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Health risks are increasing due to extreme heat, data shows

In partnership with Copernicus

The recent Copernicus European State of the Climate report for 2022 painted a picture of a continent that's getting ever hotter, drier and sunnier. Why is this? And what are the implications for our health?

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El Niño is 90% likely to hit in the next few months

What weather will El Niño bring and how long will it last?

12/05/2023

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Spain: Barcelona is heading for a ‘drought emergency’

It isn’t the first time the region has faced water shortages but experts say they are now getting more frequent and intense due to climate change.

19/04/2023

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Wind droughts: A threat to the booming North Sea wind power industry?

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Several EU countries are implementing ambitious plans to turn the North Sea into a green energy powerhouse. But what will happen if global warming causes wind speeds to drop?

17/04/2023

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Saudi Arabia: Unprecedented hailstorm blocks roads in Al-Baha

The city of Al-Baha in Saudi Arabia has been transformed after a heavy hailstorm hit the region on Monday.

11/04/2023

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The ancient ritual of rain-making across different cultures

While some cultures dance to invoke rain, others revere special figures. The practice of rain-making rituals and prayers goes back centuries and can be found in many different cultures and religions around the world.

03/04/2023

Mobility

Scientists recreate Northern Lights with rocket to study space weather

Aurora Borealis can cause damage to satellites in severe solar storms. Scientists are experimenting to understand near-space weather better.

30/03/2023

Experiences

Aruba launches competition for the ‘world’s easiest job’

The island experiences more sunny days than any other in the Caribbean.

23/03/2023

Climate Now

Why is Arctic ice getting younger and thinner?

In partnership with Copernicus

Temperatures in parts of the Arctic were six degrees or more above average in February. Researchers are observing that the ice is thinning rapidly - and models predict that ice-free Arctic summers are on the horizon. In this special edition Climate Now reports from a -24C freezer in Tromsø, Norway.

20/03/2023

Green News

France leads the way linking climate with weather in TV forecasts

France Television says it is about explaining why certain weather events happen.

16/03/2023

USA

Extreme weather conditions batter East and West of United States

The parade of winter storms that have pummeled California has caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage as they washed out communities, brought down power lines and caused landslides.

16/03/2023

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Where are Europe’s sunniest - and snowiest - cities?

Can you guess the sunniest city in Europe? We crunched the data to find out.

11/03/2023

Climate

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter, scientists reveal

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter ever. Here’s which countries were hottest.

09/03/2023

Experiences

Extreme weather is changing the face of tourism in Europe

Last summer, Europe was hit with extreme temperatures. 2023 is expected to get even hotter.

07/03/2023

Mobility

Lunar time zones: How do you tell the time in space?

Space organisations around the world are studying the best way to establish "a common lunar reference time". But how do you tell the time in space?

04/03/2023

Destinations

What travellers need to know about visiting Venice during low tides

Low water levels are an annual phenomenon in Venice.

03/03/2023

Climate

Fears for food supplies as Italy and France brace for another drought

Western Europe looks set to suffer another drought this summer. How are countries preparing?

02/03/2023

Destinations

In pictures: Italy drought uncovers hidden path in Lake Garda

Climate change has uncovered a path in the middle of Lake Garda.

23/02/2023

Climate

Winter drought: Photos foreshadow another dry year in parts of Europe

After record-high temperatures 2022, some parts of Europe could see another year of drought.

21/02/2023

Climate Now

How Europe's orchards are having to adapt to warmer winters

In partnership with Copernicus

Warmer winters in Europe are posing a serious threat to fruit trees. We explore how producers are trying to protect their crops.

20/02/2023