Now playing Next Climate Now Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COPERNICUS Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and harness the secrets of the most resistant plants. 18/07/2022
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Now playing Next Georgia Greater Caucasus lost large swaths of glaciers due to climate change Scientists and mountain-climbers experience the huge impact of climate change as large swathes of Caucasus glaciers melt away. 16/07/2022
Now playing Next Nature Scientists fear these plants with ‘unique genetics’ are going extinct These beautiful plants are disappearing from the UK’s 10th highest mountain, in an ominous sign for biodiversity elsewhere. 14/07/2022
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Now playing Next Climate Sushi could be endangered in Japan as crucial fish on the decline Fishers, chefs, sushi sommeliers and wasabi growers are all concerned it could become a ‘lost art’ because of global warming. 13/07/2022
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Now playing Next Green News Hummus supplies at risk as chickpeas fall victim to climate change The world might be running out of hummus as the Ukraine war and climate change exacerbate chickpea shortages. 07/07/2022
Now playing Next Green News Largest glacier in Italian Alps crumbles amid record high temperatures An avalanche struck one day after temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius were recorded at the glacier's summit. 04/07/2022
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Now playing Next Climate Po Valley farmers living through Italy's worst drought for 70 years More than 30% of the harvest risks being lost and an important hydropower plant has closed. Farmers and officials warn the damage could be irremediable if the weather doesn't change. 01/07/2022
Now playing Next Green News Train in the US derails as a result of 60 C degree heat Train crashes may become more and more common as climate change heats up the planet. 29/06/2022
Now playing Next Green News Climate change means more mice: Why are rodent populations growing? Researchers say warming temperatures and milder winters have increased the population of the white-footed mouse, meaning more work for pest control experts. 29/06/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries agree to end sale of combustion-engine cars by 2035 The EU wants to become the world's first carbon-neutral continent by 2050. 29/06/2022
Now playing Next Nature I planted one tree and offset the carbon footprint of my entire life This innovative scheme in the UK aims to establish giant sequoia trees outside of their natural habitat. 25/06/2022
Now playing Next Climate This scientist wants you to send him dead mosquitoes in the post 'The world's deadliest animal' is spreading further north because of global warming. 22/06/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Heatwave cooks western Europe, with temperatures hitting 43°C Weekend temperatures soared across Western Europe, with many baking in intensely hot and dry conditions. 18/06/2022
Now playing Next Climate These are the 10 ways climate change affects our bodies every day We need the same urgency to treat climate change as when everyone jumped to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Otherwise - our health is due for a downward spiral in coming years. 18/06/2022
Now playing Next Italy Worst drought in 70 years threatens crops and drinking water Drinking water is already being rationed. 17/06/2022