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Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say

Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity, length and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves.

Euronews · Jul 8

Rescuers search for five missing people after deadly landslide in India's Kerala state

Experts say human-caused climate change is intensifying South Asia’s monsoons, which traditionally run from June to September and again from October to December.

Euronews · Jul 8

Two endangered Canadian pines are losing ground to blister rust, beetles, and climate change, but a new coordination plan aims to keep recovery efforts working across borders

Endangered Canadian pines face disease, insects, and rising temperatures for decades. New research highlights coordinated conservation strategies across borders for these vital trees. Scientists and communities are using a common framework to guide restoration efforts effectively. This approach ensures scarce resources are allocated where they will do the most good.…

The Times of India · Jul 8

These 10 US cities could become deserts by 2080: New climate study showcases chilling data

Climate change will transform US cities into deserts by 2080. Vegetation zones will shift, with grasslands becoming more desert-like. Deserts are projected to expand significantly across the United States. Several major cities face a biome classification flip to desert. Bakersfield, California, is among the cities expected to experience this change.

The Times of India · Jul 7

How Shakespeare’s The Tempest can help readers understand the hidden costs of AI

In the 400 years since his death, William Shakespeare’s work has been used as a lens through which to interpret countless developments he could never have anticipated – from modern psychology and political theory to colonialism and climate change. His writing possesses an uncanny ability to illuminate nearly every facet…

The Conversation · Jul 7

‘A big joke’: Citizens blame corn, data centres and leaky pipes as water restrictions grip France

Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.

Euronews · Jul 7

New study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk

In the past 30 years, floods have affected more than 2.8 billion people worldwide and caused over 500,000 deaths. In Canada, flooding has caused significant damage and disruption to communities across the country. The 2021 floods in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley cost an estimated $14 billion in damages.

The Conversation · Jul 6

Climate law expert: Europe’s deadly heatwaves belong in court

Europe is in the middle of something that no longer feels exceptional. Temperature records have broken across the continent, hitting 40°C and above in Germany, France, Hungary and Spain – and costing hundreds of lives.

The Conversation · Jul 6

Italy’s rice bowl is baking in drought, and Pavia farmers say weeds are taking over parched paddies as rivers and reservoirs run low

Northern Italy's vital rice fields are parched, with a severe drought threatening harvests. Pavia province, a major producer, faces depleted rivers and reservoirs, allowing weeds to overrun dry paddies. This crisis, linked to climate change, highlights the urgent need for better water management and climate-smart farming to ensure future food…

The Times of India · Jul 6

Climate change means an earlier spring, which can be disorienting and threatening for migrating birds

Spring migration has taken flight, but with rising temperatures and shifting seasons, birds are adjusting when and how they migrate to keep up with a rapidly warming climate.

The Conversation · Jul 6