Hurricane Ernesto, which devastated Bermuda and Puerto Rico last week, is continuing its relentless march north, bringing dangerous waves to the US east-coast, threatening not only Canada but also the UK.
Ernesto, which was previously downgraded to a tropical storm, picked up strength as a hurricane on Monday as it headed toward easternmost Canada.
The hurricane's maximum sustained winds increased overnight to nearly 85mph (140kph), with higher gusts, the hurricane center said.
So far, three people have drowned off the US Atlantic coast as the storm brought dangerous surges to the US.
In the UK, the "remnants" of the hurricane will be heaviest in southeast Scotland, where a yellow rain warning has been put in place.
Sticking in the UK, the new government there has approved plans to expand capacity at London City Airport by 2.5 million passengers, in a move that has angered climate groups.
Environmental think tank Green Alliance said the decision was disappointing and set a worrying precedent. However, one local campaign group said the rejection of Saturday afternoon flights was a big win for residents.
The decision is one of the first big infrastructure planning calls made by the Labour government elected in July.
And finally, ahead of The Independent's Climate 100 List launch in September, we are celebrating some of the leading lights being honored for their work tackling the climate crisis and protecting nature. Here, David Callaway reports on a banking entrepreneur who saw the opportunity in waste.
Look out for details on how to join our Climate 100 event in the coming days. It's set to be a landmark celebration of the 100 top global climate thinkers, innovators and leaders shaping the green economy, with some exciting speakers yet to be announced.
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