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Mass fish die-off in German Polish river worries conservationists

Dead fish have littered the banks of the Oder River in Poland and Germany, prompting conservationists to call on government authorities to investigate.

Germany

Rhine river so low cargo ships might not get through, say officials

The Rhine is one of Germany's key water routes for transporting goods, and vessels with bigger drafts might not be able to use the river if levels continue to fall.

France

'We fought all night': A thousand firefighters battle Bordeaux blaze

The fire has forced the closure of a major motorway near the city as temperatures hit 40 degrees again in the latest heatwave.

Spain

Spain lowers the temperature on strict air conditioning rules

Bars, restaurants and hairdressers are among the locations which will be allowed to set their air conditioning a few degrees lower than other Spanish businesses.

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Climate

Kenya drought crisis: ‘I pray we get rain by the mercy of God’

Four consecutive failed rainy seasons have caused crippling food insecurity and malnutrition in Kenya.

Italy

'Tragic situation': Rice paddies dry up in Italy amid record drought

The future of Italian risotto in the Po Valley is in peril as paddy fields dry up and turn salty amid a historic drought.

USA

UN chief slams 'greed' and 'outrageous profits' of big oil and gas

Antonio Guterres decried record profits from energy companies as "immoral" and called on national governments to tax the profits and use the revenues to help people most in need.

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

Why you shouldn’t get an air conditioner this summer

Thinking about buying an air conditioner to beat the summer heat? Climate campaigners want you to think again.

France

France braces for another heatwave - its third this year

Barely out of the last one, France will experience another heatwave from Monday, with temperatures of 39°C predicted in the southeast.

Earth News

Surprise climate deal could be the 'most significant' in US history

It would bring President Biden closer to his pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.

Earth News

How to talk to a climate sceptic during a heatwave

The climate crisis can often be a divisive issue and leave us dreading conversations that come up with family - especially as the mercury rises.

Earth News

France orders air-conditioned shops to close their doors

The new law is set to come in in the next few days.

Earth News

Europe is baking: Watch wildfires ignite in Spain, France and Portugal

In Spain, a man who was trapped in a wildfire escaped with his clothes on fire after attempting to prevent the blaze from reaching his town.

Europe News

Want to escape the heat? Head to Europe's coolest places this week

If you want to avoid the record high temperatures this week, then head north where it's much much cooler.

World News

'Climate change is killing people': Europe's extreme heat continues

More heat records are expected to be broken on Tuesday as the blazing temperatures reach further north and east.

Tech News

Why record-breaking heatwaves aren’t good news for solar power

The sun is blasting western Europe as extreme temperatures grip the region - and yet solar panels cannot make the most out of it.

Earth News

40 countries meet to address climate action as Europe is 'burning'

Organisers have billed the two-day gathering as an opportunity to rebuild trust between rich and poor nations ahead of this year's UN climate summit (COP27).

Climate Now

Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate?

In partnership with Copernicus

Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and harness the secrets of the most resistant plants.

World News

Airport runways melt amid hottest day of the year in UK

Extreme temperatures have caused airport runways to melt and flight disruptions in the UK, amid an unprecedented heatwave.