Stephen Hawking Says Earth Will Become ‘Sizzling Ball of Fire’ in 600 Years

EcoWatch

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Last year, scientist Stephen Hawking gave humans a shelf-life of 1,000 more years on Earth. Apparently, 2017 hasn't been to his liking—as Hawking shaved another 400 years off that prediction. Story here.

Big business and big oil lose climate battle in pipeline review

NATIONAL OBSERVER

Canada's National Energy Board has rejected recommendations from big business and big oil, agreeing for the first time in its history to consider both upstream and downstream greenhouse gas emissions while reviewing a major pipeline project. Story here

Extreme heat warnings issued in Europe as temperatures pass 40C

TheGuardian

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Authorities in 11 countries warn residents and tourists to take precautions amid region’s most intense heatwave – nicknamed Lucifer – since 2003. Story here.