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UK solar power hits record highs during sunniest spring ever

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.

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Experts warn of growing glacier-related risks from climate change

As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities.

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Climate change drove heat extremes in 195 countries last year

Human-induced climate change at least doubled extreme heat days in 195 countries last year.

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Swiss glacier collapse highlights rising risk from global warming

Scientists say greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal have already locked in enough global warming to doom many of the world's glaciers.

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Penguin guano could be slowing climate change in Antarctica

Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region.

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UK scientists alarmed by sudden surge in sea temperatures this spring

UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.

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Clownfish shrink to survive heat waves as climate change warms oceans

Scientists observed this behaviour in Papua New Guinea, where warming oceans and bleaching sea anemones forced the fish to cope with extreme conditions.

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Could Arctic clouds explain why climate models keep failing?

Researchers have also warned that even limiting global warming to 1.5°C won’t save our polar ice sheets.

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Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo

I'm travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants to reduce emissions.

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Fact-checking claims about the UK's geoengineering experiments

New government-funded trials to test ways of reflecting sunlight to tackle climate change have been met with misleading claims and conspiracy theories.

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Oil and gas giants caused €25 trillion in climate damage, study says

Experts believe the research could help bolster climate laws and make polluters pay for their role in global warming.

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84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Scientists warn that this could be "something that's completely changing the face of our planet".

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New grapes, new regions: Winemakers rethink terroir in warming world

England already has a reputation for great sparkling wines, as climate change shifts the focus of wine production.

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Could this Dutch skating race be lost to climate change?

In the 20th century, the Elfstedentocht could be expected to take place every four to five years.

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Seasonal allergies seem worse? Climate change might be to blame

Studies that link worsening allergies in Europe with climate change and elevated concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere.

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Meet Zen, the border collie leading avalanche rescues in the Dolomites

When things go wrong, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs.

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Asia’s biggest tulip garden wilts under warm spring and dry spell

Warmer spring temperatures and a lack of snowfall in Kashmir are causing tulips to wilt, with climate change linked to the unusual weather conditions affecting growth.

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Pollution is masking the real extent of global warming, study says

The findings will help develop more accurate climate models to predict future climate change.

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Melting Arctic glaciers have revealed 2,500km of new coastline

The unstable new coastline poses safety risks for the tourists that flock to coastal glacial areas for their beauty and abundant wildlife.

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German priest prefers prison over fine for climate protest conviction

Rev. Jörg Alt and about 40 other activists blocked traffic in Nuremberg by gluing their hands to a street in front of the city's train station.