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Climate change Increased levels of carbon dioxide and other human-caused emissions being released into the atmosphere have caused global surface and ocean temperatures to rise at unprecedented speed. Environmental crises add to Iran's mounting troubles Josh Axelrod 3 hours ago3 hours ago Widespread discontent in Iran has sent millions of protesters into the streets. Poor environmental planning embodies one of the government's most existential vulnerabilities. https://www.dw.com/en/environmental-crises-add-to-irans-mounting-troubles/a-75523489 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Plastic emissions could double health damage by 2040 Jeannette Cwienk 01/27/2026January 27, 2026 Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, according to a new study that links rising risks directly to the manufacture of new plastics. https://www.dw.com/en/plastic-emissions-could-double-health-damage-by-2040/a-75677138 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | US withdrawal from Paris Agreement comes into effect Holly Young 01/27/2026January 27, 2026 Major emitter the US has officially left the Paris Agreement and global emissions keep rising a decade on from the deal. Yet renewables' growth shows climate action can work. Here's what's been done and what's missing. https://www.dw.com/en/the-paris-climate-agreement-isnt-perfect-but-its-done-more-than-you-think/a-74556928 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |