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Climate

Everyone will be warned of dangerous floods and storms within 5 years

A third of the world is still not covered by live-saving alerts - something the UN and WMO are determined to fix.

Green News

Watch this shocking footage of Australia’s worst flood on record

This dramatic footage shows water levels rising in a 24 hour period.

Travel News

Here's how to cancel your flight without losing money

Extreme weather is on the rise, so if you don’t fancy flying in a storm, here’s how to cancel your flight.

Green News

Storm Franklin: How do scientists predict extreme weather?

A new way of predicting the damage caused by storms like Eunice could help minimise disruptions in a world that’s expected to experience more and more extreme weather events.

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Green News

UK braces for floods as third storm batters the islands in a week

Strom Franklin is the third storm to hit the UK after Dudley and Eunice.

World News

At least 16 dead after Storm Eunice sweeps across northern Europe

After passing over the British Isles, Storm Eunice struck France, the Benelux countries, Denmark, Germany and Poland — uprooting trees, taking out power lines and disrupting rail services.

Travel News

Storm Eunice: Brits braced for rail, road and air travel disruption

Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports have been cancelled as pilots contend with gale force winds of over 90mph.

Climate

Extreme weather explained: What actually is climate change?

This meteorologist is improving communication of key weather and climate events by explaining them to those not in the scientific community.

Green News

Extreme heat turns people into green voters, study finds

Voters are more likely to go green if they have direct experience of climate change, but only in wealthier regions.

Living

Is a coffee shortage inevitable as climate change gets worse?

The world's favourite drink could soon be in short supply as climate change threatens cultivation.

World News

Extreme weather has cost Europe €50bn and killed 142,000 in 40 years

And climate experts warn that it could be about to get worse.

United Kingdom

Watch: Pilot forced to abort landing attempt amid high winds

A British Airways plane failed to land on the first attempt on Monday, footage showed, due to high winds in London.

USA

World record lightning bolt 'as long as London to Hamburg' distance

It spread over an incredible 768 kilometres.

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Storm tide hits Germany's North Sea coast

Northern Germany was hit by strong winds and a tidal surge overnight into Sunday as storm Nadia moved in, severely restricting rail and road travel.

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Rare snowfall blankets Jerusalem’s Old City

Snow covers the streets of Jerusalem and the city's old town, reaching heights between 15-25 centimetres, according to the meteorological service.

Nature

Why is it snowing in the Sahara Desert?

Photos on social media show the desert dropping to temperatures of -2 C.

Eco-Innovation

This eco-artist builds cat shelters out of recycled car tyres

Climate change is making life colder for Cairo’s cats - but one artist has a unique solution

Green News

These are the six major environmental stories to follow in 2022

From the biodiversity crisis to activism to renewable energy to Joe Biden's environmental promises - there's a lot to pay attention to this year.

Pakistan

Cold kills 22 stuck in cars in heavy snow at Pakistan resort

Temperatures fell to minus 8 degrees Celsius amid heavy snowfall at Pakistan's mountain resort town of Murree overnight, killing at least 22 people who were stuck in their vehicles, officials said on Saturday.

World News

Europe enjoys unseasonably warm start to the new year

Parts of Europe basked in the sunshine on New Year's Day with many people taking advantage to avoid indoor gatherings get some fresh air