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One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, potentially one of the worst ever recorded, even rivalling the 2003 episode. Temperatures shatt...
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and NetherlandsEurope is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the...
For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...
By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat waveWestern Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas. Spain has recorded an esti...
Heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain Sunday-Wednesday: Public instituteSpain is grappling with a severe heatwave, with preliminary estimates suggesting over 200 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. This follows...
Welcome to the age of energy shocks: The unsettling future view that Iran's Hormuz playbook showsIran war: In today’s rapidly evolving energy scene, crises have become the new norm, frequently disrupting oil and gas supply chains. The g...
Berlin courts tourists as Paris and Barcelona tire of the crowdsBerlin aims to attract tourists seeking respite from crowded southern European cities. The city highlights its art scene and cooler climate...
World will have to learn to live with heatwaves: United NationThe UN's weather agency warns that heatwaves will become more frequent and intense due to human-induced climate change, particularly in Eur...
Nordic "coolcations" turn up the chill factorCati Padilla and other tourists from southern Europe are increasingly opting for "coolcations" in Nordic countries like Norway and Sweden t...
How extreme heat threatens health and safetyHeat exhaustion, which can include dizziness, headaches, shaking and thirst, can affect anyone, and is not usually serious, providing the p...
How G20 can take the lead on climate actionThe world's economies are interconnected, so effective action requires an international lens. The trade flows that sustain consumption in o...
As temperatures soared in Europe last year, so did heat-related deaths, study findsOne difficulty for researchers is that heat-related deaths are often happening in people with pre-existing conditions, such as cardiovascul...
Govts need private sector strategies like an ‘outside-in’ approach to meet challenges like climate change: Jaideep Prabhu"Huge problems like climate change require the state to play a crucial coordinating role but it can’t do everything on its own. It needs to...
Deaths due to coronavirus in many countries exceed official talliesLooking at the period from mid-February through May 2020, researchers reported 206,000 more deaths than would have been expected without th...
2016 on track to be hottest year ever: UNThe El Nino event, which turned up the Earth's thermostat, has now disappeared, but "climate change, caused by heat-trapping greenhouse gas...