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A third of people might not have kids because of climate concerns

As the climate crisis bites, it can be hard to imagine what the future might look like. This uncertainty is taking its toll - and increasing numbers of people are considering whether or not they should have children.

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We’ve invested in energy, now it’s water’s turn, argues WaterAid CEO

WaterAid CEO Tim Wainwright explains why meetings like the World Economic Forum in Davos aren’t doing enough for climate change adaptation.

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Heavy rains flood Sjenica in southern Serbia

A red weather alert is in effect due to heavy rain and potential flood surge in the south and southwest parts of Serbia.

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Brazil makes official bid to host UN climate talks in Amazonia

The north eastern city of Belem has been named as the potential host of COP30 as President Lula fulfils promises made at COP27.

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Watch: Brazil riots, British memoirs and German coal

Watch: Chaos in Brazil, Prince Harry's controversial memoirs and a row over coal in Germany

Germany

German police continue evictions of protesters opposing coal mine

Two climate activists are still holding out in tunnels under the condemned hamlet of Luetzerath in Germany, which is due to be demolished in order to expand a nearby coal mine.

Climate

These fossil fuel giants knew about climate change in the 70s and 80s

A new study has revealed that ExxonMobil predicted climate change with “shocking” accuracy in the 70s. But the company wasn’t alone in its predictions.

United Kingdom

Coastal villagers in Norfolk fear the North sea will claim their homes

Villagers on England's North Norfolk coastline fear cliff erosion will cause their homes to fall into the sea.

Climate

Gone nuts: What new foods can UK grow due to climate change?

England baked in 40C temperatures last summer leaving farmers looking for crops that can survive in a changing climate.

Climate

2022 was the hottest year on record for these European countries

Many national weather services have now released data that shows how 2022 broke records across Europe.

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Right wingers move to derail climate law in Switzerland

Switzerland’s People’s Party argues climate laws are counterproductive during the current energy crisis, triggered by the war in Ukraine.

Germany

Climate activists pledge to defend German village from being bulldozed

Thousands of climate activists vowed to defend a tiny village in western Germany from being bulldozed to make way for the expansion of a nearby coal mine

World News

Record food prices in 2022 due to Ukraine war and drought

Global food prices last year were more than 14% above the average for 2021 - which itself saw huge increases.

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Climate change lawsuits are on the rise. Here’s why

From greenwashing to plastic pollution, climate change-related lawsuits have doubled globally in the last seven years.

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'Ray of light': Emissions cuts can save world's glaciers, study finds

Half of the world’s glaciers are doomed to disappear, according to new research. But it says limiting global warming can help save the rest.

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Europe’s ski resorts forced to close amid record-breaking temperatures

The anomalous temperatures have left mountainsides bare and slopes covered in slush.

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Europe is experiencing its hottest January on record

Some European countries recorded January temperatures that would normally occur in late spring.

Climate

Energy, fossil fuels and biodiversity: The key climate issues for 2023

2023 will see the first global UN water conference in almost 50 years.

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Could ‘climate impact’ labels curb carbon-heavy red meat consumption?

Annual meat production emissions are roughly equivalent to those from every car, truck and plane in the world, according to Greenpeace.

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How did climate change impact UK wildlife in 2022?

An annual audit shows the UK’s flora and fauna that has struggled to survive extreme weather conditions.