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USA

More than 20 dead as tornadoes rip through Alabama

Rescuers have been searching the debris of destroyed homes for victims, as one county alone reported more tornado deaths than for the whole of the US last year.

04/03/2019

USA

Man and dog survived 5 days trapped in snowbound car

His car got stuck during a historic blizzard in central Oregon, with some areas getting as much as 20 inches of snow, a local media outlet reported.

04/03/2019

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California floods

Two communities in California were cut-off when a river burst its banks during heavy rain

01/03/2019

World News

Air pollution: the downside of Europe's exceptionally warm winter

20 degrees Celsius in London, 19 degrees Celsius in Paris... Western Europe is basking in the sun as the continent enjoys record-high temperature this winter. But there is a major downside to this -- air pollution.

26/02/2019

United Kingdom

Warm February weather is 'concerning' says climate expert

On Monday, several parts of the UK saw some of the warmest winter days with a temperature of 20.2 Celsius recorded in west London and 20.3 in west Wales. Met Office meteorologists said Tuesday would also be unusually warm.

26/02/2019

World News

NASA launches weather service from the surface of Mars

NASA has launched a daily weather report from the surface of Mars, and February's maximum temperatures might not be as chilly as you think.

20/02/2019

Climate Now

January 2019 fourth warmest on record

In partnership with Copernicus

January 2019 witnesses extreme cold and rising temperatures across the planet.

15/02/2019

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High tide floods parts of Venice's historic centre

St Mark's square and alleyways in Venice's historic centre were affected by flooding on Saturday after heavy rains caused an unusually high tide.

03/02/2019

Italy

Watch: Italian firefighters rescue group from swollen river

Firefighters in northern Italy rescued three people from a flooded river over the weekend using ropes and planks of wood.

03/02/2019

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Pennsylvania’s famous groundhog predicts early spring

Pennsylvania’s famed groundhog, 'Punxsutawney Phil', has predicted that spring will come early this year.

02/02/2019

World News

Big freeze: Cold weather and snow to sweep western Europe this weekend

Some parts will see temperatures drop 12C below the seasonal average.

01/02/2019

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Extreme cold weather turns boiling water to snow in seconds

It is so cold in some parts of the US Midwest that boiling water turns to snow in seconds.

31/01/2019

United Kingdom

Yellow warnings for snow and ice in UK, travel disruptions expected

Snow and ice are expected to disrupt travel across the UK this week, with yellow weather warnings issued by the Met Office.

28/01/2019

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Heavy snowfall makes a mess on roads in US northern states

Heavy snowfall makes a mess on roads in US northern states.

22/01/2019

Climate Now

Global temperatures 1.1°C above pre-industrial era

In partnership with Copernicus

Fears over warming planet as global temperatures are more than 1°C above pre-industrial era

15/01/2019

World News

Europe's chaotic weather in 2018 is wake-up call for climate change

A look back at the exceptional weather events that hit Europe during 2018 and if climate change can explain it.

02/01/2019

China

Chinese landscapes transformed by snow

Unusually heavy snow in China's Guizhou Province is transforming the region into a winter wonderland.

31/12/2018

Climate Now

Temperatures in November above average

In partnership with Copernicus

Latest satellite observations indicate the concentration of CO2 gases in the atmosphere has risen further.

14/12/2018

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Sentinel satellites study climate-threatened Camargue

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

The Camargue region of southern France could end the century underwater as sea-levels rise at an accelerating rate. We meet the custodians of this unique wetland and the scientists using Sentinel satellites to study the effects of climate change globally.

14/12/2018

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#AskSpace: What's the cause of climate change, and when will the ice c

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

#AskSpace: What causes climate change, and when will the ice caps melt? ESA Director of Earth Observation Josef Aschbacher answers your questions.

14/12/2018