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Portugal is using science, flames and herds of goats to meet the increased threat from forest fires. Our reporter Lindsey Rempel heads to Pedrógão Grande to see how they're adapting. Climate Now presenter Jeremy Wilks has the latest data for January from the Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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The snow was moved from higher altitude to the slopes on Friday and Saturday.

17/02/2020

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Germany says it will not grant asylum to 'climate refugees'

More than 25 million people are forced to move every year around the world because of the effects of climate change. Experts are divided as to whether they should be granted refugee status.

13/02/2020

France

France's Macron to unveil measures to protect Mont Blanc from 'wackos'

A local mayor said poor legislation allows "pseudo mountaineers" to put their lives and that of others in danger.

13/02/2020

France

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The EU Commission President called for compromise as groups of member states including "Friends of Cohesion" and "Frugal Five" battle it out over what they should pay and receive.

12/02/2020

World News

Reducing emissions won't necessarily harm the economy in the long term

One organisation is suggesting there is no proof that reducing gas emissions will harm the economy in the long term...and it's not a Green NGO

12/02/2020

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Antarctica has hottest day on record as temperatures reach 18.3°C

Thursday's reading beat the previous high of 17.5°C set in March 2015.

07/02/2020

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Is ocean acidification driving ecosystems to unknown territories?

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As ocean acidification presses on, marine life faces an uncertain future

07/02/2020

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2020 sets record for Europe's hottest January, says Copernicus

Copernicus, Europe's climate change monitoring agency, found that temperatures in the region last month were more than 3.1°C above average.

05/02/2020

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French oil giant Total in court over carbon emissions

It is the first such case against a private company in France.

28/01/2020

Earth News

Norway has run out of snow, so they’re making it artificially instead

The country famous for its icy conditions is suffering the consequences of climate change.

24/01/2020

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Thirteen European countries being affected by desertification

One-third of the Earth's surface is at risk of drying up due to climate change and its effects are becoming visible in unexpected parts of the Mediterranean, Central, and Eastern Europe.

23/01/2020

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World's oceans hit record high temperatures in 2019, say scientists

Ocean warming is irrefutable, they say.

14/01/2020

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Climate Now: 2019 was warmest year on record in Europe

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Climate Now: 2019 was the warmest year on record in Europe, according to the latest figures from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Watch for facts and analysis, plus our special report on how historic weather records give fresh climate insight.

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Portugal

'Green capital' Lisbon plants 20,000 trees

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has kicked-off its year as European Green Capital with the planting of 20,000 trees

12/01/2020

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Europe - what's in store for 2020?

We take a look at the big issues likely to cause headaches in Brussels and across European capitals over the next twelve months.

03/01/2020

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Review 2019: Greta than ever climate fight inspired by teenage Swede

This year has seen activists step up their protests over climate change, calling on their governments to do much more. Inspired by Greta Thunberg, their demonstrations have come as temperature records were being set in scores of countries across the globe.

31/12/2019

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Will extreme wildfires become the norm of tomorrow?

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Wildfires seem to spark more often and last longer all over the world. If so, what does that mean for people and ecosystems?

30/12/2019

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State of emergency declared as wildfires rage in Australia

Australia's most populous state of New South Wales declared a seven-day state of emergency Thursday as oppressive conditions fanned around 100 wildfires.

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