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Iceland: hundreds stranded amid extreme weather

Hundreds of travellers were left stranded at Keflavik Airport on Tuesday, some having had flights cancelled on Monday because of extreme weather.

Japan

Japan has receive record levels of snow

Some regions of Japan have received more than three times the seasonal average of snow. In some areas it was more than 2 metres high on Tuesday

Climate

Is climate change causing increased gun violence in the US?

A large-scale US study shows how global warming could make violent shootings more common.

Climate

Is climate change making a white Christmas a thing of the past?

In the popular imagination, Christmas is synonymous with snow. But as climate change bites, how likely is snow on Christmas Day?

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Watch: Severe floods rip through central-western Spain

The most violently impacted region remains Extremadura where more than 200 people were evacuated.

World News

Floods, tornadoes, snow and delayed flights in Europe and US

Extreme winter weather caused the banks of a river in Spain to burst and forced over 100 flights to be cancelled in Munich.

Climate

Extreme weather became the European norm in 2022: A video recap

At least one extreme weather event has plagued Europe every week since August.

Health news

Extreme temperatures increase the risk of dying from heart diseases

Heart disease is the biggest cause of death worldwide - and climate change may be fueling the risks.

Portugal

Deadly floods cause chaos in Lisbon

Lisbon is on high alert after heavy rains caused flooding in buildings and tunnels, swept cars away, and killed at least one person. A 55-year-old woman was found dead in a flooded basement of her home.

Nature

NGO buys first ever insurance policy for coral reefs in the US

It is the first insurance policy of its kind in the US and will provide rapid funding to restore reefs after extreme weather events.

Green News

How much has climate change cost the EU in the last 40 years?

Economic losses from climate change-related extremes in Europe are in the billions. Some countries have been hit harder than others.

Climate

What are the biggest climate science insights of 2022?

Experts hope their insights will guide politicians and policymakers to decisions that can better combat climate change.

Green News

Tax Big Oil, small island nations demand at COP27

Leaders from island nations have pointed out that in the first six months of the year, oil giants made more than enough money to cover the cost of climate damages.

Green News

COP27: 5 key takeaways as world leaders arrive in Egypt

Attendees gathered for the opening ceremony of the summit to hear speeches from world leaders and influential figures.

World News

France and Spain experience unusually high temperatures in October

France and Spain experience an unusually hot October, as climate change experts raise concerns about record-breaking greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Green News

Our health is at the ‘mercy’ of fossil fuel addiction, scientists warn

Infectious disease, toxic air pollution and food security are among the global crises being made worse by our reliance on fossil fuels.

Nature

Trentino: The Italian region embracing ‘back-to-nature’ forestry

In 2018, a devastating storm ripped up thousands of trees in Northern Italy. Then, a bark-beetle plague struck.

Green News

Coal 'uninsurable' as climate change prompts insurance industry u-turn

“Insurance is the Achilles heel of the fossil fuel industry and has the power to accelerate the transition to clean energy," said Peter Bosshard, a climate campaigner.

Climate

How can we stop people from dying in heatwaves?

Heatwaves killed 3,000 people in the UK over summer. Here are four solutions to prevent more tragic deaths.

Climate

Meloni: How will Italy’s new far right PM handle the climate crisis?

92 per cent of Italians feel that climate change is impacting their everyday lives, and will be looking to see how the Prime Minister acts.