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Firefighters contain wildfires on Greek islands but risk remains

Greece reported a significant improvement in the situation around forest fires. The vast majority of fires were under control on Friday, firefighters said.

India

G20 ministers fail to reach agreement on key climate issues

The world's environmental and climate ministers agreed on most points, but could not reach a consensus on issues such as fossil fuels, emissions and carbon taxes.

Green News

Grandparents among activists defending Turkish forest from coal mining

With the world’s eyes on Rhodes, campaigners point out the irony of trees being felled for coal across the Mediterranean Sea in Türkiye.

Taiwan

Typhoon Doksuri hit Taiwan, makes landfall in China

The storm ploughed into the eastern province of Fujian on Friday morning after heavy rains and gale-force winds in parts of Taiwan, especially the Penghu island group, also known as the Pescadores.

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Climate

Greek islanders worry the heat will hit tourism and wreck harvests

On Saturday, Greece faced its hottest July weekend in 50 years.

Health news

How does extreme heat affect your body?

With temperatures as high as the ones reached in Europe this week, not even our bodies’ built-in cooling system, sweat, can protect us from overheating. Here are some tips on how to keep safe when it’s too hot outside.

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Watch: Canada's Magdalen islands have front-row seat to climate change

Canada's Magdalen islands and in a race against time to survive global warming.

Serbia

Climate change takes its toll on Serbian farmers

Serbian farmers are feeling the effects of climate change on this year's crops as extreme heat follows flooding.

Culture news

Evia Film Project: Greek island aims to become Europe’s cinema hub

After suffering a devastating forest fire in 2021, the Greek island of Evia is looking to transform itself into Europe's most environmentally friendly destination for filmmakers. We visited the island to meet the people planning its revival.

World News

Euroviews. This is what is missing from the EU's 2040 climate policy goals

These are measures that the European Union must immediately put in place in order to build a sustainable society for 2040 – and put a stop to harmful emissions, MEP Emma Wiesner writes.

Europe News

'You tweet about Santa Claus!': MEPs spar over Nature Restoration Law

The gloves were definitely off during a debate in the European Parliament about the contentious Nature Restoration Law.

World News

Europeans seek shade as heatwave grips much of the continent

Temperatures sizzle across France, Spain, Italy, Poland and Germany amid what experts are calling an intense and prolonged period of heat

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World News

June was hottest month on record indicating rising global temperatures

Scientists have warned for months that 2023 could see record highs

Germany

German citizens set up heatwave helpline amid rising temperatures

Some have taken it upon themselves to be able to survive the season and have questioned the government's plans for the summer.

France

Global climate summit in Paris fails to agree ambitious plans

Delegates at a global summit in Paris on finance an climate have failed to agree extra measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions and support poorer countries

Green News

Rihanna asks world leaders to ‘step up’ for climate-hit communities

Her foundation donated over €13 million to climate justice last year, and has long supported Caribbean communities after disasters.

France

Climate protest in Paris ahead of finance summit

Activists have transformed the Eiffel Tower into an apparent wind turbine to send a message to leaders ahead of a summit on helping developing nations meet the financial challenges of climate change.

Climate

'Extreme' marine heatwaves off UK and Ireland

Meteorologists are monitoring what they believe to be record-breaking marine heatwaves off northeast England and northwest Ireland.

Climate

Climate change may force millions to migrate towards poles

The climate crisis will displace millions of people. In her book, author Gaia Vince argues that we should embrace this migration.