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2020 was Europe's warmest year on record, 0.4°C warmer than 2019

While Europe was boiling, parts of the Southern Hemisphere saw below-average temperatures, most notably over the eastern equatorial Pacific, which was associated with La Niña conditions, a cooling event, that developed during the second half of the year.

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Twelve deep-water creatures discovered in Atlantic Ocean

Twelve species new to science were discovered deep in the Atlantic after five years of study by the ATLAS Project.

Earth News

Euroviews. ‘We either have to win or fail trying’: The climate activists of 2020

Sam Knights speaks to the biggest environmental activists of 2020 on what we have learned from the global pandemic.

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Keeping track of snowfall in a changing climate

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Tourism, energy production and water supplies are all tightly connected to snow availability. In a context of climate change, keeping an eye on snowfall is ever more important.

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France

Macron proposes French constitutional referendum on climate change

The French president said the referendum would be on whether to amend the constitution to reflect the fight against climate change and protecting the environment.

Climate Now

New pro-active effort to keep communities safe from deadly floods

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The risk of intense storms in the south of France is rising due to climate change . Now local authorities, climate scientists and satellite experts are working on a new pro-active approach to help communities stay safe from deadly floods.

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How fiction can persuade readers that climate change is real

Catherine Bush's modern retelling of Shakespeare’s play The Tempest is a metaphor for the climate crisis.

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UN secretary-general calls on leaders to declare 'climate emergency'

Several European leaders are set to speak at a UN, UK and France summit on climate.

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‘Victory for polar bears’ as Trump’s Arctic drilling project rejected

Environmentalists described the proposal as a “disaster waiting to happen”.

The Cube

Europe's autumn 'the hottest on record amid world's warmest November'

Sweden and Finland broke national records while Norway had its joint warmest November since records began in 1900.

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Sweden, UK and Denmark ranked as top countries for climate action

But even the top countries aren't doing enough to avoid environmental disaster.

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Sweden leads climate action ranking while Hungary and Slovenia lag

The EU ranks 16th in the annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) — an improvement from last year's 22nd position.

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How do temperature changes in the Pacific ocean shift the weather across continents?

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With better understanding of the El Niño-La Niña phenomenon and better seasonal forecasts, industries can make better choices to adapt to future fluctuations in their activities.

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UN Secretary-General issues stark warning on 'state of the planet'

Antonio Guterres called on humanity to end the 'war on nature' in a landmark speech.

Climate Now

What's happening in the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica?

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The ice caps are melting and sea levels are rising. In this Climate Now live we discuss what's really happening to the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica. Euronews science correspondent Jeremy Wilks put your questions to the experts.

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The forest serves as a pantry for Michelin-starred chef René Mathieu

His restaurant, La Distillerie, has recently been voted the Best Vegetable Restaurant in the World.

World News

G20 COVID-19 recovery packages risk reversing climate gains: report

Nineteen of the G20 countries — which emit 80% of global emissions — have chosen to provide financial support to their domestic oil, coal and/or gas sectors, Climate Transparency said on Tuesday.

Climate Now

Fears grow over potential collapse of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier

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What's the impact of melting ice on rising sea levels? In this episode of Climate Now, Euronews takes a closer look at what's happening in the north and south poles.

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How dogs are using their special powers to help us save water

With a sense of smell 10,000 times sharper than ours, dogs can have a significant impact in the conservation sector.

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Tackling the biodiversity crisis: climate change data highlight priorities

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About nine million species of animals and plants are exposed to changes in the global climate. Monitoring how climate change affects wildlife and ecosystems has become critical for directing conservation measures where life is most at risk.