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Earth News

El Niño may return in 2026 and push global temperatures to new records

El Niño could fuel extreme weather and raise temperatures to record highs this year, but how sure can we be that it will return?

03/03/2026

Earth News

Groundbreaking study reveals tenfold heat increase over Europe

Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage.

24/02/2026

Climate

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.

23/02/2026

Climate

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.

20/02/2026

Europe News

EU countries 'need to urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change

More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.

17/02/2026

Earth News

Studies show health dangers of climate change. Trump calls it a 'scam'

As the US rolls back the endangerment finding, what impact could it have on citizens' health?

13/02/2026

Economy

Producers sound the alarm: Why are olive oil prices falling in the EU?

Experts say that production is now returning to more normal levels after a hit from heatwaves and droughts.

12/02/2026

Climate

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.

14/01/2026

Earth News

A timeline of disaster: How extreme weather battered Europe this year

Europe’s extreme weather has caused thousands of deaths and shaken the economy. Will it be 2025’s grim legacy?

27/12/2025

Climate

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

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

26/12/2025

Earth News

How climate change could stunt millions of children’s growth

Researchers have warned of the unexpected consequences of extremely hot, humid conditions during pregnancy.

22/12/2025

Climate

Spain prepares for heatwaves with national network of climate shelters

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

18/12/2025

Climate

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.

18/12/2025

Earth News

Men's tennis tour introduces extreme heat rule to protect players

The new heat policy allows 10-minute breaks during matches.

16/12/2025

Earth News

Excessive heat risks harming children’s development, warns study

Researchers have warned that spells of excessive heat driven by climate change may lead to delays in early childhood development.

09/12/2025

Climate

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.

06/12/2025