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Now playing Next Climate Europe is getting hotter. Are cities prepared for what lays ahead? 2023 was Earth's hottest year on record. With 2024 expected to be even warmer, is Europe prepared for what lays ahead? 29/12/2023
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Now playing Next Mobility Is this Europe’s answer to affordable Chinese electric vehicles? Citroen says its new EV is the “first European affordable electric car”. 17/10/2023
Now playing Next Climate Now Climate Now debate: 2023 is set to be the hottest year on record IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COPERNICUS Watch our expert panellists as they discuss this year’s extraordinary climate data and what action needs to be taken. 13/10/2023
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