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King penguins are a rare species adapting well to climate change

“Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.

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Deadly flooding hits Kenya's capital and Maasai Mara

Locals say the capital was unprepared for such extreme weather, while tourists have been air lifted out of the national park.

Climate

‘Flash droughts’ driven by heatwaves are on the rise, study finds

Heatwaves, drought, wildfire risk and El Niño are compounding to create a dangerous cocktail of climate change.

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‘Toxic’ mix of warming and agriculture is decimating US birds - study

‘Extremely adaptable’ bird species are declining at an alarming rate – with worrying implications for humans.

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Sea levels are higher than thought – putting millions more are at risk

A new study highlights a 'methodological blind spot' in the way sea level rise is measured.

Climate

Greenland’s unpredictable ice cover threatens traditional fishers

Diminishing sea ice could push traditional ice fishers to use boats or into the ranks of commercial fishing.

Climate

Wildfires increasingly likely in several countries at once

The risk of synchronous wildfires is rising - and help won't be as likely to come from neighbouring countries busy with their own flames.

Climate

Olympic skiers say receding glaciers are 'hard to ignore'

Olympic host country Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.

Climate

‘It scares me’: Greenland dog sled traditions at risk as ice melts

Sled dog champion Jørgen Kristensen, 62, says it’s the first time he can remember when there has been no snow in January.

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Estonia opens ice road across frozen sea as temperatures plummet

Passengers cannot wear seat belts to allow for fast exit in case of an accident.

Climate

Cold snaps and wildfires mark near-record January

While much of Europe and the US braced against frigid cold, the Southern Hemisphere faced extreme heat, wildfires and floods.

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Court ruling forces Germany to upgrade its climate plans

The ruling ends a nearly two-year long legal battle and requires the German government to act.

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Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn

Annual visitors numbered fewer than 8,000 in the 1990s. Last year, more than 124,000 visited.

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Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Portugal

Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit.

Climate

Portugal experiencing new heatwave with highs of 41ºC forecast

The northern regions of mainland Portugal are once again under a red heat alert. From 10 August, temperatures may rise again in the country.

Climate

Heatwave to scorch Spain from Sunday with highs of 45ºC

After a July with milder than usual temperatures, August will bring Spain's second heat wave of summer 2025.