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Authorities in southern Brazil scrambled Sunday to rescue people from raging floods and mudslides in what has become the region's largest ever climate catastrophe, with at least 78 dead and 115,000 forced from their homes.
Brazil mounts frantic rescue effort as flooding kills 75
Authorities in southern Brazil scrambled Sunday to rescue people from raging floods and mudslides that have killed at least 75 and forced more than 88,000 to flee their homes.
Brazil mounts frantic rescue effort as flooding kills 66
Authorities in southern Brazil raced against the clock Sunday to rescue people from raging floods and mudslides that have killed at least 66 and forced more than 80,000 to flee their homes.
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The giant sheep helping Tajikistan weather climate change
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Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
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Despite climate crisis, US Green Party struggling for traction
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Clean energy drives massive BHP takeover bid
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Oman, UAE deluge 'most likely' linked to climate change: scientists
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