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Can we rely on machine intelligence to fix our climate?

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As more and more industries take on artificial intelligence to solve some of their biggest challenges, can machines help us understand and fix climate change issues?

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Summer was hottest on record in Northern Hemisphere

In the three months from June through August, average temperatures were 0.92°C above the 20th-century average, US scientists have found.

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Devastating impact of marine heatwaves on ecosystems

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What are marine heatwaves? And how are they impacting on the previous havens of biodiversity that are corals in areas such as the Medes Islands? Climate Now investigates the serious consequences of the phenomenon for ecosystems in the Mediterranean.

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How a new EU project is helping cities plan ahead for sea storms

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In this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews explores how a new EU project is helping to safeguard cities from floods.

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Coronavirus: How long can Antarctica remain free of COVID-19?

The race is on to prevent new arrivals to the continent contaminating the research base 1,000 scientists from around the world call home.

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Typhoon Haishen batters southern Japan

The second powerful typhoon to slam Japan in a week damaged buildings and caused blackouts in nearly half a million homes.

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Typhoon Maysak sweeps over southern Japan

Warnings issued for the area around Okinawa, home to US military bases, described gusts strong enough to cause some homes to collapse and extremely high tides.

USA

Trump visits hurricane-hit US states of Louisiana and Texas

The US president took a first-hand look at some of the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura.

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Special report: What's really happening in the Arctic and Siberia?

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Draining lakes, advancing forests, and sinking permafrost - we witness the reality of climate change in western Siberia and bring you the latest Copernicus data on the Arctic region.

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A guide to surviving the heatwave without humiliating yourself

How to avoid the pitfalls of pit stains.

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International Beer Day: Key facts to know about Europe's market

Today is International Beer Day! To raise a glass, here are some key facts about one of Europe's favourite drinks.

Italy

Alps glacier threatens collapse in Italian valley

A 500,000 cubic metre chunk of the Planpincieux Glacier is on the verge of breaking away because of high temperatures.

France

France experiences driest July in more than 60 years

According to Météo France, from July 1 to July 28, average precipitation represented only 28% of normal values across the country, making last month the driest July since 1959.

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Flowing low: how can Europe use climate information to manage dry river spells?

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As more frequent river droughts will stretch the continent’s water resources, people, and economies must find new ways to adapt.

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Hurricane Hanna lashes Texas's COVID-19 hit coast

Hurricane Hanna roared ashore onto the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing winds that lashed the shoreline with rain and storm surge and even threatening to bring possible tornadoes to a part of the country trying to cope with a spike in coronavirus cases.

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Tropical storm Hanna expected to hit southern Texas as a hurricane

Tropical storm Hanna could become the first hurricane of the 2020 season, which usually starts in mid-August, say experts.

United Kingdom

UK weather radar confuses insect swarms for rain

A swarm of ants flying over the UK was so big on Friday that it was picked up on radar and confused for rain, the Met Office has said.

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Frankfurt's green rooftops and urban airways aim to keep the city cool

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Frankfurt's green rooftops and giant ventilation corridors aim to keep the city cool in summertime, as Copernicus reveals June 2020 was joint-warmest on record.

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Heavy rain causes floods in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina

It's sparked memories of 2014 when both countries were badly hit by floods.

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Summer is here. So are higher than normal temperatures.

Temperatures in London, Paris, Berlin and Frankfurt could be as much as 10°C above average this week. In Spain, the weather agency, said 42°C could be recorded in the south.