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Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Sends Record Floodwaters Toward Juneau Homes — Explore the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier surrounded by lush greenery and misty mountains in Juneau, Alaska. by Marcello De Lio/Pexels / Pexels

Natural Disasters · Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Sends Record Floodwaters Toward Juneau Homes

60% Center coverage: 186 sources

Evacuation orders cover the 17-foot inundation zone under a forecast river crest near 16.75 feet. See the Story

New draft of global plastic pollution treaty wouldn’t limit plastic production — Pile of assorted plastic waste highlighting recycling and sustainability efforts. by Magda Ehlers/Pexels / Pexels

Environment · Switzerland

New draft of global plastic pollution treaty wouldn’t limit plastic production

Coverage: 28 sources

Negotiators working on a treaty to address global plastic pollution discussed a new draft of the text Wednesday that wouldn’t limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products.See the Story

Russia Makes Biggest 24-Hour Advance in Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Alaska Summit

Russia Makes Biggest 24-Hour Advance in Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Alaska Summit

55% Center coverage: 18 sources

The Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine made major advances Wednesday as European leaders held online talks with US President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Just days ahead of the Alaska summit, Russia made its biggest 24-hour advance into Ukraine in over a year, according to data from a US research group.See the Story

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