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Japan

Over 120 dead in Tokyo as city sizzles through warmest July on record

Intense summer heat in Japan's capital city for the month of July killed scores of people, many of whom were found inside their homes with an air conditioner installed but not turned on.

Nature

Europe's heathlands are under threat from rising temperatures

Heathlands are critical stopping off places for birds crossing Europe.

World News

Wildfires scorch parts of Albania and Croatia

Firefighters continued to battle flames in Croatia and Albania on Sunday as heatwaves and drought seize nations.

France

Olympics fans feel heat as temperatures rise

The 2024 Olympics famously launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony that drenched athletes and spectators alike. Now, they're facing the opposite experience Tuesday: a heat wave.

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Green News

No air con in the Olympic village: Are the Games ready for a heatwave?

There are fears Paris could be a repeat of the Tokyo Games when many athletes suffered in the heat.

World News

Thousands in Romania face water rationing crisis

Residents across Romania are struggling with a severe water crisis, leaving them with a rationed water supply due to a prolonged drought and low rainfall.

Green News

Here’s when Europe’s scorching heatwave is finally set to lift

‘Climate change is making these hot spells worse’, experts warn.

Green News

Dubai hit by dangerous ‘feels like’ temperature of 62C

This perilously high figure is due to the combination of intense air temperature and high humidity generating a heat index far hotter than the recorded air temperature.

Health news

Why are heatwaves so dangerous? This is what happens to your body

As global temperatures rise, countries are seeing an increase in heat-related deaths. Euronews Health spoke to an expert to learn how to avoid being put at risk.

Europe News

Animals in Bulgarian zoo cool off with homemade ice cream

Animals in the capital Sofia's main zoo are cooling off with ice cream as the region endures more high temperatures.

Hungary

Hungarian government alerts services as heatwave threatens homeless

The heatwave scorching Hungary can put homeless people in life-threatening situations.

Radio Schuman

How will the opening European Parliament session play out?

The European Parliament will gather for the first time since European elections in Strasbourg next week, and will elect the new president of the European Commission.

Eco-Innovation

Europe is leading the way on installing green roofs

Europe boasts three decades of research and product development that underpin its thriving green roof industry.

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.

Ocean Calls

What are the long-term impacts of marine heatwaves?

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re looking at the damaging, long-term effects of marine heatwaves. We’ll delve into their impacts on corals and fish, and discuss what can be done to help ecosystems to better weather the storm.

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

Heatwave expected in Italy this weekend with 40°C temperatures

After a recent spell of bad weather, the sun is returning and temperatures will spike, with a change of up to 15 degrees in some areas.

Climate

Why climate engineering could stop working in a hotter world

Climate engineering manipulates the environment to try and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

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