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Australia

Heatwave deaths to soar dramatically, global study finds

Deaths caused by severe heatwaves will increase dramatically in tropical and subtropical regions, followed closely by Australia, Europe and the United States. From 2031 onwards there could be a 471% increase in fatalities in three Australian cities - Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Denmark

These pictures put northern Europe’s heatwave in perspective

Newly-released images from space have highlighted the effects of this month’s heatwave on parts of northern Europe.

World News

The record breaking heatwave that is gripping northern Europe

Northern Europe is reeling under record-high temperatures, that has led to heatwave conditions.

Sweden

Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls EU for help

Sweden has called for emergency assistance from its partners in the European Union to help fight wildfires, which have broken out across a wide range of its territory and prompted evacuations.

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South Africa

Cape Town prepares for ‘Day Zero’

South Africa’s most popular tourist city is running out of water.

Climate Now

Climate update: January 2018

Europe 2 degrees warmer than average, widespread flooding and alpine snowfall. Antarctica 2nd lowest sea ice coverage on record

South Africa

Midnight queues in Cape Town as water crisis deepens

Residents and visitors are restricted to 50 litres a day, amid the South African city's worst drought in a century

South Africa

Cape Town struggling to cope with worst drought in a century

And the South African city's tourism industry could also take a hit

South Africa

Water crisis grips Cape Town, South Africa, after drought stretching y

Based on current projections, "Day Zero" is forecast for April 12, according to officials. That would make Cape Town the world's first major city to run dry.

South Africa

Cape Town faces end to home-piped water in April as drought crisis dee

Critics warn standpipes being erected around city may not be able to cope with demand.

Climate Now

A year of extremes: 2017 hottest year ever recorded

Hurricanes, deadly floods, drought and wildfires across the world as global temperatures hit new highs

Portugal

Drought hits Portugal's honeybees

There is little of Portugal's agricultural sector that hasn't been affected by the country's ongoing drought - and honey production is no exception.

Next Series

Creating the perfect tomato

In this edition of Futuris, we’re off to northern Israel, to meet scientists working on a European project aimed at developing the perfect tomato: it would require 90 % less irrigation than ordinary v

Next Series

Takeaway: Tomatoes in the desert

Look tasty, don´t they?

Spain

The devastating and surprising effects of Spain’s drought

Spain is suffering its worst drought in decades, with reservoirs at 43 percent capacity.

Italy

Rome to reduce water pressure as drought bites

Somalia

One of the 'worst droughts in living memory' - two years without rain in Baidoa, Somalia is affecting millions

Spain

Spain's longest river at risk of drying up

The longest river in the Iberian peninsula is on the verge of drying up completely thanks to a combination of Spain’s current drought and inadequate water transfer planning

Italy

Extreme weather hits Europe - scientists blame climate change

From intense heat waves to severe flooding, Europe is a continent of extremes at the moment. Severe weather conditions have caused mayhem and destruction in many countries.

Italy

Vatican switches off fountains and prays for rain in drought-hit Italy

Water reserves in Rome are so low that local authorities said they may be forced to introduce water rationing, by closing household taps for as long as eight hours a day.