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Storm Ivo causes more major flooding in Redon, red alert declared

The depression Ivo caused renewed flooding in Redon, with the Vilaine reaching 5.3 metres. Three western départements are on red alert and 1,000 people have been evacuated.

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Western Europe suffering from aftermath of storms Herminia and Éowyn

Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.

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Just Stop Oil protestors appeal against 'draconian' prison sentences

16 activists have been given sentences ranging from 15 months to 5 years in prison.

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Can a four day work week shrink your carbon footprint?

Working four days a week gives people 50 per cent more free time and helps drive down their carbon emissions too.

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Experts: US rollbacks on renewables create opportunities for the EU

Climate campaigners are urging the EU to step into the "leadership void" left by the US.

Business

Ikea looks to expand second-hand furniture offering after test success

The Swedish furniture maker is going head to head with competitors including eBay and Depop.

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Storm Herminia: Brittany hit by floods

Herminia has caused historic flooding in Brittany, severely affecting Ille-et-Vilaine. Emergency services are on high alert as the Vilaine rises.

Climate

Meet the climate-conscious billionaire bidding to lead the Olympics

The Olympics face a major climate challenge. How might the next president meet it?

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Meet the Air France pilot who quit his dream job for the climate

Euronews Green exclusive: Anthony Viaux had it all - a dream job, a thriving career and a great salary. But he didn’t want any of it in the age of the climate crisis.

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US oil and gas is booming: The truth behind Trump's "energy emergency"

The US already produces more oil and gas than any other country in the world.

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Davos private jet arrivals soar by 170 per cent despite free trains

Despite calls from the WEF and global NGOs for Davos delegates to travel more sustainably, elevated private jet activity in Switzerland suggests they didn’t listen.

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Davos summit: Leaders gather to tackle economic and tech challenges

The WEF's annual meeting in Davos has begun, focusing on global issues like economic development and technological innovation.

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The Big Question: Can disclosing emissions really boost your business?

Some of the world’s biggest companies are reducing their emissions at a faster-than-expected pace, in some cases the equivalent of what an entire country can produce in a year. But what does the effort yield to their investors?

Climate

How does it feel to lose your neighbourhood in the LA wildfires?

The California fires didn’t just destroy homes - the climate-driven disaster caught the fabric of community.

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Global GDP could be halved if we don’t take urgent climate action

People are already impacted by food system shocks, water insecurity, heat stress and infectious diseases. If unchecked, mass mortality, mass displacement, severe economic contraction and conflict become more likely.

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What four years of Trump will risk for climate and the environment

As Donald Trump prepares to become the 47th president of the United States, what will his first actions be on climate and energy, and how will they impact the rest of the world?

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'Address the root cause': Why experts blame fossil fuels for LA fires

As Los Angeles continues to battle devastating wildfires, attention is turning to why they started and how much climate change played a role in the outcome.

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New wildfire adds to Southern California's fire woes as winds pick up

The fire started late on Monday in a dry riverbed in Oxnard, about 90 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles.

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Richest 1% burn through their annual carbon budget in just 10 days

Climate campaigners are calling for wealth taxes on the top 1 per cent to limit their pollution and pay for damages.

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Climate change has put ‘insanely beautiful’ Greenland in the spotlight

Climate scientists describe Greenland as an open refrigerator door for a warming world.