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WMO warns on July 3 that strengthening El Niño could raise global risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rain
August 6, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and could strengthen rapidly toward a strong event during July–September 2026.

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U.S. Proposes Deep-Sea Mining Leases Near American Samoa
July 28, 2026

A proposed U.S. lease sale near American Samoa would allow seabed surveys, not commercial mining, as BOEM acknowledges major environmental data gaps.

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