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Germany's famous metal festival halts admissions after heavy rain

The weather takes the shine off the largest metal music festival in the world, as the Wacken Open Air festival was forced to limit admissions because heavy rain turned the ground to mud.

World News

Firefighters contain wildfires on Greek islands but risk remains

Greece reported a significant improvement in the situation around forest fires. The vast majority of fires were under control on Friday, firefighters said.

Climate

Mediterranean Sea breaks new high temperature record

Extreme weather across Europe could extend into autumn spurred by record-high sea temperatures.

Climate

Europe heatwave: Was it this hot in Rome back in 1841?

Despite heat records being broken around the globe, misinformation about extreme weather is still circulating online.

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Europe’s space agency attempts ‘first of its kind’ assisted re-entry

The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates there are 2,000 defunct spacecraft among a total of 10,000 spacecraft currently in space, a majority of which enter the Earth's atmosphere in a natural - rather than controlled - way.

Living

German workers need a siesta to cope with heatwaves, doctors say

Germans should emulate southern Europeans' siesta as temperatures rise, a public health group has said.

Climate Now

How is Athens adapting to rising temperatures?

In partnership with Copernicus

With temperatures in the Greek capital reaching 40 degrees Celsius, Climate Now explores how Athens is trying to offset heat health risks with a 'cool routes' app, new pocket parks and renovating an ancient Roman aqueduct

World News

At least 22 people dead following flooding in South Korea

In South Korea, as least 22 people have died after a week of heavy rains caused landslides, floods, and damage to property and infrastructure.

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Watch: Firefighters battle flames on Dalmatian coast in Croatia

A forest fire fueled by strong winds has engulfed homes and resorts in Croatia.

Green News

Japan’s ‘heaviest rain ever’ triggers flooding and landslides

More rain is forecast on Tuesday though officials say the peak of the downpours has passed.

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Watch: Snow way! Residents in Johannesburg wake up to rare snowfall

Excited children in Johannesburg, which lies at an altitude of more than 1,700 metres, made snowballs and attempted to catch flakes with their tongues, some having never witnessed snow before.

Green News

Hurricane season: El Niño could both intensify and tear apart storms

The prediction for this season is forecasters’ best estimate of how many storms could occur this year.

Climate

Earth suffers hottest week on record

The latest numbers help prove "that climate change is out of control," says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Climate

Earth sees hottest temperatures on record for third day in a row

Wednesday became the third straight day the world registered a record-breaking high.

World News

El Niño phenomenon under way, World Meteorological Organisation says

The El Niño phenomenon is under way and will be "at least moderate" in strength, according to the World Meteorological Organisation

Green News

Will the UK’s July be hotter than its record-breaking June?

Temperatures in the UK look set to hit the high 30°Cs this month as the country prepares for another scorching summer.

Europe News

EU Commission calls for global talks on risks of climate engineering

The technology has attracted attention recently as countries fail to curb their greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate Now

Insects thrive as temperatures rise

In partnership with Copernicus

Climate Now investigates how warmer winters and sunnier springs are encouraging the spread of exotic species of ant to western Europe.

Climate

Fact-check: Are droughts in EU man-made and are airplanes responsible?

Recent droughts in Italy, Spain, and France have sparked a wave of different conspiracy theories. Here's the three most common ones we've debunked.

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Primavera Madrid Day 1: Weather disasters and Blur's redemption

Festival cancellations, nearly missed trains, and perhaps the best Blur gig to take place in two decades. Here's our take on the first day of Primavera Madrid.