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Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium

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Climate

Europe braces for surge in dangerous tropical nights as heatwave hits

Europe’s lack of air-conditioning means it is unprepared for the expected increase in ‘tropical nights’, experts warn.

Europe News

Lightning strikes injure 10 in southern Germany

Lightning struck a camp in Baden-Württemberg as temperatures soared around the country. Several people were injured.

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Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines

France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.

Earth News

'Public health emergency': France heatwaves cause 5,400 deaths a year

Two studies warn of the health impact of heatwaves in France, with worsening risks in poorly adapted housing and the most deprived areas.

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Health news

How to stay safe as Europe braces for another scorching summer

Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

Climate

A crisis 'unfolding': Why El Niño won’t just make Europe warmer

This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

Climate

Heatwave forecast with 40C in Spain, France and Portugal this weekend

Experts are warning about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.

Climate

French schools could change exam times due to extreme heat

Baccalaureate 2026 is in session today – but exam timing could look very different in the future.

Climate

El Niño has begun and it could become the worst on record

NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.

Water

Coastal flood risk spikes due to human-driven climate change - study

Since the 1960s, human-caused warming has been the main reason sea levels are rising, new research shows.

Earth News

Countries agree €3.4bn for environmental projects

Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries.

Climate

Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

Earth News

EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May

Records were broken in Britain, France, Ireland and Portugal last month as a "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa pushed temperatures well above normal levels across western Europe.

Moments

El Niño: What the weather phenomenon means for travellers

The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation now warns there is an 80% chance El Niño develops this summer.

Climate

Mayors from 50 cities join hands to fight extreme heat

From Athens to Oulu, European mayors are among 50 worldwide teaming up to protect citizens against extreme heat.

Climate

France accused of ‘climate denial’ over shrinking green fund

France’s green party leader Marine Tondelier has dubbed the government “incompetent” as attention turns to its flagship climate fund.