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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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Record hot March caps warmest 12 months on record — report
The average global temperature in March was 1.68 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial average.
Russia evacuates thousands amid floods in Ural region
Russia says thousands of homes have been flooded because of rising river levels in the Urals and surrounding regions.
Russia: Orenburg officials urge evacuations amid flooding
A number of provinces in Siberia and along the Ural Mountains have been grappling with flooding in recent days.
How unsealing your paved garden can help reduce city heat
With Northern Hemisphere summer near, DW looks at how replacing paved gardens can help tackle heat and floods in cities.
Severe drought in southern Africa leaves millions in need
Both Zambia and Malawi have declared drought disasters, and Zimbabwe may soon follow suit.
Sahara dust cloud smothers Germany, France and Switzerland
Parts of Europe experienced yellow skies and poor air quality after a cloud of dust was swept up from the Sahara desert.
India: Climate change leaves Delhi's urban poor in the cold
Climate change has also brought cold weather to northern India. How do people living in poverty without shelter cope?
Ghana's water supply: Measuring groundwater to survive
Knowledge is power: How water data is making a real difference to a parched Ghanaian community.
Brazil heat wave hits record temperatures: Rio at 62°C
Brazil is experiencing a severe heat wave, with Rio de Janeiro recording perceived temperatures of 62 degrees Celsius.
UN weather agency sounds 'red alert' on climate
The UN's weather agency says a string of global temperature records have been broken — in some cases even smashed.
Conserving resources
Tapping the Moon’s resources, the drilling divide in oil-rich South America, and preventing floods.
Crew-8 launch to ISS delayed again by bad weather
High winds halted the latest SpaceX launch attempt, for a trip initially scheduled for February 22.
From Death Valley desert to ephemeral lake
Death Valley is one of Earth's driest places. But after heavy rainfall, visitors can splash around in a temporary lake.
What are sponge cities and how do they work?
Copenhagen is just one city among many around the world taking a novel approach to prevent repeated flooding.
Kenya: Can sand dams fix drought and flooding?
In rural Kenya, communities are building sand dams that store and filter rainwater for use as drinking water and for far
China issues weather warnings as temperatures plunge
Severe weather alerts are in place in several southern Chinese regions amid a spell of freezing cold.
How sponge cities cut flooding and retain vital rainwater
In Germany, Hamburg wants to become a ‘sponge city’ by working with nature to retain and reuse rainwater.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
How can rural areas and cities adapt to the rise of extreme weather events?
Did humanity just break the Paris climate agreement?
For a whole year, the planet exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit. Are we on the path to "climate chaos?"
Global warming happening at faster rate than ever
Global temperatures exceeded pre-industrial levels by 1.5 degrees Celsius for an entire year.
Why are weather forecasts often inaccurate?
We all know weather forecasting systems can be difficult. But why?
World records full year of warming above 1.5 Celsius
Scientists have recorded an extended period of temperature significantly warmer than pre-industrial levels.
Philippines landslide: Several killed in gold-mining village
With 27 people still missing, the military has been deployed to help with rescue efforts.
'Atmospheric river' brings torrential rain to California
Climatic phenomenon causes storms and floods in Southern California. Several die and thousands are left without power.
California storms: Flooding, mudslides kill 3 people
A state of emergency has been declared in parts of California as the state saw months' worth of rain in a single day.
Skiing into the climate crisis?
As global temperatures rise, less snow is falling on Europe's Alps. What does this mean for the future of Alpine sports?
Wildfires in Chile: Death toll keeps rising
In central Chile, firefighters are still battling devastating wildfires that have killed at least 112 people.
Actor Carl Weathers of 'Rocky' and 'Predator' fame dies
Carl Weathers, former NFL linebacker who played the role of Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, has passed away at 76.
Pakistan's unusually dry winter threatens food supply
With an unusually dry season threatening agricultural production, Pakistan's winter crops are in danger.
Spain: Surveying the sea
Water temperature measurements show the Mediterranean is getting warmer and warmer.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
The mayor of Hebertshausen in Bavaria welcomes migrants and refugees with open arms.
What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?
Opponents of climate science have ways of sowing doubt around climate change. And that can restrict urgent action.
Severe winter storms hit US, dozens of deaths reported
US officials shut schools and canceled flights as temperatures plunged. Millions are bracing for another harsh weekend.
Italy: City or lagoon? The dilemma of Venice
Venice's flood barriers are working, but the lagoon is at risk.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
Venice's flood barriers are working, but the lagoon is at risk.
Heavy snowfall, black ice cause traffic chaos in Germany
Many cars and lorries have got stuck on icy roads as severe snowfall hit parts of the country.
What is climate? And how is it different from weather?
If the world is warming, why is it so cold? It's not so simple. Climate change and weather patterns aren't the same.
Iowa Republican caucuses took place amid polar weather
Donald Trump won the Iowa Republicans' vote on their party's 2024 presidential candidate.
Flooding submerges much of DRC capital Kinshasa
Experts say the disaster is the result of climate change, but residents also point to poor wastewater management.
US: Winter storm brings 'life-threatening' cold
The storm has left hundreds of thousands without power and also hampered preparations for a key GOP primary in Iowa.
The flood paradox: Bad or good for the environment?
Flooding causes devastation to lives and communities, but what impact does it have on the natural world?
Extreme cold grips Scandinavia
Northern Europe is in the grip of extreme cold, with the mercury sinking as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.
Extreme cold: Temperatures drop below minus 40 C in Sweden
The cold spell plunged temperatures to record lows in northern Sweden. Finland saw frigid temperatures too.
Germany: 2023 set to be warmest year on record
This year is set to be the warmest on record in Germany, with an annual temperature of 10.6 degrees forecast.
2023: Defining moments for the climate and environment
From Germany's nuclear phaseout to skyrocketing temperatures, DW looks back at the year's environmental highs and lows.
Australia storms: Several killed in eastern states
The rains are expected to continue and ease off from Wednesday, according to forecasts.
Germany: Storm warnings lifted but threat of flooding looms
Authorities in Germany are on edge with some of the country's rivers still rising following heavy rain over Christmas.
DR Congo: Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide
Several people were killed in DR Congo after a landslide swept away a cabin where miners were sheltering from the rain.
China: Sub-zero Beijing breaks December cold weather record
A Beijing weather station has recorded more hours of sub-zero temperatures than in any year since records began in 1951.
The everyday Americans tackling climate change
From winemakers to aviation experts, we'll hear from Americans across US who are working hard to tackle climate change.
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