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Lake Garda, Italy: Tourists shocked by drought devastation

Italy's largest lake is losing 2 cm of water a day as an unprecedented drought grips the country and much of Europe.

World News

World Elephant Day: Human populations block 'ecosystem caretaker' role

These days, climate change is an even bigger threat to the conservation of these gentle giants than poaching.

United Kingdom

UK drought: Which areas have warnings after latest alert?

The UK's Environment Agency issued a rare drought alert after a long period of little or no rainfall, and scorching hot summer temperatures.

France

France: Wildfires near Bordeaux show no sign of slowing

France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has thanked European nations for help in tackling the the spread of the fires.

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France

Salt farmers emerge as reluctant winners of Europe's severe drought

As Europe suffers its most severe drought in decades, one group has emerged as a reluctant winner of the extreme conditions.

Earth News

‘Good for the soul’: The love and labour behind homegrown food

Two years on, people who signed up for a plot during lockdown are finally enjoying the fruits of their labour this National Allotment Week.

Health news

More than half of diseases are being made worse by climate change

A team of researchers has found that extreme weather events caused by climate change favour the spread of pathogens and make most viruses and bacteria stronger.

Climate

Deadly US lightning strike offers climate warning

Above average temperatures may have contributed to Washington DC's deadly lightning strike on 4 August.

Italy

Watch: WWII bomb revealed by Italy drought is safely detonated

The bomb was found by fishermen on the banks of the River Po, which has all but dried up in the valley's worst drought for 70 years.

Nature

99% of sea turtles are now born female due to extreme heatwaves

Sea turtles are already under threat in the USA. With heatwaves increasing the temperature of the sand where turtles lay their eggs, scientists say they have seen no male turtle babies in 4 years.

Mobility

This mechanic is giving vintage cars a new lease of life as EVs

Cheaper to run and more environmentally friendly, these converted electric vintage cars have been given a new lease of life.

Ecotech

Ukraine has a unique seed collection that could be ‘lost forever’

Ukrainian grain ships are leaving again, but the country’s seed bank is still in danger. Here's why its diverse contents are so vital.

Europe News

Over 100 French towns without drinking water amid 'historic drought'

France's prime minister has created an emergency crisis cell to address the country's "worst ever drought".

Earth News

Healthcare: Unnecessary blood tests and high-carbon meds need to go

Health care is responsible for 4.4 per cent of global carbon emissions. Here are some simple ways this can be reduced.

Earth News

Could climate change force New Zealanders to move to higher ground?

New Zealand's government released its first-ever climate adaptation plan, which includes the possibility of moving some communities to higher ground.

Earth News

Scientists urge governments to plan for ‘climate endgame’

Governments need to look at the “worst case scenario” outcomes of climate change, scientists have warned.

Earth News

Spoiler alert: Why are supermarkets ditching best before labels?

Waitrose, Tesco and M&S are changing the look of their fresh produce, to cut down the amount of food waste that happens at home.

France

Mont Blanc warning as heatwave causes more frequent rockfalls

Amateur climbers have been urged to steer clear of France's Mont Blanc as extreme heat is causing more frequent rockfalls.

Ecotech

Paris expands its underground cooling system to beat the heat

Paris' urban cooling network is set to triple in size, reducing the city's temperature by 1°C.

Ecotech

Meet the viral parkour group climbing Paris to save the environment

A French parkour collective are swinging around Paris to try and reduce energy consumption in France.