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Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires reaches Europe

About 200 fires are actively burning in Canada and have consumed about 19,900 square kilometres of terrain, most of it in the last week.

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Experts warn of growing glacier-related risks from climate change

As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities.

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How climate resilience projects are paying off around the world

The 320 climate projects analysed were found to have potential yields of about €1 trillion in projected returns over a decade.

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Porto’s Bienal’25 photo expo imagines the world of 'tomorrow today'

Porto’s Bienal’25 Fotografia has gathered international artists and curators across multiple venues in the city to look through the lens of the future to capture visions of themes ranging from climate change and post-colonial legacies to gender and migration.

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More than 40% of Europe is facing drought, latest update shows

Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues.

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Swiss villages on flood alert after glacier collapse buries Blatten

Focus has now shifted to the safety of those living near the Lonza River, which the regional government warns could flood as a result of dammed water flows caused by debris.

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Climate change drove heat extremes in 195 countries last year

Human-induced climate change at least doubled extreme heat days in 195 countries last year.

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Swiss glacier collapse highlights rising risk from global warming

Scientists say greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal have already locked in enough global warming to doom many of the world's glaciers.

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Everest faces pressure from climate change and overcrowding

Nepal says it must protect Mount Everest as rising climber numbers and climate change put pressure on the world’s highest peak.

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Spain unveils €530m plan to reduce damage of extreme weather events

The scheme comes seven months after 233 people died in deadly flash floods in Valencia.

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EU says it is ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 emissions target

Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

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German court dismisses RWE climate case but opens door to others

The Peruvian famer's climate case could pave the way for others looking to hold polluters liable for past emissions.

Climate

Five year climate forecast projects more record-breaking heat

Scientists warn of record heat, rising extremes, and a growing risk of surpassing key global warming thresholds by 2030.

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Why nuclear energy is making a comeback across Europe

Belgium has scrapped its nuclear phase-out law, joining a growing number of EU nations reconsidering atomic energy as part of their climate strategies.

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Climbers and climate change putting Everest at risk, Nepal

11 tonnes of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton were removed from Everest during the last climbing season.

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EU to deploy 650 firefighters to wildfire high-risk zones

Since the beginning of the year, more than 166,000 hectares have been burnt across the 27 member states, nearly three times the average recorded over the same period between 2003 and 2024.

Ecotech

Europe’s carbon capture and storage strategy off to a rocky start

High costs, local opposition and technical issues threaten the viability of the EU’s multi-billion euro gamble on CCS to decarbonise heavy industry.

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Penguin guano could be slowing climate change in Antarctica

Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region.

Climate

Experts predict up to 19 named storms this Atlantic hurricane season

A normal season has 14 named storms, seven of which strengthen to hurricanes and three power up further to major hurricanes.

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6 key EU food imports exposed to biodiversity loss and climate change

Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.