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Slovenia

People trapped in Slovenia cave after heavy rainfall

A Slovenian family of three along with two guides have been stuck in the Krizna Jama cave since Saturday.

World News

Flooding and icy temperatures continue to cause havoc across Europe

The impact of the winter weather is expected to last several more days.

World News

Europe hit by extreme cold, flooding and power cuts

Thousands were left without power in the Nordic countries on Friday, as floods hit France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Climate

What are the climate stripes and why was 2023 ‘off the scale’?

‘I think I need a new colour’: Climate stripes creator reacts to 2023's record-smashing temperatures.

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France

Travel chaos as Eurostar services cancelled amid flooding

Travellers have been stranded in Paris and London due to train cancellations as swathes of Europe are hit with flood warnings.

Climate

Europe is getting hotter. Are cities prepared for what lays ahead?

2023 was Earth's hottest year on record. With 2024 expected to be even warmer, is Europe prepared for what lays ahead?

Earth News

Kenya: Millions displaced by the worst flooding in 100 years

There is no end in sight for the extreme weather.

Russia

Severe blizzard blankets Moscow in worst snow in decades

The Russian capital has been buried by unprecedented snowfall, causing chaos on roads and closing schools.

Earth News

Why climate change is a ‘child rights crisis’

If we don’t acknowledge how children are affected by climate change, we could miss the chance to address the group that has done the least to cause the crisis.

Earth News

COP28: Key fund for climate victims agreed on day 1 of summit

Countries have reached an agreement on setting up a loss and damage fund, which the UAE immediately pledged $100 million to.

Earth News

Barcelona drought: ‘We are close to needing boats to bring in water’

Drought ‘emergency’ could be weeks away, authorities in northeast Spain have warned.

Earth News

COP28: What is it, who is going and why should you care?

Follow the latest developments on what to expect at COP28 as world leaders head to Dubai.

Climate Now

Climate Now: How can we survive the heatwaves to come?

In partnership with Copernicus

For the first in our series of COP28 debates, we discussed why extreme weather events are on the rise, and how the climate crisis is impacting global health.

Earth News

Food is becoming unaffordable in the UK as extreme weather bites

Extreme weather has driven UK food bills up by £351 since 2021, leaving some Brits unable to eat.

Earth News

2022 was the second-worst year for wildfires in Europe, report reveals

Climate change is taking a mounting toll on Europe's forests. Satellite data could help save them.

Earth News

Europe's farmers are crying out for support with climate change

Climate-driven drought and floods are hurting the livelihoods and mental health of European farmers.

Earth News

Greek villagers consider relocation after flooding destroys homes

"We grew up here… it's our village," says one local farmer. "But safety comes first. You cannot live with this insecurity all the time."

Climate

Chaotic weather swings are hitting everywhere from Africa to Europe

Italy’s weather extremes mirror Ethiopia’s climate, research reveals.

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WATCH: Northern France on red alert for flooding after days of rain

Coming on the heels of Storm Ciaran which battered Western Europe last week, the floods "impacted" around 60 municipalities, causing "significant" damage, said the prefecture, adding that dozens of schools have been closed.

Travel News

Chilean glacier permanently closed to hikers after ice chunk falls off

Local guides says the closure of Patagonia's Exploradores glacier is an 'economic and emotional blow'.