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These are the European cities most vulnerable to flooding and drought

Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water.

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Here’s how France is preparing for 4C of global heating by 2100

Affordable insurance in high-risk areas, heatwave-proof housing and different work schedules are among dozens of new measures.

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Switzerland told it isn’t doing enough to comply with climate ruling

The Swiss government has been pushing back against a landmark legal climate ruling last year.

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Why women should be leading climate action, according to the experts

Only eight out of 78 world leaders at the last climate summit were women. How can we fix that?

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Less than 1 in 10 Europeans know country’s plan for a climate disaster

A new survey reveals big communication gaps, especially in Southern European countries.

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Why climate change could be adding years to your body

Extreme heat may have a bigger impact on biological ageing than smoking and drinking alcohol, research suggests.

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BP scraps renewables target, returns to oil and gas in strategy reset

The move comes in response to pressure from investors, notably from activist hedge fund Elliot management.

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Where does Germany’s election result leave its climate ambitions?

What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears.

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Deregulation row could overshadow EU’s flagship clean tech plan

A massive document drop from the European Commission on Wednesday will be the clearest signal yet of how far the EU is prepared to change course on environmental protection, climate action and workers’ rights in pursuit of competitiveness.

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Conservative EPP confident of success in EU deregulation push

The European People’s Party believes the EU executive will take on board its main demands when it publishes an ‘omnibus’ package to roll back reporting requirements for businesses, the group’s environment policy chief says.

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State of emegency declared as Nazca hit by severe flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in 157 districts.

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Don't bet on carbon removals alone, EU climate scientists warn

Europe must ensure that factoring a future boom in carbon capture and storage into its climate policy does not lead to “mitigation deterrence” in the present, the head of the EU’s climate advisory board has warned.

Climate

Climate change is melting glaciers at record rate, scientists warn

The thawing of 7 trillion tonnes of glacial ice since has raised sea levels by almost 2 centimetres, with the Alps a melting hotspot.

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How Trump’s first month in office has decimated US climate action

Trump is ‘erasing climate action’ within federal agencies and giving the green light to big polluters.

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$20 billion for heat pumps and EV chargers may be revoked under Trump

The move has been called a political stunt and "a blatant violation of the Constitution".

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Climate activists hold major protests as German elections near

Thousands of activists demonstrated in Germany on Friday in a bid to raise awareness to climate issues ahead of the upcoming federal elections scheduled for 23 February.

Climate

Where is climate action most at risk of corruption?

‘Corrupt forces’ are blocking climate action around the world, according to the latest report from Transparency International.

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Hottest January on record shocks leading scientists

The last 15 years have warmed at about twice the rate of the previous 40 years.

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Eye-watering accommodation costs await COP30 attendees in Brazil

Ahead of this year's U.N. climate summit, the Brazilian host city of Belem is facing huge price hikes for lodgings.

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The beautiful game? Football is responsible for as much CO2 as Austria

The most popular sport in the world is coming under scrutiny for rising emissions and lack of climate action.