Firefighters battled massive blazes tearing through forests across France and Spain on Monday, as authorities warned of a fresh heat wave set to engulf the scorched French wine-growing region around the major city of Bordeaux.
Environment
Jul 27, 2026
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Authorities have evacuated more than 340,000 people and suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in Hong Kong.
Environment
Jul 25, 2026
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More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo—the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said Thursday.
Environment
Jul 23, 2026
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Britain's record-breaking June heat wave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Jul 23, 2026
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Greece is expected to experience its hottest day of the year Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 43°C (109°F), according to meteorologists. Several regions have been placed on alert because of the risk of wildfires.
Environment
Jul 22, 2026
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Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days," a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40°C (104°F). Emergency officials described the soaring temperatures on Wednesday as "a ...
Environment
Jul 22, 2026
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In much of Asia, the effects of climate change are felt through an increased frequency of extreme weather events, especially water-related ones. Droughts are becoming more common in mainland Southeast Asia, while periods ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 21, 2026
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Cardiff University leads a multidisciplinary research collaboration representing academia and multiple nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to explore Somalia's 2023 El Niño floods and lessons learned from a similar event ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 21, 2026
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef is at very high risk of extreme and widespread bleaching and "ecosystem collapse" linked to this year's El Niño weather phenomenon, leading scientists warned Tuesday.
Ecology
Jul 21, 2026
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Honeybees do not like cold weather. When temperatures dip, they can become sluggish and unable to fly. But no matter the conditions in the outside world, they try to keep their hives close to a comfortable 34°C–36°C (93°F–97°F). ...
