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Climate

Flash droughts: The new climate threat fuelling record wildfires

These sudden, intense droughts accelerate vegetation drying, increasing wildfire risks across vulnerable regions.

Climate

Deforestation caused half a million deaths in 20 years, study finds

New research links tropical deforestation to 28,000 annual heat-related deaths.

Climate

Deadly wildfires in southern Europe linked to climate crisis

Researchers found that weather conditions which drove deadly fires in Türkiye, Greece and Cyprus were made more intense by climate change. They expect similar results from their ongoing analysis of blazes in Spain.

Green News

Experts slam Trump climate reports for errors and misinformation

From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers.

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Vietnam

At least eight dead in Southeast Asia flooding and landslides

The heavy rain follows Tropical Storm Kajiki, which made landfall in central Vietnam Monday afternoon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Tuesday.

Climate

Why the colour of your car might be heating up your city

The study found that black cars increased heat by almost 4°C on hot summer days.

Pakistan

Evacuations ongoing in Pakistan as India releases water from rivers

The move came a day after New Delhi alerted Islamabad about possible cross-border flooding, marking the first public diplomatic contact between the two nuclear-armed rivals in months.

Green News

Holiday photos are helping scientists in Malta study climate change

The CoastSnap project helps track how climate change is impacting coastlines through community photo contributions.

Climate

Summer 2025 nears record heat in Spain after historic August heatwave

Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain.

Health news

Heatwaves may be speeding up your biological ageing, study warns

A new study suggests repeated heatwave exposure could speed up biological ageing, hitting outdoor workers, rural residents, and communities with limited air conditioning the hardest.

Climate

Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn

Annual visitors numbered fewer than 8,000 in the 1990s. Last year, more than 124,000 visited.

Climate

Rising temperatures cause moods to decline, study reveals

Scientists analysed over a billion social media posts to find out how sweltering temperatures are impacting our mood.

Tech News

Europeans in 5 countries say fake news online is top national threat

People view online misinformation, the global economy, and terrorism as major threats, while concern for climate change and infectious diseases has fallen in high-income countries, the survey found.

Climate

Billions at 'real' risk of extreme heat in the workplace, WHO says

The organisation's first report specifically dedicated to the dangers of extreme heat on-site warns that employers need to adapt to a new normal of heatwaves.

Climate

The melting of Arctic sea ice has ‘temporarily’ slowed. Here’s why

Experts say this pause shouldn’t be mistaken for recovery, as Arctic sea ice coverage is still much lower than it was in the 1980s.

Green News

Data shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades

Spain's civil-protection chief warned that the fires continue to pose a direct threat to populated areas, while Defence Minister Margarita Robles described "airborne action" as difficult because of thick smoke.

Green News

Spain sees worst wildfire damage since 1994 with 382,607 hectares lost

The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) calculate that 380,000 hectares have burned in Spain so far this year, while the fight against the flames continues.

Europe News

Why Brussels doesn’t hate AC — but Europe still struggles with it

No, the EU hasn't banned air conditioning. So why do Europeans still resist it? Here's a policy look at Europe’s love-hate relationship with staying cool through the summer.

Green News

How 70 years of adaptation have cut flood deaths and damage in Europe

Researchers analysed more than 1,700 floods to untangle the effects of climate change, exposure, and adaptation.

Climate

Will Europe feel the effects of Hurricane Erin?

The storm’s rapid intensification has been linked to unusually warm ocean waters made more likely by climate change.