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The Raja festival in Odisha took place from 14 to 16 June, but the monsoon arrived late this year. Farmers in Laxmipur sowed seeds under clear skies as a "super" El Niño threatens crops. Many families now fear debt, as experts said this weather cycle often leads to weak, uneven rainfall.
The Philippines uses 164 million plastic sachets daily, causing massive waste issues. In July 2024, councillor Khate Nolasco started Tingi Tindahan in Malabon City to offer plastic-free refills. Nolasco said, "Even if we collect waste every day, it feels never-ending." This shop helps locals reuse jars for soy sauce and oil.
The Australian government is spending billions on fuel tax credits for major polluters, undermining its own climate goals. Analysis showed the top 18 companies got $3.3 billion in rebates during 2024-25, while paying only $150 million under the Safeguard Mechanism. Dr Ken Henry said, "you've got to make sure that."
Dozens of forest wildfires burned across France this week as the country faced its fourth brutal heatwave. While 260,000 people got evacuated, politicians focused on budgets rather than long-term climate action. President Emmanuel Macron said, "France was facing its hardest situation since the second world war" during the crisis.
Beachgoers at Coogee Beach got a shock when a spearfisher emerged with a massive cuttlefish at 9:45am on Thursday. The catch happened near the Ross Jones Rockpool, where spear fishing is legal. Many locals now want to expand the nearby conservation area to better protect marine life on the coastline.
Rainclouds are travelling farther in a warmer world, according to new research. Travis Aerenson and his colleagues showed that moisture in the US travels 30 to 50 miles farther than it did 35 years ago. This shift changes where rain falls, which could impact water security for many countries.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu strain reached Victoria after a positive test in a greater crested tern near Portland. Agriculture Victoria confirmed the virus, which has spread across the southern coast through migratory birds. Cases also appeared in Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland since June.