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2024 will be world's hottest year on record, EU scientists say
BRUSSELS - This year is "virtually certain" to eclipse 2023 as the world's warmest since records began, the European Union's Copernicus...
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement, Singapore minister says
SINGAPORE - Efforts by the United States and others to persuade more countries to contribute to a new global climate financing initiative...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


What caused deadly floods in Spain? The impact of DANA explained
Catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 217 people in Spain are caused by a destructive weather system in which cold and warm...
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Protests over Spain flood response interrupt king's visit to stricken Valencia suburb
PAIPORTA, Spain - Hundreds of residents of a Valencia suburb badly hit by last week's deadly floods protested on Sunday during a visit by...
Nov 4, 20243 min read


Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
VALENCIA, Spain - The deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted...
Nov 3, 20242 min read


Power mostly restored as Spain grapples with aftermath of deadliest-ever flood
ALFAFAR, Spain - More than 90% of the households in eastern Spain hit by catastrophic floods that killed at least 205 had regained power...
Nov 3, 20243 min read


Spain's deadly DANA weather phenomenon and its links to climate change
Catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 72 people in Spain are caused by a destructive weather system in which cold and warm...
Nov 2, 20242 min read


China cannot represent Taiwan and should work with Taipei on global challenges, Lai says
TAIPEI - China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat challenges like climate change,...
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Ukraine's vast forests devastated in hellscape of war
SVIATI HORY NATIONAL PARK, Ukraine - Serhiy Tsapok surveyed the smouldering ruins of pine trees, blackened stumps as far as the eye can...
Oct 11, 20245 min read


By mule and helicopter, volunteers deliver aid to Helene victims
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina - An army of private volunteers including mule drivers and helicopter pilots are helping deliver supplies and...
Oct 5, 20244 min read


Mexico faces potential floods as Tropical Depression Eleven-E strengthens
More heavy rain is set to batter Mexico's southern coast as Tropical Depression Eleven-E strengthens, the U.S. National Hurricane Center...
Oct 5, 20241 min read


River level at Amazon rainforest port hits 122-year low amid drought
MANAUS, Brazil - The river port in the Amazon rainforest's largest city of Manaus on Friday hit its lowest level since 1902, as a drought...
Oct 5, 20242 min read
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