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Was 'warning fatigue' to blame for the Hurricane Ida deaths in the US?

As flood alerts lit up phones, experts suggest that people weren't as concerned by the weather warnings as they should have been.

Climate

Europe will miss its 2030 climate goal by 21 years at current pace

A study by the Enel Foundation says we won't be hitting our emissions reduction target until 2051 at our current rate.

Nature

Swimming in sewage: How can we fix Europe’s smelly rivers?

Europe’s cities are struggling to keep untreated sewage out of their rivers, and the impacts of climate change are making it worse. But one company has come up with a solution.

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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Fact check: Does this photo really show flooding in New York?

A photo of taxis in New York City has been circulating online, with some claiming it's from the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Nature

Over 30% of global tree species are now threatened by extinction

More than 440 tree species are right on the brink of extinction with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild.

Climate

Paris cuts its speed limit to 30 kph in bid to protect climate

Polls suggest most Parisians support the idea.

Earth News

Worried about wildfires? Here's how you can help prevent them

With wildfires raging in Greece, Turkey, California, Spain and more, we take a closer look at what you can do to help.

Earth News

The climate elections: Voters are warming to Europe's green parties

Green politicians are getting into government across Europe - but who are they and what are their aims?

Climate Now

Heatwave protection: can new technology help Europe's most vulnerable?

In partnership with Copernicus

Heatwaves are hitting Europe with a growing frequency and intensity. So public health authorities are looking at new ways to protect the most vulnerable from the extreme heat.

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Hundreds march through Frankfurt financial sector for climate

Several hundred people joined a climate march through Frankfurt, walking past the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters with the intent of challenging the role the financial sector plays in climate change.

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Madrid heatwave reaches over 40º

The Spanish national weather service warned temperatures could hit 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas the coming days as a heatwave grips parts of southern Europe.

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Climber scales London tower to highlight climate change

Solo free climber George King-Thompson has scaled another London tower a few months after being imprisoned for reaching the top of London's iconic Shard.

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Euroviews. Sicily's heat is a warning to us all: What life is like here right now

Yesterday it hit 48.8C in Syracuse, Sicily. A journalist living on the island explains what daily life is like in these extreme conditions.

Portugal

Spain and Portugal brace for wildfires with temperatures set to soar

Portugal’s prime minister warned the hot weather increases the threat of wildfires, which in 2017 killed more than 100 people in his country.

Tech News

Net-zero means removing CO2 from the air. That's easier said than done

The experts say carbon capture and storage will be a big part of stopping global warming. The problem is it's difficult and controversial.

Climate

'Everyone has a role to play in the climate crisis', says UN expert

The UN climate report is meant to serve as a warning for the whole of humanity, instructing developing countries, and particularly African countries, to turn to climate-friendly infrastructures.

Earth News

Activist Greta Thunberg now plans to attend U.N. climate conference in Scotland

Activist Greta Thunberg now plans to attend U.N. climate conference in Scotland

Earth News

The IPCC report on climate change is 'code red for humanity'

"It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean, and land."

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Free climber scales London skyscraper in climate stunt

A free-climber who was imprisoned two years ago for climbing the U.K.'s tallest skyscraper scaled another building on Tuesday, this time to draw attention to climate change.