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Floods and wildfires across Europe this summer should remind us of the need to strengthen local response networks, say European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič and Red Cross Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain.

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Local emergency declared as California battles devastating wildfires

A major Southern California highway remained closed Wednesday and evacuation orders were in place from a growing blaze driven by intense winds that raised the risk of wildfires in much of the state.

Green News

Extraordinary photos show how drought is causing Paraguay to dry up

Since 2019, Paraguay has been in the grips of severe drought which has seen water levels plummet in the landlocked nation's all-important waterways.

Mobility

Google Maps can now tell you if your destination is on fire

Google says wildfires are an increasingly common threat, and that making it easier to track them could save lives.

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Nature

Wildfires threaten some of the world's oldest living trees

The largest tree in the world, General Sherman in Sequoia National Park, California, was wrapped in an aluminium blanket to protect it from the flames.

Greece

Firefighters contain wildfire that threatened resort town near Athens

Local officials said a few houses on the outskirts of Nea Makri - around 38 kilometres northeast of the capital - had suffered fire damage, but no injuries were reported.

Climate

Athens' Chief Heat Officer says we need less focus on global warming

As Eleni Myrivili takes up the post, she explans the unique problems that cities face in staying cool.

USA

Fire crews struggling to save California giant sequoias

More than 9,000 square kilometres have been scorched by a series of wildfires in recent weeks in California that also destroyed hundreds of homes.

Spain

Spain deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle blaze as thousands flee

A firefighter lost his life earlier this week.

Spain

Fire in southwestern Spain killes one and forces 1,000 to evacuate

Strong winds have further complicated the battle for firefighters near the popular resort town of Estepona.

Green News

Greece’s summer of extreme weather should be a warning to us all

Greece is in need of urgent action after a summer of deadly weather. Is a new government department the answer?

Climate

How do you plan a road trip around a heatwave and wildfires?

Extreme weather is increasingly becoming the norm in Europe. What does that mean for travel plans, and can weather forecasts help?

Green News

First Europe, now the States: Extreme weather hits the US

After a summer of wildfires and extreme heat in Europe, the USA is feeling the effects of climate change as hurricanes, wildfires and flooding leaves thousands without homes.

Green News

Weather disasters have killed 2 million in the last 50 years, says UN

More than 91 per cent of the 2 million deaths occurred in developing countries.

Climate

Just how hot has Europe been this summer?

We look at the European countries recording historical soaring summer temperatures.

Russia

Russian wildfires have spread to central regions, warn officials

Authorities were fighting 15 wildfires in the Urals region of Sverdlovsk, the Russian emergencies ministry said.

Travel News

‘Head slamming’ turbulence: How will the climate crisis change travel?

This is what's in the store for airline passengers as climate change gets worse.

Climate

Why does Greece want to start naming heatwaves?

Greek scientists say that naming and categorising extreme heat events could help the public and policymakers.

Living

Worried about wildfires? Here's how you can help prevent them

With wildfires raging in Greece, Turkey, California, Spain and more, we take a closer look at what you can do to help.

Green News

Indonesia set to start producing more palm oil as ban comes to an end

The ban was brought in to prevent deforestation and wildfires but is due to end in September.