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Europe's homeless in 'stark' danger during heatwaves, warn charities

Those without homes are especially vulnerable to high temperatures, struggling to access shelter, cold water and suncream.

Travel News

How are Canada's fires affecting travel in the US?

Wildfires in Canada have led to closures and flight delays in the US. Here's everything tourists need to know.

Green News

Why have strawberry farms become a political battleground in Spain?

German MPs have cancelled a trip to Spain’s strawberry farms as political controversy over water shortages heats up.

Travel News

Spain: Floods trigger travel warnings in popular holiday destinations

Everything travellers need to know as parts of Spain face torrential rainfall.

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Living

Meet the 82-year-old architect building flood-proof homes in Pakistan

Yasmeen Lari was awarded the 2023 Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects for her dedication to using architecture to change people's lives.

Climate

Fifth of the world's population may face life-threatening heat by 2100

Average global temperatures could go beyond 29°C, pushing us outside of what scientists term the ‘human climate niche’.

Climate

What are early warning systems and how are they saving lives?

Over the past century, the number of deaths from extreme weather, climate and water-related events has dropped significantly.

Green News

France is preparing for a ‘realistic’ 4°C global warming scenario

After living through the hottest summer on record in 2022 and a prolonged drought, France is now preparing for a future where extreme weather could become commonplace.

Italy

Italy’s floods: What happened to plans to prevent it from happening?

Multi-billion-euro plans for measures to prevent flooding and landslides were scrapped by the government in 2018. After the tragedy in Emilia Romagna, there are new calls for the initiative to be revived.

Living

How is climate change affecting what we wear?

Unpredictable weather is forcing fashion retailers to change tack.

Green News

New normal: Italy's extreme weather continues with deadly floods

Dry, impermeable ground means heavy rains are unlikely to help northern Italy after two years of drought.

Green News

France to ban smoking in all forests and woods during wildfire season

Lawmakers have voted on measures to tackle growing destruction from climate change-related wildfires.

Climate

El Niño is 90% likely to hit in the next few months

What weather will El Niño bring and how long will it last?

Climate

Spain to ban outdoor work during periods of extreme heat

The government has allocated €2 billion to ease the impact of extreme heat and drought on farmers and water supplies.

World News

Villages in Spain face drinking water shortage amid persistant drought

Local residents in villages to the north of Cordoba are receiving water deliveries by truck after record temperatures and drought caused a drinking water basin to dry up.

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Virginia Beach declares state of emergency after tornado strikes city

The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks.

Climate

Which countries are at most risk from ‘record smashing’ heatwaves?

Scientists have identified which parts of the world are facing increased risk as climate change makes heatwaves longer, more frequent and more intense.

Climate

Italy drought: Lake Garda water levels at just 38%

Italy’s drought caused €6 billion in losses last year. What’s the outlook for 2023?

Climate

Could climate change increase harvest-wrecking spring frosts?

Spring frosts can destroy an entire harvest. Does climate change make them more likely?

Nature

Europe’s forests are turning brown in summer - here’s why

Last year, 37 per cent of Mediterranean and central European forests were affected by tree browning.