Alerts issued in France as intense heat wave envelops Europe
The sunset had an orange glow and so does the new heat alert level for Paris.
Environment
Jun 24, 2019
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News tagged with continental europe
Continental controls needed to maintain fightback against tree diseases
Tighter controls on timber and plant movements into Europe are necessary to prevent further disastrous effects of plant diseases, a new study of the ash-dieback pathogen advises.
Ecology
Sep 28, 2017
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Study proves that tourists should pay better attention to currency conversion
According to new research from the Stern School of Business, when tourists pay with foreign currencies, they will overspend or underspend, depending on the exchange rate. In a recent study published in the Journal of Retailing, ...
Economics & Business
Jan 4, 2013
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People's experience of wildlife predators must be highlighted in the debate about them.
After having been practically wiped out Norway, as well as in generally in Western and continental Europe, wolves and other predators are back. But is there a place for predators in Norway?
Ecology
Dec 8, 2015
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Widespread drying of European peatlands in recent centuries
Researchers led by the University of Leeds examined 31 peatlands across Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and continental Europe to assess changes in peatland surface wetness during the last 2,000 years.
Earth Sciences
Oct 21, 2019
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Study shows little earnings inequality gap between North America and Europe
One year ago today, the Occupy Wall Street movement pushed earnings inequality to the forefront of global politics. With the protest still roaring, most studies suggest that earnings inequality is far greater in North America ...
Economics & Business
Sep 18, 2012
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UN confirms Europe hit record high temperature in 2021
The World Meteorological Organisation confirmed on Tuesday that continental Europe recorded in 2021 its highest ever temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.8 Fahrenheit), and warned that new extremes were expected.
Environment
Jan 30, 2024
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Scientists use historical data to create first assessment of human impacts on biodiversity
The way humans use land across the British Isles has changed beyond recognition during the past 8,000 years. But what impact has that had on biodiversity and are there lessons from the past that could enhance conservation ...
Archaeology
May 14, 2019
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Apple recalls power adapters sold outside United States
Apple is recalling some AC power adapters that it sold for use in continental Europe, South Korea and several other countries outside the United States, after concluding that the two-pronged wall plugs may break and cause ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 28, 2016
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