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Verdict of EU farmer's climate case against TotalEnergies suspended

The ruling, expected on 18 March, has been suspended pending a decision from the French courts on a similar case.

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Climate change is killing off Austria's glaciers. What's at risk?

Soaring temperatures are fuelling the demise of Austria's glaciers, with 'vast implications' for drinking water, power generation, infrastructure and more.

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Deadly flooding hits Kenya's capital and Maasai Mara

Locals say the capital was unprepared for such extreme weather, while tourists have been air lifted out of the national park.

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Rising temperatures result in fewer boys being born, study finds

As temperatures rise due to climate change, heat above 20°C leads to fewer male births, according to a new study.

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‘Flash droughts’ driven by heatwaves are on the rise, study finds

Heatwaves, drought, wildfire risk and El Niño are compounding to create a dangerous cocktail of climate change.

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‘Unprecedented’: Scientists sound climate alarm over Europe’s forests

More than 200,000 hectares of European forests could be disturbed annually by 2100, according to a new study.

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Saharan dust is headed for Europe – is climate change to blame?

"It just shows that we are connected across borders and across continents," says Copernicus scientist Mark Parrington.

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A climate ‘catch-22’: Can EV batteries cope with extreme heat?

Warmer temperatures accelerate the degradation of batteries in EVs, posing a “make-or-break” for people considering making the switch.

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El Niño may return in 2026 and push global temperatures to new records

El Niño could fuel extreme weather and raise temperatures to record highs this year, but how sure can we be that it will return?

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Why these scientists are calling for a global audit of climate risks

A group of experts is pushing for a global assessment of avoidable climate risks to help inform governments and citizens.

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Brazil races to find survivors after deadly Minas Gerais floods

For a third consecutive day, rescue teams in Minas Gerais continued searching through mud and debris after landslides killed at least 54 people and displaced thousands amid forecasts of further rainfall.

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Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State

Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.

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‘Relentless’: Why have Europe’s storms been so extreme this winter?

Previously "manageable" storms are transforming into “dangerous disasters” due to human-generated emissions, a new report warns.

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Brazil landslides: 43 missing after heavy rain hits state of Minas Gerais

Brazil is facing deadly floods in Minas Gerais after record rain hit Juiz de Fora and Uba.

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Groundbreaking study reveals tenfold heat increase over Europe

Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage.

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El Nino redefined to keep up with spike in temperature

Scientists have had to update how they label El Nino and La Nina because of rapid weather changes caused by global warming.

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France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

France is watching the Loire spill across streets and car parks in Les Ponts-de-Cé, near Angers.

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Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain

After 35 days of rain, France battles major floods, evacuations and power cuts while forecasters say rivers will keep rising despite drier weather ahead.

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Wildfires increasingly likely in several countries at once

The risk of synchronous wildfires is rising - and help won't be as likely to come from neighbouring countries busy with their own flames.

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Eight skiers found dead in California avalanche

Eight bodies have been recovered after a deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, with one skier still missing and experts blaming unstable snow conditions.