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Munich Re reports wildfire losses but sticks with profit outlook

Germany’s reinsurance giant took a serious hit from the US wildfires, dragging down the company’s property and casualty reinsurance segments and almost halving Munich Re’s net earnings.

Green News

US to stop tracking cost of extreme weather fuelled by climate change

For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.

Climate

Wildfire smoke is killing hundreds of people in the US every year

It is one of the first studies to isolate the effect of climate change on mortality, and shows how far-reaching wildfire smoke events can be.

Europe News

European countries send planes to help Israel fight massive wildfire

The fire which began on Wednesday has injured at least 22 and prompted a national emergency.

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Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem

Several countries are dispatching firefighting aircraft to Israel, where crews are battling a major wildfire for a second consecutive day.

Climate

'Pain’ of climate change was clear in Europe last year, experts say

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.

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Wildfires ravage parts of Russia's Far East and Caucasus

Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry.

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Fires rage across Nepal, threatening villages and key infrastructure

Wildfires sweeping through central Nepal threaten lives and livelihoods, as soaring heat triggers new blazes and hampers efforts to protect vulnerable settlements.

South Korea

South Korea wildfires become worst on record as death toll reaches 27

Authorities have struggled to contain the blazes which have killed 27 people and damaged scores of buildings.

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Deadly wildfires ravage southern South Korea

Wind-driven wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have killed at least 24 people, forced thousands to evacuate, and damaged historic sites.

South Korea

Dozens dead and thousands evacuated in South Korea wildfires

Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate amidst some of the country's worst ever wildfires.

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Fires in western Japan cause damage and evacuations as battle rages on

Wildfires in Japan's Okayama and Ehime prefectures have damaged homes and forced evacuations, with firefighters still battling the blazes that began over the weekend.

Green News

Climate change made 2022’s UK wildfires 6 times more likely

One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming.

Culture news

Chappell Roan and Dave Grohl memorabilia sold at LA wildfire auction

Outfits, instruments and memorabilia were auctioned off as part of the Give A Frock campaign to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

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Wildfires devastate Patagonia's forests, threatening El Bolsón

Wildfires have been raging in Argentina's Patagonia for 12 days, destroying over 3,000 hectares of forestland and several homes near the town of El Bolsón.

Green News

Super Bowl ad sees ‘Science Moms’ urging action on climate change

The advert charts climate change through the life of a little girl, from birth to the day she heads off to college.

Culture news

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Nirvana: The biggest moments from FireAid

Pop stars, rock legends, first responders, and survivors of the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a benefit concert to help the area recover.

Green News

LA wildfires made 35% more likely by climate change, study confirms

32 researchers from around the world looked at what caused LA’s worst ever wildfires.

Climate

Meet the climate-conscious billionaire bidding to lead the Olympics

The Olympics face a major climate challenge. How might the next president meet it?

Green News

Los Angeles residents sue city over lack of water to fight wildfires

Even before the wildfires are extinguished, LA residents look to blame a lack of water on the devastation.