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Large wildfires are burning near the town of Fort Nelson, in British Columbia (Canada), and could potentially reach the town this week. Thousands of people have been evacuated, and the province is in…

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The Philippines also reckon with the climate crisis

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The Philippines also reckon with the climate crisis

The Philippines has faced several heat waves and a severe drought in recent months. The Pantabangan Reservoir, one of the country's largest, has reached critical levels. As seen in this image…

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The decline of glaciers in Venezuela

Climate change is severely affecting glaciers around the world. Venezuela, once home to six glaciers in the Sierra Nevada de Mérida, has witnessed the disappearance of these ice giants, with La…

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April 2024 was the warmest April on record

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April 2024 was the warmest April on record

This visualisation, based on data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), shows the trend of global surface air temperature anomalies since the 1940s. According to C3S data, April 2024 was…

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Severe floods in the southern of Brazil

The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has been hit by devastating floods. According to media reports, as of 7 May, more than 110,000 people have been displaced, in over 500 municipalities, and the…

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Extreme cold and snowfall in Argentina

In the last week of April 2024, much of Argentina was affected by cold temperatures and snowfall, including southern as well as western provinces. The National Meteorological Service of Argentina…

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Severe floods in Kenya

In recent days, eastern Africa has been affected by very heavy rainfall, resulting in severe floods throughout the region. In Kenya, thousands of people have been impacted by the flooding, and at…

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Australian eucalypt forests impacted by drought

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Australian eucalypt forests impacted by drought

In Western Australia, forests have been heavily affected by drought and extreme temperatures. Many of the affected forests are dominated by eucalypt trees such as jarrah and marri, which are found…

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Tulips bloom in the Netherlands

Tulips are one of the most iconic symbols of the Netherlands. With around two billion bulbs exported every year, the country is the world’s largest commercial producer of the flowers. Every spring,…

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Fires in Acapulco, Mexico

The area around Acapulco, Mexico is facing yet another environmental crisis after it was affected by Hurricane Otis last year. Multiple fires have broken out throughout the region, impacting…

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Wildfire in Tàrbena, Spain

On 14 April, a wildfire broke out in Tàrbena, Spain. The fire, which was deemed to be the result of uncontrolled agricultural burning, led to the evacuation of 180 people and affected more than 650…

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Saharan dust storm reaches Eastern Europe

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Saharan dust storm reaches Eastern Europe

In recent days, Europe has been affected by a new Saharan dust storm, which turned skies in Greece orange. On 23 April, the dust covered Romania, Moldova, and even Ukraine. The storm is forecasted to…

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Sargassum along the coast of La Palma

Sargassum, a brown macroalgae, is predominantly found in the Sargasso Sea, located in the central region of the Atlantic Ocean. This seaweed flourishes in warm waters and is well-adapted to the…

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The European State of the Climate 2023 Report

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The European State of the Climate 2023 Report

On 22 April 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released the ‘European State of the Climate 2023 Report’. According to its findings, 2023 was the second-warmest year on record in…

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Drought in southern Africa

In recent months, southern Africa has been affected by a severe drought, marked by extremely dry and warm conditions. Furthermore, the Zambezi River is flowing at very low levels for the season.…

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Torrential rainfall and floods in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Torrential rainfall and floods in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

On 16 April 2024, the United Arab Emirates received extreme amounts of rainfall, with some areas recording over 250 mm of rain in less than 24 hours. In Dubai, 100 mm of rain fell within 12 hours –…

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Extreme bleaching event in the Great Barrier Reef

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Extreme bleaching event in the Great Barrier Reef

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is undergoing an extreme bleaching event induced by climate change. A report from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority highlights an increase in cumulative…

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Intense forest fires in Venezuela

Since the start of 2024, Venezuela has been affected by the most severe forest fires in years. Between January and March, 20,000 fire outbreaks were recorded. The blazes are intensified by the…

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The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, USA

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The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, USA

On 26 March 2024, the container ship MV Dali struck a pier of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore, USA, causing the bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead after the…

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The water bodies of Spain’s Doñana National Park are replenished after abundant rainfall

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The water bodies of Spain’s Doñana National Park are replenished after abundant rainfall

The Doñana National Park in southern Spain is the largest ecological reserve in Europe. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it encompasses various biotopes such as lagoons, marshlands, and…