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Climate

Uganda: My journey to the frontlines of climate change

There are few parts of life in Uganda that have not been affected by rising temperatures.

19/08/2023

Climate

Italy reports 11 extreme weather events per day in 2023

One of the hottest years in the history of the country has also brought an average of 11 extreme weather events per day in Italy, from floods and droughts to devastating wildfires.

18/08/2023

Climate

Fears grow that climate change could put an end to fishing in Ireland

Rising temperatures appear to be pushing some fish north to colder waters, out of reach of some boats.

17/08/2023

Green News

Where in the world is running out of water?

More than two dozen countries are using a majority of their renewable water supply every year making them vulnerable to drought.

17/08/2023

Travel News

Tenerife battles 'worst fire in 40 years' as more residents evacuated

The fires are currently in the mountainous area surrounding the volcano Mount Teide.

16/08/2023

Destinations

Norway in summer? Extreme heat is changing how people travel in Europe

Heatwaves in southern Europe are causing travellers to seek out cooler destinations this summer.

16/08/2023

Climate

Rising seas and high temperatures threaten Europe’s speciality foods

From the mountain pastures of Savoy to the Rhone delta and undergrowths of Andalusia, climate change is having a serious impact on agriculture.

16/08/2023

Italy

Italian worker dies after delivering parcel in the hottest time of day

The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, died after delivering a parcel around 13:30 on Monday.

15/08/2023

Green News

Global conservation mission plans to follow in Darwin’s footsteps

The expedition hopes to visit 32 ports including some of the world's most remote islands and the Galapagos archipelago.

15/08/2023

Travel News

Wildfire forces over 3,000 travellers to flee campsites in France

Thousands of residents and holidaymakers were forced to leave their homes and campsites as a fast-moving wildfire spread across southwestern France.

15/08/2023

Culture news

Climate action: K-pop fans vs the luxury fashion industry

Aficionados of the hugely popular South Korean musical genre are asking luxury fashion brands to commit to bigger and better climate action - but will their calls fall on deaf ears?

15/08/2023

Green News

30,000 residents left without reliable water sources as drought hits

As Europe continues to experience recording breaking heatwaves, southern France has been hit by severe drought.

14/08/2023

USA

Maui wildfire: Death toll hits 93 as authorities expect number to rise

As the death toll from a wildfire that razed a historic Maui town reached 93, authorities warned Saturday that the effort to find and identify the dead was still in its early stages. It's already the deadliest US wildfire for over a century.

13/08/2023

Green News

Valencia: Record-breaking temperature of 46.8°C seen in coastal city

Local residents say the city is 'unlivebable'.

11/08/2023

Green News

How rising sea levels could affect oil spill restoration in Louisiana

Works are underway to restore damage done by the world's biggest marine oil spill in 2010, but rising sea levels are likely to complicate efforts.

11/08/2023

World News

Euroviews. To tackle the climate impacts of fishing, Europe must dive much deeper

Though welcome, the European Commission’s vision for climate-neutral fisheries is shallow — deeper ambition and implementation action is needed to align fishing with European climate objectives, Pascale Moehrle and Enric Sala write.

10/08/2023

Green News

Dozens dead in Maui wildfires as 'apocalypse' strikes Hawaiian island

Already the state's deadliest natural disaster since a 1960 tsunami killed 61 people on the Big Island, the death toll will likely rise further as search and rescue operations continue, officials say.

10/08/2023

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Spain sweltering in third heatwave of the summer

Meteorologists in Spain say they expect the extreme heat to last until Friday at the earliest, in the country's third heatwave this summer.

09/08/2023

Sweden

Three injured after heavy rain causes derailment in Sweden

Heavy rain saw Sweden's Susaback River burst its banks on Tuesday, leading to severe flooding that weather agencies expect to continue.

08/08/2023

Portugal

Hundreds of firefighters tackle wildfire in Portugal

Villages evacuated as attempts are made to bring days-old fires under control

08/08/2023