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August was world’s joint-hottest month on record
The world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels,…
Bread and pasta prices face fresh pressure from war and extreme heat
Global food prices are expected to increase by 11.8% this year and by 4.8% in 2027, with the most severe impact expected…
Climate change is driving record heat in Europe’s seas
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences…
Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK
Relief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with more unsettled conditions bringing the chance of rain.…
Europe facing strain on resources and services due to heatwaves
Large parts of western Europe, especially Britain and France, will be sweltering under another heatwave this Thursday as countries feel the strain…
Europe faces another surge of record heat as scorching temperatures persist
High pressure has dominated central and eastern Europe in early August, breaking temperature records across the region. Austria recorded a high of…
Europe’s Biggest Firefighting Force Deployed as Wildfires Expose Prevention Gap
As wildfires sweep southern Europe, the EU has deployed its largest-ever shared firefighting force, but the escalating crisis highlights a widening gap…
Greek islands face drought as tourist season hits
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies this year to preserve water as climate change makes summers hotter…
Italy battles two weather extremes: scorching heat in Sicily, deadly storms in the north
Italy expanded its highest-level heat alerts on Thursday as a prolonged heatwave tightened its grip across much of the country, with Sicily…
Europe may face ‘more deadly weeks’ as new heatwave builds, WHO warns
The World Health Organization warned that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. Here…