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Asia hit by brutal heatwave as temperature records tumble

Temperatures feel even hotter as high humidity reduces people’s ability to stay cool.

Climate

Greece doubles firefighter numbers as wildfire season starts early

"We’re facing the climate crisis head on," says Greece's minister for climate crisis and civil protection.

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Heatwave prompts millions to stay home from school

Millions of students in all public schools across the Philippines were ordered to stay home on Monday after authorities cancelled in-person classes for two days as an emergency step due to the scorching heat and a public transport strike.

Earth News

What are Europe’s cities doing to adapt to climate change?

Cities are home to a majority of Europe’s population and are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change.

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Nature

Europe’s largest reef is on a mission to save the world’s corals

A Netherlands zoo has planted self-bred corals that could one day repopulate heat stressed reefs.

Climate Now

What are the health risks of working during a heatwave?

In partnership with Copernicus

From tourist guides to farmers, millions of employees have to work outdoors, even in a heatwave. What's happening inside our bodies, and what health dangers do we face?

Climate

Climate hazards pose risk for 70% of the world’s workers, report warns

Numerous health conditions from cancer to pesticide poisoning have been linked to climate change.

Climate

Europe is warming twice as fast as other continents, report warns

Warming weather will impact health, nature and the economy, the report by WMO and Copernicus says.

Climate

World’s coral reefs hit by fourth mass bleaching event

This is the second global coral bleaching event in 10 years due to warming oceans.

Climate

Sperm struggle during heatwaves, scientists reveal

Extreme heat exposure almost doubles men’s chance of a low sperm count, according to the study.

Climate

Euroviews. As heatwave season looms, is Paris ready for the 2024 Olympics?

With the world’s cities set to be home to more than two-thirds of the global population by 2050, it is crucial we learn to act, rather than react — before it’s too late, Jonathan Birdwell writes.

Ecotech

Painting pavements and roofs could reduce city heat by 1.5C

Cool paint can help cities combat the urban heat island effect, a new study suggests.

Climate

‘Taylor Swift effect’ pushes Brazil to take action on heat waves

The death of Ana Clara Benevides during a heat wave in November has led to almost 100 bills aiming to enshrine water access into law.

Climate

Can extreme heat weaken your immune system?

Here's what happens to your body during a heatwave.

Climate

Easter egg prices soar by 50%. Is climate change to blame?

Popular brands like Maltesers, Lindt and Ferrero Rocher have risen sharply in price compared to last year

Earth News

From flooding to fires: How to check if a house is climate-resilient

Don’t make the biggest purchase of your life without checking these risks first.

Climate

El Niño likely to keep driving up temperatures until May, WMO says

This year’s El Niño is fifth strongest on record.

Climate Now

What are the long-term effects of marine heatwaves?

In partnership with Copernicus

Climate change leads to heatwaves in the sea as well as on land. We investigate the long-term effects of marine heatwaves in the Mediterranean, and ask if anything can be done to help iconic colonies of corals to survive.

19 February 2024

Climate

Do these ancient sea sponges prove we are already at 1.8°C of warming?

Temperature records of deep-sea sponges could indicate that climate change is accelerating faster than we thought.

6 February 2024

Climate

Is global warming accelerating faster than predicted?

Keeping within the 1.5C warming limit is 'is technically possible but politically impossible', one scientist argues.

15 January 2024