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Half of Europeans exposed to little-known ‘super pollutant’

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Two European countries among the most at risk from storms

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We can’t stop the ‘Godzilla’ El Niño – but can we limit its damage?

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Mapped: Oil slicks cover an area 3 times the size of Spain every year

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Autumn begins but summer heat lingers in Portugal, catching tourists off guard

Autumn has arrived in Portugal, but the summer heat is still being felt. In Lisbon, 36 degrees surprised tourists who did not expect such atypical temperatures for this time of year.

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'Planetary boundaries' necessary for life breached, scientists warn

The latest Planetary Health Check warns that seven of Earth’s critical life support systems are experiencing record transgression.

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Europe’s babies face 84% more 'fire weather' than their grandparents

Scientists have warned that one particular European country will be hit hard by extreme fire weather conditions if our reliance on fossil fuels doesn’t end.

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Climate Week warns of challenges in delivering the energy transition

The event coincides with the United Nations General Assembly and is organised by the NGO Climate Group, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions worldwide by 2050.

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In Argentina, solar power from the Andes keeps this train running

The Tren Solar de la Quebrada can run nearly double its current length on solar power alone.

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Europe named most 'unusually hot place’ on Earth after sizzling summer

“These past three months are a warning sign we cannot afford to ignore – the human and economic costs of fossil fuels are playing out in real time.”

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How can Europe cut industrial emissions without slowing development?

A new study suggests importing some of the materials used to make steel, fertilisers and chemicals could help Europe keep more manufacturing at home.

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Will El Niño put Galápagos wildlife at risk?

After the powerful 1998 El Niño, only 400 of the 1,300 existing Galápagos penguins remained.

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Take climate action to win votes, UN executive tells EU politicians

“If humanity doesn't cut the fossil fuel pollution baking our planet, this summer's brutal heat, fires and droughts will seem mild compared to the permanent climate nightmare that will follow,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary.

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‘We weep for our mountain’: Mont Blanc meltdown shakes communities

A Chamonix local official says his town urgently needs to prepare for the dangers of falling chunks of glacier or rock.

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Toxic air from forest fires could be reduced by climate action

Tackling air pollution and climate change together could save lives and boost economies, UN reports show.

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Perennial grains offer farmers a lifeline in the face of drought

A grain being developed in the US could offer farmers a way to improve soil health while making crops more resilient to drought and heavy rainfall.

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Glacier marriages: An ancient solution to a modern problem

Local communities in Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan are turning to the Indigenous practice of glacier grafting as water shortages take hold.

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Glacier at centre of Nepal disaster had been retreating for 35 years

Nepal has contributed little to the emissions driving global warming yet it is suffering the worst consequences.

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The world is on track to overshoot 1.5°C – but there’s a pathway out

A major new UN report details the risks of overshooting 1.5°C of warming – and how we can limit them.

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How is the Mediterranean changing? 40 years of data reveal climate change impact

Spanish scientists and researchers from Europe and the US compiled data from 46 oceanographic campaigns carried out between 1976 and 2018 to study changes in the Mediterranean and the impact of climate change.

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Why nuclear power won’t magically fix Europe’s energy crisis

The war on Iran has triggered calls to double down on nuclear power. But is it really ‘clean’, can Europe’s energy grid cope and will it survive the wrath of climate change?

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Hungarian beekeepers' association warns bee population at risk

By August, the drought and extreme heat have all but wiped out natural sources of pollen, leaving bees starving and parched.

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‘Flash-flood season’: Is Europe’s scorching summer finally over?

Weather forecasters have warned that parts of Europe will be entering “flash-flood season” following a blistering summer.

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Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in the south, heavy downpours in the north

Italy's stifling summer heatwave continues with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands; the fifth heatwave will peak on Friday and forecasters say the muggy weather may last into September.

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Are El Niños intensifying with global warming?

El Niño can supercharge the impacts global warming. But burning fossil fuels could also be strengthening the destructive climate phenomenon.

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France eases strict cheesemaking rules as heat and drought hit farmers

Depleted grasslands have forced farmers to temporarily supplement their cows' diets with feed from elsewhere.

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Are Arctic plants cooperating to survive a warming climate?

A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse.

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What role will climate play in France's presidential race?

After a summer of extreme weather, can France's political parties rise up to the challenge of climate change?

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Tornado tears through village in south-west France

A powerful tornado hit several towns in Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas.

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El Niño to be 'strongest in living memory'. Should Europe be worried?

Experts warn that 2027 could be the hottest year on record globally, as a powerful El Niño clashes with human-caused climate change.

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Mediterranean sea has warmed by 2°C this summer – here’s why

Europe’s rapidly warming oceans have ‘severe ecological impacts’ and a clear cause, study finds.

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The inside story of a climate briefing that made experts cry

The People’s Emergency Briefing has been screened nearly 2,000 times around the UK - and Germany is preparing its own.

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Austria’s most famous gorge has been bled dry by 2026's weather

Heatwaves and lack of winter snow and summer rain have dried up the waterfalls in the Bärenschützklamm.

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Can Alpine snowmaking equipment help fight summer forest fires?

Kilometres of underground water pipes could prove useful beyond the winter months as the risk of wildfires grows even in places like Switzerland.

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Don't throw away your eclipse glasses: How to donate, reuse or recycle

Be a responsible consumer by following expert advice on what to do with your glasses now the eclipse is over.

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France swelters in new heatwave as water restrictions tighten

Seventy-eight departments, including Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Calvados and Finistère, are on orange heatwave alert. Weeks of drought have led the authorities to impose successive restrictions on water use.

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Meet the kayaking islanders determined to protect the sinking Maldives

From protesting against a mangrove-damaging reclamation project to organising beach clean ups, Maldivian youth are defending their home and identity.

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How rooftop rainwater could be Europe’s best bet to tackle heatwaves

“Harvesting rainwater from roofs and using it strategically for cooling could provide a practical way to reduce both energy demand and urban temperatures.”

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2026 isn’t breaking heat records yet – but El Niño could change that

This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.

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Europe’s drought is draining hydropower in the Alpine region

“We are simply missing one-third of the water volume that our hydropower plants would normally process.”

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Woolly mammoth bones exposed as Danube water levels hit record low

Record-low water levels have exposed the bones of a large mammoth in the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo in Bulgaria. Experts believe it is a woolly mammoth.

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Wildfires: Var department once again facing the flames

Fanned by the mistral and extreme heat, the blaze swept through 1,000 hectares in six hours; 2,500 people were evacuated near the Gros Bessillon massif and the village of Correns is now completely cut off.

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Receding Danube reveals potential centuries-old catapult stone

Experts at the Matthias Corvinus Museum in Visegrád must still examine the stone ball to confirm if it is a catapult projectile, but it could well be a historic find.

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UN urges Europe to bolster renewables amid ‘mega fires’. Here’s why

Climate change made recent fire-prone conditions at least twice as likely in southwestern France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain, new analysis shows.

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Sixth-generation wildfires: Why they are more dangerous and how to fight them

Fires like those burning for a week in France and Spain are so intense they often make direct firefighting impossible, marking a new pattern driven by climate change that calls for a tailored response.

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Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change

The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of an expert body to produce independent reports guiding public policy on climate change. Recruitment will open this summer and the panel is due to start work in the autumn.

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‘Warmer-than-normal August’ looms: Why is Europe so hot this summer?

"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”

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Spanish coastline in "unprecedented fragility": areas most threatened by climate change

Greenpeace warns that urban development and climate change have pushed Spain's coastline to breaking point and urges a shift from beach regeneration models to nature-based solutions.

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Hot property: How climate gentrification is driving up house prices

Extreme heat is not only making cities less liveable; it’s also reshaping who can afford to live where.

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The world's second-coldest capital faces record heatwave

Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia.

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Should FIFA consider rescheduling the World Cup amid extreme heat?

Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures.

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Worst week of summer begins as Spain braces for 45ºC heat

Spain's Met Office Aemet says from Tuesday the country will face its third summer heatwave, with highs up to 45°C, as major wildfires rage in Zaragoza and Guadalajara.

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"Summer bites back": meteorologist on stubborn heatwave

After a brief cool spell, Germany may already be heading for the next heatwave. Meteorologists are tracking a stubborn pattern: as soon as the heat eases, high pressure quickly builds again.

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Why climate experts are urging FIFA and popstars to discount tickets

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated emissions equal to some countries’ annual output, with fan travel being the biggest driver.

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Three upgrades can make heat pumps 'pay for themselves' in two years

The right mix of energy upgrades saved houses as much as €1,150 annually, according to a new study.

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What it's really like living in one of the world's hottest towns

Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge.

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Tokyo workers told to wear shorts to work to save on AC

People in Japan - where many workers are forced to wear suits to work - are divided over whether shorts are appropriate for work, with one saying, “I just don't think hairy legs look very neat”.

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‘I froze my pyjamas’: Inside the struggle to keep cool without a/c

TikTok tells me that freezing my pjs will provide much-needed relief from extreme heat. I need other options…

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Estonia tops global sustainability rankings as US progress slips

Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

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Too much sun: Is Spain’s solar boom really turning into a ‘bust’?

Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story?

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Weather lore: How harsh summer heat hits people and animals

10 July is a little-known day of farming weather lore, said to forecast conditions and further heat in the weeks ahead. Why do meteorologists see this “Seven Brothers Day” as fairly reliable?

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Inside the underground network cooling Europe without using air con

“District cooling offers clear benefits for cities aiming to safeguard public health and cut emissions.”

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Up to 44°C in Spain: red alert expected in several regions

Spain’s national meteorological agency has issued orange alerts across much of the country for the summer’s second heatwave, with temperatures of 42–44 ºC expected from Sunday to Tuesday in several regions.

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Spain and Italy send firefighting resources to Portugal

Heat has reached Portugal and with it the fires, with the Vouzela blaze now the main worry for authorities and locals. Their call for help has brought international teams.

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Up to 42ºC in Spain, nine regions on extreme heat alert

Spain's weather service has extended a special heatwave alert, the summer's second, with orange warnings and highs near 42°C in Andalucía, Extremadura and the Tagus valley this weekend.

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Spain set to see temperatures soar again this weekend

Extremadura and Andalusia are under orange heat alerts, with temperatures of 40ºC to 42ºC expected.

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Heatwave in Portugal: wildfires mobilise over 1,000 firefighters

From midnight to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1,995 responders and hundreds of assets tackled rural fires on the mainland; Civil Protection reports 62 incidents. The Vouzela fire remains active in a “complex area”, worrying the authorities.

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Heat kills 900 in Spain's second-hottest June on record

Spain's meteorological agency Aemet has branded June "extremely hot", the second-warmest since 1961. The heat is estimated to have caused about 900 deaths, according to the MoMo monitoring system.

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Germany and France energy bills soared by €700 million during heatwave

Exclusive: Heatwaves are showing up on Europe’s energy bills – should fossil fuels face a windfall tax?

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‘Insufficiently prepared’: Germany’s hospitals struggle amid heatwave

“Most intensive care units in Germany are now air-conditioned, but that's about as far as it goes.”

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Spanish heatwave set to continue with 40C forecast

A mass of warm air will gradually push up temperatures, bringing intense heat by the weekend, except in the north of the peninsula.

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Another heat record broken in Germany

The heatwave weekend in Germany has produced yet another temperature record, the highest since measurements began in the 19th century, registered in Brandenburg.

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Trump declared war on renewables – but Americans aren’t listening

Donald Trump’s efforts to push polluting coal onto Americans appear to be failing, as more households opt for rooftop solar.

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Solar-powered AC: Can clean energy solve Europe’s cooling problem?

Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfiring?

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Heatwave in Paris: Vet treats pets suffering from the heat

Several days of extreme heat across France are sending large numbers of pets to the vet.

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Europe’s heatwave is moving east – but these countries aren’t prepared

40°C temperatures are forecast to hit typically colder EU countries in the coming days, as experts warn hospitals and schools could be put under strain.

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French heatwave: three-year-old found dead in car

The boy climbed into the unlocked car while out of his parents' sight; his mother was hospitalised in shock. Two other children died in Carpentras on Monday.

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Parisians sleep in parks to cool down during heatwave

Some Parisians are spending the night in city parks to escape sweltering apartments as an intense heatwave continues across France.

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France takes nuclear reactors offline amid record heatwave

EDF cites environmental rules protecting river ecosystems as rising water temperatures force output cuts at sites on the Seine and Rhone.

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Paris' zinc rooftops are a deadly heat trap for residents

In France's historic heatwave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare.

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Europe’s heatwave fuels record energy bills and lost wages

Europe’s heatwave endangers lives as well as incomes.

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What is heat stress and where is most affected in Europe?

Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new study.

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Heat records shattered as Spain sets double June high

Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, reported that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.

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Europe heatwave: Power cuts, school closures and 40 deaths in France

Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up.

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'El Niño is a distraction': Why is Europe becoming a deadly heat trap?

Europeans are sweltering under the latest heatwave, which experts say is being “amplified by long-term warming” – not El Niño.

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Mont Blanc glacier melts faster as second heatwave hits France

The Bossons Glacier in France’s Chamonix Valley is showing fresh signs of rapid retreat as a second heatwave of 2026 grips parts of Europe.

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Spain endures worst day of heatwave under red alert

Five Spanish provinces wake on Tuesday to a red weather alert, with highs near 40°C, as dozens of councils extinguish San Juan bonfires over wildfire fears.

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Europe’s heatwave is straining the energy grid. Who’s most exposed?

“Record-shattering temperatures are feeding demand for air conditioning and driving surges in demand for electricity.”

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Heatwave kills 18 people in France, including two children

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

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How Europe’s record-breaking heatwave is shutting down daily life

Temperatures are expected to surge into the high-30s in many places as Europe faces its second heatwave in the space of a month.

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Europe braces for surge in dangerous tropical nights as heatwave hits

Europe’s lack of air-conditioning means it is unprepared for the expected increase in ‘tropical nights’, experts warn.

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Heat pumps are saving Europe billions by lowering gas imports

A new analysis says that heat pumps avoided a staggering €9.7 billion in import costs alone last year.

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Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption

Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

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Spain braces for first major heatwave of year, highs up to 45C

A mass of warm air from Africa will hit Spain and France from this Saturday until Tuesday 23 June, with temperatures in some areas possibly exceeding 40°C.

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A crisis 'unfolding': Why El Niño won’t just make Europe warmer

This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

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Heatwave on the way, but IPMA says no cause for alarm

Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts.

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Heatwave forecast with 40C in Spain, France and Portugal this weekend

Experts are warning about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.

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Mysterious Atlantic 'Cold Blob': the one place Earth keeps cooling

Climate puzzle: a new study probes the only place on Earth that has cooled in recent years, linking the 'Cold Blob' mainly to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, AMOC.

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French schools could change exam times due to extreme heat

Baccalaureate 2026 is in session today – but exam timing could look very different in the future.

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How sea level rise is threatening Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline

Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk.

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Padrón fire now out of control: what we know so far

The wildfire that broke out on Friday in Herbón, in Padrón (A Coruña), remains active and has already burnt some 330 hectares. The authorities have declared a level-2 alert and around ten homes remain evacuated.

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Record winter heat in Antarctica is worrying scientists

The new heat record comes amid a prolonged heatwave that has seen maximum daily temperatures above zero degrees for three consecutive weeks.

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'One of the strongest since 1950': What is El Niño and why does it matter?

Forecasters say a newly formed El Niño could become one of the strongest on record since 1950. The climate pattern can influence temperatures, storms, droughts and floods worldwide, with impacts varying from region to region.

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El Niño has begun and it could become the worst on record

NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.

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High-summer heat returns to Spain this weekend

Temperatures will rise across Spain on Friday, reaching July-like levels. An easterly wind will batter the Strait with orange alerts and storms inland on Sunday.

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As Hungary’s third-largest lake dries up, ecosystems are at risk

The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall and decades of water mismanagement.

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France adds 157,000 hectares of protected forest

France aims to protect an additional 250,000 hectares of forest by 2030, including 180,000 hectares in French Guiana.

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World’s carbon budget will be exhausted in three years - report

The rate of human-induced warming remains at an all-time high, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change report.

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Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

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Alternatives to air con: Cheap and easy ways to cool your home

I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave.

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Heat set to stay in Spain, up to 38°C next week

Settled weather will dominate most of Spain this weekend, with rain confined to the north and the Pyrenees as temperatures rise sharply; next week the south could approach 38°C.

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Mayors from 50 cities join hands to fight extreme heat

From Athens to Oulu, European mayors are among 50 worldwide teaming up to protect citizens against extreme heat.

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France accused of ‘climate denial’ over shrinking green fund

France’s green party leader Marine Tondelier has dubbed the government “incompetent” as attention turns to its flagship climate fund.

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How polluting will the World Cup be? 2026 could break all records

A report warns that the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico could produce twice the emissions of previous editions.

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Global temperatures likely to spike this summer as El Niño returns

El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon but its effects are worse because of climate change.

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Climate change 'supercharging' larger and more damaging hail in Europe

Europe suffers huge economic losses due to hailstorms, but climate experts warn that rising temperatures is only making them bigger and more damaging.

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EU saved over €50 billion in 2025 by lowering fossil fuel imports

Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs.

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Air con is overheating Europe’s energy system. Is there a solution?

Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs.

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How climate change is fuelling disease and displacement in Gaza

Climate adaptation should become an integrated part of aid efforts, as the cost of conflict and global warming collide, according to one expert.

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El Niño clashes with climate change as UN warns record heat is coming

Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming.

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Heat dome makes May feel like August in Spain

An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38 ºC, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts deaths. This is no blip but the new normal.

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Can the EU’s 5 biggest economies meet their 2030 climate targets?

Time is running out for EU powerhouses to change their ways, or risk missing legally-binding commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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Climate change blamed for record May heat: Europe’s summer outlook

"The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.”

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Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them?

This deadly phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans.

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Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record

Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures.

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Pedro Sánchez unveils €9 billion climate plan

The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility.

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Why Europe is becoming ‘increasingly suitable’ for hantavirus hosts

Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk?

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Up to 38ºC in Spain this week: Heat soars after rainy winter

Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country.

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How hot will it get by 2100? Scientists revise the answer

Cheap renewables are lowering predicted 2100 temperatures – but warming could still be catastrophic.

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Why experts predict a looming surge in solar panel prices

Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe?

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This Nordic city has been crowned EU’s most climate-resilient capital

Europe has been identified as the planet’s fastest-warming continent, underlining the ‘urgency’ to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resilience.

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‘Cancellation-level heat’ could hit World Cup, climate scientists warn

Climate scientists are calling on FIFA and fans “to realise that there is no aspect of society not affected by climate change”.

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The strongest El Niño on record is brewing. Here's what could happen

Climate scientists warn that the strongest El Niño on record could hit later this year but it is "not the reason to freak out".

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Ex-pilots brand use of private jets to Cannes Film Festival ‘reckless’

More than 700 private flights flew to and from Cannes Film Festival for last year’s star-studded event, burning two million litres of fuel.

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Inside the race to tap into ‘superhot’ geothermal energy

Harnessing the power of just one per cent of superhot rocks could provide more than eight times the current global electricity generation.

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Spain’s pioneering climate shelters praised by WHO: What are they?

The World Health Organization calls for every European country to have free spaces where people can go to cool off during heatwaves.

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Severe dry spell hits Hungary amid lack of rain

The drought situation in Hungary is becoming increasingly worrying due to the persistent lack of rainfall. One year of the last five years' rainfall is missing. The situation is most severe in the Great Plain.

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‘Triple whammy’: Antarctica’s sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery

Between 2002 and 2020, Antarctica lost roughly 149 billion metric tonnes of ice each year, according to NASA.

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Why batteries are changing the renewables debate

The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.

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Super El Niño? Near-record sea temperatures in April ring alarms

The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come.

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Meet the wildlife artists inspired by Sir David Attenborough

As David Attenborough turns 100, Euronews Earth explores the real-life impacts of his extraordinary career.

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Do you need a battery for plug-in or rooftop solar panels?

As Europeans scramble to install rooftop solar panels or even plug-in alternatives, the need for battery storage systems continues to grow.

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Boom in ‘last chance tourism’ is huge risk to fragile Antarctica

Trips to Antarctica “need to be regulated appropriately, as you would with any of the world’s sensitive and precious ecological sites,” says one expert.

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Masculine behaviours found to be ‘bad for the planet’

Men were also found to have “less concern with climate change” and be “less ambitious and less active in environmental politics”.

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Plug-in solar explained: How much power can these mini panels produce?

Plug-in solar is having its moment in the spotlight. But how much power can these mini devices actually generate?

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‘We had to leave everything behind’: Meet Europe’s climate migrants

“Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation.

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‘Urgent action’ demanded as Europe is named fastest warming continent

At least 95% of Europe was hotter than normal in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report from Copernicus reveals.

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Strong El Niño could make 2027 the hottest year on record

Scientists have developed a new model purporting to skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time.

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Treat fossil fuels like cigarettes to end addiction, experts say

Experts on the major wins they want to see from the Santa Marta fossil fuel phaseout conference.

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Ranked: EU nations with cleanest energy mix to save 58% more on bills

Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.

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'No more windmills!’: Why Trump’s call for North Sea oil is misguided

Donald Trump’s latest attack on renewables has reignited calls to drill the North Sea for oil – despite research showing it won’t lower energy bills.

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Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise

Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city.

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‘Fossil fuelled war’ could give rise to a historic ‘climate reset’

Experts are calling on governments to ‘reduce the risk of every fossil fuel disruption turning into a global energy and economic shock’.

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How many birds die from wind turbines? Surprising findings

Critics say wind turbines endanger birds but two new studies have now analysed the risk in more detail. What they have found could change the debate.

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Europe hit with second-warmest March on record after February floods

The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) says global sea surface temperatures also reflect a “likely transition” toward El Niño conditions.

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France is turning its back on fossil fuels – with a €240m plan

French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change.

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Solar now requires less upfront costs than fossil fuels

Electrotech has for a long time been out of reach for low-income countries due to higher upfront costs.

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Inside Italy’s fight against a coastal erosion emergency

The country risks losing about 20 per cent of its beaches by 2050 and 45 per cent by 2100, according to a recent report.

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Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition

Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.

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'Climate change in real time': US hit by record-shattering heatwave

‘Insurers walking away’ is the clearest sign unpredictable weather extremes are spiralling out of control, one expert says.

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Europe’s warming oceans are losing fish faster than we thought

Researchers warn against falling for 'fool's gold' of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves.

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Why earthquake-prone Greece is finally considering nuclear power

The Deon Policy Institute argues nuclear energy production is necessary in Greece for energy, economic and climate security.

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Is nuclear power the solution to Portugal's energy independence?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

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Deadly flooding hits Kenya's capital and Maasai Mara

Locals say the capital was unprepared for such extreme weather, while tourists have been air lifted out of the national park.

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‘Flash droughts’ driven by heatwaves are on the rise, study finds

Heatwaves, drought, wildfire risk and El Niño are compounding to create a dangerous cocktail of climate change.

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Greenland’s unpredictable ice cover threatens traditional fishers

Diminishing sea ice could push traditional ice fishers to use boats or into the ranks of commercial fishing.

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How climate change is threatening underwater archaeological treasures

These changes would be "irreversible over the coming decades and centuries", the researchers say.

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Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears

The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for more.

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Is Germany backtracking on its renewable climate targets?

A revision of an existing law will now allow homeowners to use oil and gas as heating fuel instead.

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El Nino redefined to keep up with spike in temperature

Scientists have had to update how they label El Nino and La Nina because of rapid weather changes caused by global warming.

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Wildfires increasingly likely in several countries at once

The risk of synchronous wildfires is rising - and help won't be as likely to come from neighbouring countries busy with their own flames.

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Olympic skiers say receding glaciers are 'hard to ignore'

Olympic host country Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.

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‘It scares me’: Greenland dog sled traditions at risk as ice melts

Sled dog champion Jørgen Kristensen, 62, says it’s the first time he can remember when there has been no snow in January.

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Estonia opens ice road across frozen sea as temperatures plummet

Passengers cannot wear seat belts to allow for fast exit in case of an accident.

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Multiple climate tipping points closer than believed, study warns

Sharp changes could result in a cascade of subsystem interactions that would steer the planet toward extreme warming and sea level rise.

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Patagonia wildfire risk tripled by climate change, researchers say

Record droughts and scorching temperatures stoked the wildfires that burned thousands of hectares of native forest.

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Trump EPA to gut key scientific finding underpinning US climate policy

The 2009 'endangerment finding' is the legal underpinning of nearly all US climate regulations for planet-heating emissions.

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Water shortages and wildfires feared as snow drought hits west US

While eastern states suffer bone-chilling cold, the west is facing the opposite problem.

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'It’s pretty warm out': Climate change heats Winter Olympics

This type of February 'warmth' for Cortina is made at least three times more likely due to climate change, according to meteorologists.

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Cold snaps and wildfires mark near-record January

While much of Europe and the US braced against frigid cold, the Southern Hemisphere faced extreme heat, wildfires and floods.

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How Sicily is bearing the brunt of Italy’s climate crisis

Greenpeace Italia has called out the Italian government for not investing enough in climate change mitigation.

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How climate change worsened deadly floods in southern Africa

The region experienced a year's worth of rain in a period of 10 days.

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Frost quakes cause loud booms when bitterly cold temperatures persist

“Those loud booms aren’t paranormal - they’re cryoseisms,” says Louisville's National Weather Service.

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Fake snow is saving Italy’s Winter Olympics - but it’s a temporary fix

With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years.

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Icebreakers are key for Greenland’s future, despite warming seas

Rather than making the Arctic easier to navigate, climate change is making ice thicker, more mobile and more dangerous in certain areas.

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Jobs for all: Antarctica needs plumbers, carpenters and chefs

Could your next job be at the bottom of the world? Britain’s Antarctic research agency is looking for carpenters, chefs, plumbers, boat handlers, scuba divers, agricultural plant operators for its bases on the frozen continent and you don’t need to be a scientist to apply.

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‘Warm Arctic, cold continent’: US braces for deep freeze

Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture and a lack of sea ice for the dangerous winter blast.

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Europe's Winter Olympics host sites shrinking due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

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2025 was the third-hottest year: Why is this decade breaking records?

The past 11 years have been the warmest on record globally. Europe is warming significantly faster than the global average.

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‘Psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing progress - study

Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”.

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How the common daisy became a ‘visible signal’ of climate change

Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species.

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Hungary’s water guardians fight drought using waste from thermal spas

These volunteers are on a mission to save the Great Hungarian Plain from desertification.

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How 2025 became one of the hottest and most divisive climate years

Record warming met weak political resolve as climate pressures mounted this year.

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Spain prepares for heatwaves with national network of climate shelters

In 2025, the country experienced its hottest summer on record.

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How climate change is threatening our favourite Christmas foods

Many key ingredients for festive foods have been hit by climate change, causing yields to plummet or forcing farmers to introduce adaptations.

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Hypertropical climate in the Amazon could trigger mass tree die-offs

A hypertropical climate has not occurred on Earth in at least 10 million years.

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Climate change is coming for the world's GDP, says UNEP report

A global change in direction is necessary to help secure a healthy planet, according to a new UN report.

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Copernicus: 2025 on track to be joint-second warmest year

The rising temperatures reflect the ‘accelerating pace of climate change’, says Copernicus.

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How climate change has become the property market’s biggest threat

From plummeting house prices to insurable homes, climate change is impacting the property market around the world.

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‘Risk to the workforce’: Why climate change is coming for your job

More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects.

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Major study on global cost of climate change retracted. Here’s why

Authors have pulled a 2024 climate study after admitting that data errors had led them to overstate their findings.

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‘Act now and act fast’: 500 scientists back urgent climate declaration

The Dartington Declaration calls for ‘unprecedented’ cuts to emissions to prevent global temperatures exceeding 1.5℃.

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Billions at risk from ‘alarming’ climate change in mountain regions

Scientists warn accelerating climate change in mountain regions is increasing the risk of "devastating" floods and hazardous events.

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COP30: new deal on climate action reached, but no fossil fuels roadmap

UN climate talks in Brazil resulted in a modest agreement to increase financial support for countries most affected by extreme weather linked to climate change. However, but offered no roadmap to phase out fossil fuels or to strengthen insufficient emissions reduction commitments.

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‘Extraordinary but scary’: Dutch farmers grow rice as climate warms