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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.

Moments

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

Destinations

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

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

Climate

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter, scientists reveal

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

Moments

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.

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?

Destinations

What travellers need to know about visiting Venice during low tides

Low water levels are an annual phenomenon in Venice.

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?

Destinations

In pictures: Italy drought uncovers hidden path in Lake Garda

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

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.

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.

Green News

World’s biggest ice rink threatened by climate change

The ice isn’t thick enough to support the weight of skaters or equipment.

Home

This mega lab can create weather to test energy efficiency in homes

The lab was created to help builders and scientists find the best way to improve energy efficiency in homes.

Living

It hasn’t snowed for 321 days in New York City. Here’s why.

The Big Apple has gone 321 consecutive days without snowfall, according to the US national weather service.

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Watch: Snow carpets much of Japan amid record low temperatures

Snow and cold weather affected much of Japan on Wednesday, disrupting highway, air and train travel with more cold temperatures on the way.

World News

Heavy snowfall returns to Poland causing chaos on roads

With temperatures expected to plummet further, authorities across the country are on high alert.

Climate Now

Was 2022 a year of freak weather events or a climate change milestone?

In partnership with Copernicus

Were heatwaves and cold snaps in 2022 the new normal for our warming planet?