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A wildfire in central California’s wilderness rapidly expanded Thursday as hot, dry conditions heightened fire risks ahead of July Fourth. The Madre Fire, now the state’s largest this year, scorched … Read More

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected an appeal by climate activists who were handed suspended fines for stealing portraits of French President Emmanuel Macron from town halls, dismissing … Read More

Copenhagen is rewarding eco-friendly tourists this summer: participants can get a coffee, pastry, a free guided tour of the city or even a concert ticket in exchange for an hour … Read More

As Paris swelters under 40-degree heat, authorities are working to protect vulnerable groups like the homeless and elderly. Reception centers offer temporary relief, helping those at risk stay safe during … Read More

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 2: Russia is ramping up AI disinformation abroad, but also at home, where it’s using bots to justify high utility rate hikes. In the US, … Read More

Following several days of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe, relief will start to arrive from the Atlantic on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures moving into parts of western Europe. Paris … Read More

Ah, the politics of keeping cool. First day of July and already France and parts of Europe are enduring their second major heatwave with no respite: from the shores of … Read More

Europe isn’t just at risk of the direct effects of climate change, it is also exposed to the indirect effects of infectious disease like dengue, chikungunya and West Nile Virus – … Read More

Europe is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs in many countries. The extreme heat is causing health warnings and straining infrastructure across the continent. Authorities … Read More

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