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Switzerland at further risk of natural disasters, government warns

Severe weather has caused at least four deaths in the mountainous central European country of Switzerland, forcing one federal politician to ponder if the country is capable of weathering future storms.

Climate

Arctic wildfires ravage Russia’s north releasing megatonnes of carbon

Hot, dry weather has created conditions conducive for fires to ignite in the Arctic.

Earth News

EU net-zero cities plan needs €650bn investment, warns partner

An ambitious EU project to transform over 100 European municipalities into net-zero 'climate cities' by the end of the decade will depend on a rapid mobilisation of public and private investment.

Climate

Electricity made from the heat of the Earth gets major boost in US

Geothermal power could no longer be a ‘niche’ clean energy source as a US company gains new backing.

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Europe News

Denmark cow and pig 'flatulence tax' to be rolled out in 2030

The Scandinavian country pitched a 'flatulence tax' scheme, which was met with industry-wide support and is expected to be carried by the national parliament.

Travel News

Greece warns tourists not to take 'unnecessary risks' during heatwaves

There has been a spate of tourist deaths in Greece as temperatures hit 43 degrees.

Europe News

Why are beekeepers in southwestern France reporting empty hives?

Extreme rains in Northern Europe are having an impact on some of the smallest European Union constituents: insects.

Earth News

Could a heatwave make the Paris Olympics deadly for athletes?

Paris’s population is the most at risk of dying from heatwaves of any capital in Europe.

Climate

How weather forecasting can save lives in the face of climate change

AccuWeather was launched by a meteorologist with a dream. Here's how it delivers the world’s most accurate forecasts.

Earth News

Scientists predict Venice will be underwater by 2150

There is a system of flood barriers in place in Venice’s lagoon, but these won’t be enough to protect the city from continual sinking and sea level rise.

Culture news

Coldplay announces recycled plastic vinyls for new album 'Moon Music'

Eco-friendly vinyl practices are on the rise and British band Coldplay are about to release a “world first” that will reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared with traditional 140g vinyls.

Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims reported dead amid lethal heatwave

Temperatures in Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim holy pilgrimage takes place, have reached as high as 51 degrees Celsius.

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At least seven persons killed by landslides in Baños, Ecuador

The storms sent a deluge of mud and floodwaters crashing into highways and bridges, severing the main road connecting Ecuador’s highlands to its Amazonian provinces.

Tech News

Euroviews. AI diplomacy ignores greatest existential risk of all: Climate change

Never before have we birthed a technology that treads such a thin line between saving our world and driving it to self-destruction, Manuel Matos dos Santos writes.

Nature

Striking photos capture Sicilian farmers’ battle with climate change

30 nature-loving photographers were shortlisted for the Earth Photo 2024 Award.

Climate

Weather forecasters warn Europe could be in for hottest summer ever

“One thing that is a massive, undeniable factor that cannot be ignored is that we are constantly breaking heat records,” says one forecaster.

Earth News

Parisians are ditching their cars thanks to these 5 city-wide changes

From big picnics to car-free days and new cycle lanes, Paris is speeding ahead with sustainable transport initiatives.

Climate

European disease experts issue warning about climate-driven mosquitoes

Dengue cases almost doubled in the EU last year, as climate change creates more favourable conditions for vectors.

Ecotech

How can we make European cities cooler during heatwaves?

As parts of Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye face searing heatwaves, here's how trees, water and green buildings can help.

Earth News

Where is climate a contentious issue this super-election year?

In a major election year, approaches to climate policies around the world range from outright rollbacks to uncertainty and a lack of focus on the key issues.