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‘Twister season’: Could climate change make tornadoes worse?

Climate change could make the storms that produce tornadoes worse, a new study suggests.

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Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

03/04/2023

Climate

This Mediterranean country is cutting off overnight water supplies

Water is being cut for seven hours every night in response to the worst drought on record.

03/04/2023

USA

US tornadoes: Clean-up begins after at least 32 killed in storms

After a monster storm system with multiple tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest states in the US on Friday, the big clean-up has begun.

02/04/2023

Norway

Avalanches kill tourists in Norway with more bad weather forecast

Four avalanches in the north of Norway have claimed four lives.

01/04/2023

Climate

UK ‘strikingly unprepared’ as climate crisis begins to bite

More than 3,000 early deaths and 25,000 wildfires due to extreme temperatures were recorded in Britain last year.

29/03/2023

Climate

UN committee meets to make new loss and damage climate fund a reality

There are many details to be hashed out as the first transitional committee convenes in Egypt this week.

27/03/2023

Climate

Spanish wildfire raises concerns amid soaring temperatures

Are Europe’s wildfires going to get worse in 2023? Spanish blaze raises concern as temperatures soar.

27/03/2023

Climate

Iraq suspends working hours amid heavy rainfall

Government office operations have been halted in Iraq amid flooding due to the effects of the climate crisis.

27/03/2023

USA

'We need help': More severe weather headed for tornado-hit Mississippi

The US President issued an emergency declaration on Sunday, releasing funds for areas of Mississippi hardest hit by the deadly tornado.

26/03/2023

USA

At least 23 killed as tornado sweeps through Mississippi

The National Weather Service issued an alert as the storm was hitting that didn't mince words: "To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!"

25/03/2023

Climate Now

When can we blame climate change? The tricky science of attribution

Extreme weather events are on the increase globally, but can we blame climate change?

17/03/2023

Climate

Will drought and flooding get worse as temperatures rise?

‘Sharp’ increase in weather extremes correlates with warming climate, study shows.

14/03/2023

Moments

Extreme weather is changing the face of tourism in Europe

Last summer, Europe was hit with extreme temperatures. 2023 is expected to get even hotter.

07/03/2023

Climate

Fears for food supplies as Italy and France brace for another drought

Western Europe looks set to suffer another drought this summer. How are countries preparing?

02/03/2023

Green News

India bracing for heatwaves after hottest February since 1901

India just recorded its hottest February in 120 years. What does that mean for spring and summer?

01/03/2023

Destinations

In pictures: Italy drought uncovers hidden path in Lake Garda

Climate change has uncovered a path in the middle of Lake Garda.

23/02/2023

Brazil

Mudslides in Brazil kill several in north Sao Paulo state

Some parts of Sao Paulo state saw over six centimetres of rain in just one day.

20/02/2023

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Watch: New Zealand troops supply aid to storm-hit towns

New Zealand redeployed gunships and helicopters to deliver water, food and fuel to cities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle on Thursday, as overwhelmed rescue teams embraced overseas offers of help.

17/02/2023

World News

Only third state of emergency in New Zealand's history

Cyclone Gabrielle has left thousands of homes flooded and without power on New Zealand's North Island, just weeks after flooding killed four people.

14/02/2023