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Why mob bosses should be worried about the evaporation of this US lake

As climate change dries up the US’s largest reservoir, a darker history is being uncovered.

Green News

Large, long-lived mammals more likely to survive extreme weather

As extreme weather events become more common, all animals will feel the heat - but some are more vulnerable than others.

Nature

‘Golden algae’ caused mass fish deaths in River Oder, say scientists 

Drought and industrial pollution appear to have created the poisonous cocktail that has puzzled authorities for weeks.

Climate

'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam

Spains worst drought in decades has led to the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle in a dam whose waterline has receded.

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Climate activists protest at Vatican Museums

Two members of the group "Ultima Generazione", stuck themselves to a famous statue in the Vatican Museum.

Green News

This 'solar leaf' floats on waterways to create energy like plants

This ‘floating leaf’ could one day decarbonise some of the world’s biggest polluters, according to University of Cambridge scientists.

Green News

Shell, BP, Equinox threaten Paris climate goals, warns study

Fossil Fuel companies ‘decarbonisation pathways’ don’t do enough to prevent climate catastrophe, according to a new study.

Experiences

Forbidden attractions: Why are we drawn to visit places we shouldn’t?

Thousands of people defy laws and expert advice to visit forbidden sites and disappearing destinations every year. But why?

Climate

Why are French activists filling golf course holes with cement?

As France faces severe drought, the country's golf courses are escaping water bans. Now, protestors are taking action.

Travel News

Crowds of tourists blamed for death of famous walrus in Norway

Local authorities say visitors were asked to stay away from Freya the walrus.

Travel News

Lake Garda, Italy: Tourists shocked by drought devastation

Italy's largest lake is losing 2 cm of water a day as an unprecedented drought grips the country and much of Europe.

World News

World Elephant Day: Human populations block 'ecosystem caretaker' role

These days, climate change is an even bigger threat to the conservation of these gentle giants than poaching.

United Kingdom

UK drought: Which areas have warnings after latest alert?

The UK's Environment Agency issued a rare drought alert after a long period of little or no rainfall, and scorching hot summer temperatures.

France

France: Wildfires near Bordeaux show no sign of slowing

France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has thanked European nations for help in tackling the the spread of the fires.

France

Salt farmers emerge as reluctant winners of Europe's severe drought

As Europe suffers its most severe drought in decades, one group has emerged as a reluctant winner of the extreme conditions.

Living

‘Good for the soul’: The love and labour behind homegrown food

Two years on, people who signed up for a plot during lockdown are finally enjoying the fruits of their labour this National Allotment Week.

Health news

More than half of diseases are being made worse by climate change

A team of researchers has found that extreme weather events caused by climate change favour the spread of pathogens and make most viruses and bacteria stronger.

Climate

Deadly US lightning strike offers climate warning

Above average temperatures may have contributed to Washington DC's deadly lightning strike on 4 August.

Italy

Watch: WWII bomb revealed by Italy drought is safely detonated

The bomb was found by fishermen on the banks of the River Po, which has all but dried up in the valley's worst drought for 70 years.

Nature

99% of sea turtles are now born female due to extreme heatwaves

Sea turtles are already under threat in the USA. With heatwaves increasing the temperature of the sand where turtles lay their eggs, scientists say they have seen no male turtle babies in 4 years.