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Price rises brewing for tea drinkers as extreme weather hits harvests

Extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are especially disruptive to tea production, as the crop often relies solely on rain for its water needs, with little facilities for irrigation and water processing.

Travel News

American tourist dies while hiking up Sicily's Mount Etna volcano

Mount Etna is one of Europe's highest and most active volcanoes.

Green News

Italy, Croatia, Serbia: Europeans struggle to cope as heatwaves strike

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global average.

Climate

Flooding and heat waves - what is happening to Europe’s weather?

Experts warn that European leaders need to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent - and fast.

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Climate

Hottest June adds to 13-month streak of record-breaking temperatures

It also marked the third month in a row that Earth has exceeded the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement.

Green News

Inside Biden’s plan to protect US workers from extreme heat

Very few US states have workplace standards for heat exposure currently in place.

Green News

Hurricane Beryl rolls through Caribbean leaving path of destruction

Experts have warned there could be an extraordinary 13 category one or above hurricanes between June and November this year.

Europe News

Two dead after powerful storm sweeps through Western Balkans

Heavy midweek rains — and even egg-sized hailstones — lashed the Western Balkans overnight, leading to two deaths in Montenegro and damaged infrastructure across the region.

Green News

Greece battles wildfires as it braces for ‘dangerous’ summer

Authorities say they need the public’s help in limiting the impact of these blazes.

World News

Flooding and landslides continue to pummel parts of Europe

Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events to climate change driven by human activity.

Climate

A look inside the punishing world of India’s garbage pickers

For millions of Indians, the extreme heat of the summer makes their daily lives even harder.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Rutte at NATO, EU accession talks with Ukraine

This edition of State of the Union focuses on Mark Rutte's appointment as the next NATO secretary general and the opening of EU accession talks with Ukraine

Climate

Disaster planning exercises tests if London is prepared for 40C heat

Operation Helios hopes to ensure authorities have the right tools and knowledge to handle emergencies and support Londoners through extreme weather events.

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Rapid storms cause chaos in Switzerland

Thunderstorms caused flooding in Morges, Liestal, and Schaffhausen, Switzerland, prompting numerous firefighter operations.

Travel News

Greece warns tourists not to take 'unnecessary risks' during heatwaves

There has been a spate of tourist deaths in Greece as temperatures hit 43 degrees.

Europe News

One of three missing people found dead after heavy rain in Switzerland

Rescuers found the body of one of three people that went missing on Saturday in the Alpine valley of Misox in thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Switzerland

Three missing after heavy storms cause landslide in Switzerland

Rainfall in the Swiss canton of Valais has caused severe flooding, isolating Zermatt and prompting evacuations as authorities raise alert levels.

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WATCH: Historic floods hit Craon in western France

On Friday 21 June, following unprecedented flooding in the town of Craon in western France, the river Oudon rose to 3.24 metres, exceeding expected levels. Mayor Bertrand de Guébriant, described the situation as "unprecedented".

Climate

Mexico heatwave made 35 times more likely by climate change

Mexico recorded its hottest ever temperature last week in a heatwave that's claimed at least 125 lives this year.

Climate

Southern Europe swelters as 40-degree heatwave threatens health

Intense heat continues to scorch southern Europe this week - with health officials warning people to stay sheltered and hydrated.