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Catania airport: Terminal reopens but airlines struggle to catch up

Travel in Sicily is slowly returning to normal after three weeks of chaos.

26/07/2023

Green News

Wildfires tear through Algeria and Tunisia as temperatures near 50C

Thousands of firefighters have been mobilised to tackle the wildfires that have led to mass evacuations across the region.

25/07/2023

Climate

Heat stress: How can we save workers from a ‘silent killer’?

An expert explains what another 1C of warming could mean for people who work outdoors around the world.

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Eco-Innovation

The US is finally getting its first solar canal system

One study estimates that covering California's canals with solar panels could generate enough energy to power Los Angeles for most of the year.

24/07/2023

Nature

How Paris can avoid a ‘nightmare scenario’ in 50 degree heat

Paris needs to act now to avoid ‘nightmare scenario’ in future heatwaves, new report urges.

21/07/2023

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Too hot to work: What does the law say about working in a heatwave?

It seems legislation in European countries hasn’t quite caught up with just how hot summers are getting. Here's what laws in the UK and EU say.

18/07/2023

Green News

Which European countries are not prepared to cope with hot days?

Researchers say buildings in places like Northern Europe "act like greenhouses" and aren't designed to cope with hot days.

14/07/2023

Culture news

Heatwaves through history: Vintage photos of scorching summers

These old photographs show how people found ways to cool off and stay hydrated during extreme weather event in the past.

11/07/2023

Destinations

Italy, Greece, Spain: How to beat the heat in top holiday spots

How hot is it in popular holiday spots and how can you beat the heat?

30/06/2023

Travel News

Orange alert: Italy issues heatwave warning for 14 cities

Vulnerable travellers should follow heat advice in these 14 Italian cities.

22/06/2023

Green News

Climate change could make dog bites more common 

Dog attacks could become more common on hot and polluted days, troubling new research has warned.

19/06/2023

Green News

Fact check: Do solar panels really struggle in the heat?

Britain’s resort to coal power wasn't because solar panels can't handle the heat, say campaigners, as temperatures topped 30C.

13/06/2023

Health news

Could this thermal dummy ‘ANDI’ help prevent heat-related illnesses?

Researchers hope to use the data to design solutions such as cooling clothes or backpack exoskeletons for cooling support.

13/06/2023

Climate

French comedians are helping people deal with climate anxiety

The popular Greenwashing Comedy Club in Paris is putting climate in the spotlight, providing "a sense of togetherness".

10/06/2023

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Watch: Bangladesh swelters through longest heatwave in decades

Bangladesh is struggling through its lengthiest heatwave in half a century, as temperatures have surged to around 40 degrees Celsius.

07/06/2023

Climate

Temperature records shattered across Asia as heatwaves continue

The latest heatwave to hit the continent set temperature records in multiple countries including Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore as well as cities across China.

03/06/2023

Travel News

Here’s how extreme weather could impact your summer holiday

As Europe heats up, increasingly extreme weather could have an impact on where you choose to travel.

02/06/2023

Green News

France is preparing for a ‘realistic’ 4°C global warming scenario

After living through the hottest summer on record in 2022 and a prolonged drought, France is now preparing for a future where extreme weather could become commonplace.

22/05/2023

Climate

Spain heatwave: Why are fish being euthanised in Girona?

Spain has endured 36-consecutive months of below-average rainfall. The drought led to unusual scenes at the River Onyar yesterday.

27/04/2023

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: Are marine heatwaves changing the Med forever?

In partnership with The European Commission

From May to August last year, nearly the entire surface of the Mediterranean was hit by marine heatwaves. Why are the heatwaves happening, what's the impact on corals and fish, and can we do anything about it?

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