Are extreme floods the new normal for Germany?
In southern Germany dams have burst, flooding towns and forcing thousands to evacuate, after days of heavy rainfall. Are floods …
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Climate finance: Preparations for UN climate talks kick off
Negotiators are laying the groundwork for a new climate finance goal ahead of the COP 29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Declining hydropower in the Middle East blamed on climate crisis
As worsening drought impacts the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, countries from Turkey to Syria and Iraq are dealing both with …
What will the EU elections mean for climate action?
The EU has billed its climate policies as trailblazing. But experts say a rightward shift after European citizens go to …
How to store summer heat for the winter
It is possible to warm houses in winter using heat generated in summer. What storage technologies are available and how …
Explained: What causes a tornado?
A deadly tornado hit the US state of Iowa on Tuesday, killing at least five people. How does a tornado …
What is biodiversity and why does it matter?
A diversity of interconnected living organisms are the foundation of healthy and resilience ecosystems that provide food, shelter and clean …
What is greenwashing?
Can you separate the green facts from eco fiction? It’s easy to be fooled by greenwashing. Here’s why it is …
Snakebite researcher steps on vipers 40,000 times
A Brazilian biologist has used a risky method to study snakes’ biting habits by treading — gently — on them. …
Extreme weather batters world in 2024
Climate change is likely fueling a surge in extreme weather events across the planet. It could be a troubling sign …