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World’s rivers drying up: World Meteorological Organization issues sta
Last year was the driest for global rivers in 30 years, while glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in 50…
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What are ‘cool roofs’ and how can they save lives?
The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy. ADVERTISEMENT Painting London’s roofs white could have…
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Saharan dust and extreme heat fuel retreat of Swiss glaciers
In August, Swiss glaciers faced the ‘greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’. ADVERTISEMENT Switzerland’s glaciers shrank again during…
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Greek wildfire kills two people and forces villages to evacuate
The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer.…
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Europe’s weather was a very mixed picture this summer, EU data shows
Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service says extreme temperatures in regions such as southeastern Europe are impacting the wellbeing of Europeans.…
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How is climate science integrated into EU policy?
Join us for our live Climate Now debate from Brussels, streaming on our YouTube channel on 24 September at 11:30…
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These are the five most extreme heatwaves since records began
Two of the world’s five most extreme heatwaves occurred in the US, with the others in South-East Asia, Brazil and…
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