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Water shortages threaten global stability

Global warming doesn’t affect all regions the same way. But the lack of water in some areas can have a global impact - leading to broader instability and new migration waves.

Climate

In pictures: Taiwanese tea farmers battling climate-fuelled drought

On the heels of a once-in-a-century drought, tea plantations in the mountains of Taiwan are finding creative ways to keep their crops alive.

Eco-Innovation

How are artificial glaciers helping farmers tackle the climate crisis?

In northern India, these fake glaciers are helping Kashmiri farmers battle a dry season caused by climate change.

Green News

Extraordinary photos show how drought is causing Paraguay to dry up

Since 2019, Paraguay has been in the grips of severe drought which has seen water levels plummet in the landlocked nation's all-important waterways.

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Living

Snack attack: Is climate change going to kill your favourite food?

Prepare to say goodbye to crucial snacks and treats as the planet’s climate shifts in the coming years.

Nature

Ass holes in the desert are a welcome sight for some

Wells dug by horses and donkeys may have a lifesaving purpose for other species in arid regions.

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Parana River water level drops to historic low

The Parana River, the tenth largest river basin in the world, is suffering its worst low in more than half a century, with experts unsure as to whether this owes to its natural cycle or to climate change.

Climate

Which country is being hit with the first climate change famine?

“If we don't reverse this crisis, families will starve and lives will be lost," says the UN.

Climate

The churches empowering communities to beat climate change in Zimbabwe

With drought threatening food security in the capital of Harare, one sustainability programme is encouraging citizens to harvest their own water.

Climate

More trees and wetter weather could save Europe from climate change

A new study suggests that planting 20 per cent more trees in Europe could increase rainfall.

Eco-Innovation

Could trading water on Wall Street actually benefit the environment?

It's now possible to buy California's water supply through future trading - but its impact on the planet is somewhat ambiguous.

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Europe’s climate in 2020: record heat and storms, and a relentlessly warming Arctic

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Copernicus’ European State of the Climate report offers the latest snapshot of the continent’s weather and climate

Climate

COP26 isn't the only major environmental convention happening in 2021

2021 has been dubbed a ‘Super Year For Nature’, as the three major environmental COPs coincide.

Turkey

Turkey faces its most severe drought in a decade

Istanbul has already been warned it has less than 45 days of water left due to poor rainfall in the second half of last year.

Climate Now

Special report: What's really happening in the Arctic and Siberia?

In partnership with Copernicus

Draining lakes, advancing forests, and sinking permafrost - we witness the reality of climate change in western Siberia and bring you the latest Copernicus data on the Arctic region.

France

Heatwave: Tons of fish dead in French lake as water nears 29C

The lake is known for hosting carps, roaches, pikes and eels. Experts now fear birds could be affected too due to the poor quality of the water.

France

France experiences driest July in more than 60 years

According to Météo France, from July 1 to July 28, average precipitation represented only 28% of normal values across the country, making last month the driest July since 1959.

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Flowing low: how can Europe use climate information to manage dry river spells?

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As more frequent river droughts will stretch the continent’s water resources, people, and economies must find new ways to adapt.

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Is selling tap water the solution to parched Poland’s drought problem?

In parched Poland, one city has turned to selling its tap water to try and tackle persistent water issues.

Climate Now

Frankfurt's green rooftops and urban airways aim to keep the city cool

In partnership with Copernicus

Frankfurt's green rooftops and giant ventilation corridors aim to keep the city cool in summertime, as Copernicus reveals June 2020 was joint-warmest on record.