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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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French authorities on Tuesday imposed precautions nationwide in anticipation of peak temperatures amid a heatwave that has gripped all of Europe, closing schools and banning pollutants as some areas brace … Read More

This summer could be one of the hottest ever recorded on Earth, marked by early heatwaves, droughts and storms. As the weather grows more unpredictable, wildlife is under pressure to … Read More

As global demand for sustainable solutions rises, India is emerging as a significant player in the booming seaweed industry. With over 7,500 kilometres of coastline and more than 800 native … Read More

A Strasbourg court has authorised the permanent containment of approximately 42,000 tonnes of highly toxic chemical waste: cyanide, arsenic, mercury, and more, at the former Stocamine potash mine. France is … Read More

A major heatwave has pushed temperatures above 40C in Italy, Spain and Greece as climate change makes extreme weather increasingly common in southern Europe.