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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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Brazil authorities declare 'war' on blazing wildfires
Two industrial plant workers died while fighting off the flames.
Bangladesh: Severe floods test new interim government
Amid political turmoil, flooding has killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands in northeastern Bangladesh.
Drought threatens livestock and livelihoods in Serbia
Serbia's ongoing drought is making it increasingly hard to provide water for livestock — particularly in the mountains.
How big business is profiting from the growing water crisis
Water scarcity has led to a market where local communities and private companies compete for access to a vital resource.
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
Africa’s coolest country, a political online game from South Africa and Nairobi’s deaf Café.
Why Lesotho is Africa's coolest country
Between June and September — winter in Lesotho — the south African nation sees an average of 1 to 4 centimeters of snow.
Netherlands: Building sponge roofs to prevent flooding
As flooding becomes more frequent in Rotterdam, officials plan to store large amounts of water on city rooftops.
Greek authorities draw criticism over handling of wildfires
As residents of Athens' suburbs return to their charred homes, many criticize the authorities' response to the fire.
How to exercise in hot weather
If you take it easy, drink a lot and use a few cool tricks, you won't have to skip your exercise routine when it's hot.
Greece: Athens suburbs evacuated as wildfires spread
Hundreds of firefighters were dispatched north of the capital as smoke could be seen drifting over Athens.
Wildfires: Is Europe doing enough to prevent them?
Climate change is fueling more frequent and intense fires across Europe. What is being done to prepare the continent?
How do we fight wildfires as temperatures rise?
As wildfires again burn out of control, strategies to limit climate-fueled infernos include fighting fire with fire.
Why do most tree planting campaigns fail?
Dozens of tree planting campaigns are launched in different countries every year, but are they achieving the goals?
Half of Greece on red alert as wildfires rage near Athens
More than 40 blazes have broken out across Greece, including several close to the capital, Athens.
How massive holes in Berlin help fight water shortages
Rising temperatures and drought in the German capital have inspired the city to find ways to store more rainwater.
Tropical Storm Debby sweeps over Florida
Hurricane Debby, downgraded to a tropical storm, has left behind severe damage and flooding along Florida's Gulf Coast.
China hit by second bridge collapse in a month
Flooding and landslides struck a village and caused the collapse of a highway bridge in southwestern Sichuan province.
Pakistan: Lahore records heaviest rainfall in years
Streets of the Pakistani city of Lahore were submerged in water, and hospitals and homes flooded, after record rainfall.
India: Heavy rains hamper Kerala landslide rescue efforts
At least 188 people lost their lives in landslides on Wednesday, triggered by torrential monsoon rains.
India: Heat and sickness march together as climate shifts
Heat waves took hundreds of lives in India this summer, but climate change also brings deadly diseases to many others.
Climate change: What it means for your morning cup of coffee
Coffee is becoming a luxury good, as heat, drought and heavy rainfall take a toll on harvests.
Philippines 'racing against time' after oil tanker capsizes
A massive cleaning operation was underway to contain an oil spill after the Terra Nova tanker sank in Manila Bay.
Typhoon Gaemi rages in northwest Pacific
With gale-force winds and heavy rain, Gaemi has left a trail of destruction from the Philippines to Taiwan and China.
Typhoon Gaemi hits China after cargo ship sinks in Taiwan
The storm also exacerbated monsoons in the Philippines, triggering flooding and landslides.
Typhoon Gaemi slams China after wreaking havoc on Taiwan
The tropical storm has left a trail of destruction across Taiwan and the Philippines.
Climate data predicts more global record-breaking heat ahead
July 21st this year was the hottest day ever recorded. Extreme weather is disrupting public health and critical sectors.
Ethiopia landslide death toll reaches 229
Authorities warned the death toll could continue to climb as bodies as well as survivors were pulled from the mud.
How to solve water shortage in cities
Water is becoming scarce, particularly in cities. Which measures help save water and supply our ever growing demand?
Explained: Extreme cold in Argentina’s Patagonia region
While scientists can explain why Patagonia had a freak freeze in July, they say it's harder to pin it on climate change.
French police, protesters clash over La Rochelle reservoirs
Following the unrest, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin accused "radical" leftist protesters of property damage.
Temperatures in Spain expected to soar to 44 degrees Celsius
Spain's government has issued an almost nationwide heatwave warning, including popular holiday islands such as Mallorca.
China: Highway bridge collapses, killing several
Chinese state media reported that several people were killed and more were still missing.
Ivory Coast: Heat wave worsening inflation, precarity
Ivory Coast's economy has long been under pressure. Now, a heat wave is driving prices for basic foods up even further.
Europe: Scorching heatwave bakes Greece, Balkan region
Greece, Italy Serbia are among countries grappling with an intense heat wave that has swept southern Europe.
Toronto faces disruptions due to floods after heavy rains
Major highways and transport hubs were shut down due to the deluge.
Germany: Flooding and hail hit parts of Bavaria
Hail and heavy rain caused hundreds of calls for service in Bavarian cities within hours.
Heat wave turns deadly in United States
Nearly half of the US population is currently in a region affected by extreme heat.
Belgrade could see Cairo-level heat by 2050
Construction has reduced urban green cover in Serbia's capital, thus contributing to unbearable heat waves in summer.
Heat waves: Cooling German homes using existing technology
German researchers are now cooling homes cheaply using existing heating systems.
Extreme weather grips Northern Hemisphere
As summer temperatures continue to rise across Europe, Asia and North America, wildfires burn in the Arctic Circle.
India: Extreme weather fuels migration-related challenges
Faced with extreme weather events, people living in parts of India are "losing the ability to cope," experts warn.
US: Tropical Storm Beryl moves through Texas
In Texas, Beryl was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm. But it still devastated parts of the state.
Storm Beryl leaves trail of destruction in Caribbean, Texas
Cleanup efforts have begun, but restoring vital services in Texas could still take some time.
Texas: Deadly Storm Beryl cuts power to millions in Houston
Although Beryl has weakened to a tropical depression, the threat of flooding and tornadoes remains.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall on Texas coast
One person has been killed after Storm Beryl hit the Texas coast, forcing evacuations and causing power cuts.
India: Monsoon rains lash Mumbai, disrupt travel
India's financial capital has been inundated after intense rainfall overnight.
China: Dam breach forces almost 6,000 people to evacuate
Videos showed water flooding through the breach, overturning trucks, and inundating houses in Hunan province.
Heat wave in Asia prompts climate change warning
Millions of people across large parts of Asia are facing sweltering temperatures.
Hurricane Beryl charges toward Mexico, Texas
As Mexico and southern Texas prepare for the storm's arrival, cleanup has already begun in the Caribbean.
Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica with widespread destruction
The storm is now expected to make landfall in Mexico with "intense rains and wind gusts" by the end of the week.
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