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Climate news — August 21, 2026

Publications tagged with Climate published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Politics Middle East Weather Climate Gender
Aug 21, 2026, 20:01 UTC
Indian Schoolchildren Hospitalized After Eating Detergent Instead of Salt
At least 34 schoolchildren in India's Bihar state were hospitalized after consuming laundry detergent instead of salt in their school lunch. The children experienced symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and stomach pain but have since stabilized. Authorities are investigating how the detergent was mistakenly served.
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World Energy Sci Climate Biodiversity
Aug 21, 2026, 19:38 UTC
Record Landslides in Alps Due to 2026 Heatwave
The summer of 2026 has seen a record number of landslides in the French Alps, particularly around Mont Blanc, driven by extreme heat and thawing permafrost. Scientists attribute a large majority of these landslides to the climate crisis. The Mont Blanc range alone is expected to experience 450 such collapses this year.
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World Europe Climate Environment
Aug 21, 2026, 10:55 UTC
Europe's Drought Causes River Transport Turmoil
Exceptionally low river levels in Europe, due to severe drought and record heat, have disrupted river cargo transportation. Ships cannot operate at full capacity, driving up transport costs that may ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers.
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World Earth Climate Defense
Aug 21, 2026, 05:58 UTC
Seven Family Members Found Dead in Residencias Bahía Mar After 55 Days
After 55 days of searching following the devastating earthquake on June 24, the bodies of seven family members were found in the ruins of Residencias Bahía Mar in La Guaira, Venezuela. The family had been missing since the earthquake struck.
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Indian Schoolchildren Hospitalized After Eating Detergent Instead of Salt

Record Landslides in Alps Due to 2026 Heatwave

Europe's Drought Causes River Transport Turmoil

Seven Family Members Found Dead in Residencias Bahía Mar After 55 Days