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Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Finance: Ireland just tapped the bond market for €2bn via a 2043 Irish Sovereign Green Bond, but a new advisory council review warns data centres are now soaking up over 20% of national electricity demand—helping Ireland miss renewable targets and exposing it to grid curtailment and imported-fuel shocks. Climate Risk & Water: Research out of Dartmouth says rain is arriving in shorter, heavier bursts with longer dry gaps—raising both flooding and “flash drought” risk. Weather Preparedness: South Korea is overhauling heat warnings and rolling out AI “climate shelters” to protect people from extreme heat and flash floods. Biodiversity on the Ground: Wisconsin is recruiting volunteers to monitor the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Waste & Methane: A Chilean landfill near Santiago is flagged as a top methane emitter, with residents reporting worsening odors and health worries. Local Action: In Colchester, a long-running charity faces relocation after plans approved for new flats.
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