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Devastating impact of marine heatwaves on ecosystems

In partnership with Copernicus

What are marine heatwaves? And how are they impacting on the previous havens of biodiversity that are corals in areas such as the Medes Islands? Climate Now investigates the serious consequences of the phenomenon for ecosystems in the Mediterranean.

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Documentary aims to raise awareness of troubled climate project

The documentary Great Green Wall is described as a journey to the front line of the climate crisis.

World

Tunisia's startups target saving water & bees to counter global warming's effects

Global warming is having a sizeable impact on agriculture in some North African countries.

USA

More than 500,000 flee as 'unprecedented' wildfires sweep Oregon

The wildfires have destroyed more than 900,000 acres of land, territory greater in size than the US state of Rhode Island and more than double what would usually burn annually.

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Global wildlife has declined by nearly two-thirds since 1970: report

The "catastrophic" decline in wildlife has been caused by deforestation, unsustainable agriculture and illegal wildlife trading.

Climate Now

Special report: What's really happening in the Arctic and Siberia?

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Draining lakes, advancing forests, and sinking permafrost - we witness the reality of climate change in western Siberia and bring you the latest Copernicus data on the Arctic region.

USA

54.4°C temperature in California's Death Valley could be new record

If confirmed, this is the hottest temperature recorded since July 1931.

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New penguin colonies in Antarctica spotted by satellites in space

Previously undiscovered emperor penguin colonies have been found by researchers at the British Antarctic Survey.

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Flowing low: how can Europe use climate information to manage dry river spells?

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As more frequent river droughts will stretch the continent’s water resources, people, and economies must find new ways to adapt.

World News

Western Europe bracing itself for sizzling summer temperatures

Spain, Portugal, Italy and France are all set to see the mercury rising from Thursday.

World News

Polar bears 'could be all but extinct by 2100'

Polar bears could almost completely disappear in the space of a human lifetime if more is not done to tackle climate change, a new study has warned.

Climate Now

Frankfurt's green rooftops and urban airways aim to keep the city cool

In partnership with Copernicus

Frankfurt's green rooftops and giant ventilation corridors aim to keep the city cool in summertime, as Copernicus reveals June 2020 was joint-warmest on record.

Italy

Pink ice spotted in Alpine glacier fuels concerns over melting

Scientists are investigating the appearance of pink ice in an Alpine glacier in northern Italy – looking at the relationship between algae growing inside it and climate change.

Earth News

Pink snow in the Italian Alps could be linked to global warming

Ice could be melting faster in the Alps due to a peculiar plant causing the mountains to go from white to pink.

Earth News

Can 130,000 trees stop Sydney from becoming an urban heat island?

The 'Greener Places' policy hopes to guarantee a green recovery for New South Wales after the coronavirus.

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Harnessing sunlight, wind, and water: can climate data boost the green energy sector?

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The post-pandemic plans to restart and decarbonise economies will focus on renewables. Hence green industry players and grid operators are increasingly looking at climate data for energy production optimization.

World News

Summer is here. So are higher than normal temperatures.

Temperatures in London, Paris, Berlin and Frankfurt could be as much as 10°C above average this week. In Spain, the weather agency, said 42°C could be recorded in the south.

Estonia

Campaigners take Estonian government to court over new shale oil plant

Friends of the Earth Europe accuse the Estonian government of "gambling on the failure of international climate agreements, a continued dependence on fossil fuels and the subsidising of the declining oil industry".

Climate Now

The future for farmers in a warmer world

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In this episode, Climate Now looks at how farmers are adapting to climate change and our warming planet,

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Changing tides for fisheries: how adaptation can help keep seas bountiful in an uncertain future

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As fish are starting to adapt to their changing habitats, what is the impact on the industry?