buyers shift away from war-disrupted Ukraine, with Morocco, Egypt and Algeria driving a sharp rise that could push total exports toward a record 10 million tonnes in August–September amid a bumper harvest. The larger crop and weaker competition from Brazil bolster Argentina’s position as a top global exporter while ongoing Black Sea disruption keeps North Africa as a key export outlet.

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North Korea suspected missile launch heightens regional tensions — Aug 20, 2026North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea, with Japan and South Korea assessing it as a possible ballistic missile, as US-South Korea drills were scaled back under President Trump. Kim Yo Jong warned the reduced drills remain provocative and stressed the broader U.S.-North Korea standoff, while authorities monitor the missile’s trajectory amid rising regional tensions.

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