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Belgium

How does the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism combat wildfires?

The heatwave in Europe raises the risk of fires, prompting the EU to activate its emergency mechanism for on-ground assistance. How does this mechanism work?

Lithuania

One person dies as Latvia and Lithuania hit by powerful storm

Authorities have warned citizens to only travel in emergencies due to the extreme conditions.

Climate

Meet the woman who changed the way France reports the weather

Bringing weather anchors and climate scientists together has been a recipe for success on Journal Météo-Climat, watched by millions every night.

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WATCH: Spain cools down after second summer heatwave

A brief "thermal relief" is expected to begin this Thursday, but it will only serve as preparation for the third heat wave soon.

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Climate

Earth recorded hottest day in history on Sunday

"We are now in truly uncharted territory," says a Copernicus scientist as the climate keeps on warming.

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Global temperatures surpass 1.5°C threshold for 12 months straight

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Another month brings yet another indication that Earth's temperatures are rising rapidly.

Destinations

Flight-free travel: Take a train to these cooler climes in Europe

Is extreme heat dampening your holiday spirit? Here are the coldest places in Europe you can get a train to right now.

Green News

Switzerland at further risk of natural disasters, government warns

Severe weather has caused at least four deaths in the mountainous central European country of Switzerland, forcing one federal politician to ponder if the country is capable of weathering future storms.

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NASA enhances weather observation with GOES-U satellite launch

NASA launched the GOES-U weather satellite on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center.

Space

SpaceX launches final NASA weather satellite into orbit

The GOES-U satellite took off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, although its launch was delayed by the threat of storms.

Climate

Why climate engineering could stop working in a hotter world

Climate engineering manipulates the environment to try and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

World News

Extreme weather ravages Europe with record heat and severe storms

Europe is being battered by extreme weather with record-high temperatures and severe storms. Serbia and Romania face heatwaves reaching 40ºC, while Germany is experiencing severe thunderstorms.

Climate

How weather forecasting can save lives in the face of climate change

AccuWeather was launched by a meteorologist with a dream. Here's how it delivers the world’s most accurate forecasts.

Green News

Watch: Heatwave scorches Turkey while Germany is at risk of flooding

Severe storms in Germany have affected the Euros football tournament.

Climate Now

How is Saharan dust impacting solar power?

In partnership with Copernicus

Research shows that Saharan dust events can hit solar energy output hard. So what can be done to better manage the problem? Climate Now reports from Andalucía on efforts to beat the dust.

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Tornadoes devastate South African town, killing 11 and displacing thou

A severe storm, including tornadoes, devastated Tongaat in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, leaving at least 11 dead and over 1,000 displaced.

Climate

World likely to temporarily pass 1.5C limit by 2028, UN warns

It's also likely that at least one of the next five years will set a new temperature record, the World Meteorological Organization has said.

World News

Europe hit by severe floods in the north and a heatwave in the south

Heavy rainfall and storms wreak havoc across northern Italy, France and Germany, whilst southern Italy endures an unseasonal heatwave.

France

At least one person dead after violent storms hit northern France

A 57-year-old woman was swept away by mudslides caused by extreme weather in the town of Courmelles.

Green News

Switzerland says it can’t afford to join EU’s Copernicus programme

Launched in 1998 by the European Space Agency, Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth and observation programme.