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September broke the heat records in more ways than one. -
According to NOAA, not only was last month the hottest September since record-keeping began in 1880, but it also saw the largest departure from the average of any month in the 1,629-month dataset. The latest numbers make it even more likely that 2015 will be the hottest year on record (supplanting 2014). Mashable
Cuba launches shark-protection initiative. -
The action plan will impose capture limits on fishermen, ban shark-fishing during certain times of the year, and establish protected areas. Scientists believe some 20 percent of the world's shark species swim in Cuba's waters. Reuters
Tiny Palau announces a massive marine sanctuary. -
If approved by the archipelago's president, nearly 200,000 square miles of ocean will be free from fishing and extractive activities—making it the world's sixth-largest fully protected marine area. More than 1,300 species of fish and 700 species of coral are found in the waters around Palau. Associated Press
Subway is transitioning to meat raised without antibiotics. -
Last month, advocacy groups (including NRDC) criticized the world's largest fast-food chain for its failure to cut the drugs from its meat production. Today, Subway announced antibiotic-free chicken will be available in its stores in March, followed by turkey over the next few years, and pork and beef will join the drug-free club by 2025. Wall Street Journal