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Extreme heat and drought spread across Europe, causing wildfires and economic strain. Experts warn climate change is bringing a ‘new era of drought’ and call for urgent global cooperation.
Europe is taking emergency measures as soaring temperatures trigger fires, school closures, and health alerts, highlighting the intensifying impact of extreme heat across the continent.
Humanity is entering a new era of drought, warns UN official Daniel Tsegai, highlighting systemic risks that threaten every sector and region.
China and the EU have pledged to deepen cooperation and jointly address global challenges, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Antarctica’s sea ice is shrinking at unprecedented rates, threatening global climate stability and wildlife, according to new research on the cascading effects of ice loss.
Tensions over dwindling water resources are escalating between the U.S. and Mexico as climate change intensifies, raising critical questions about who has priority over these vital supplies.
Southern Europe is sweltering under a punishing heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 44°C across countries like France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, prompting health and wildfire warnings.
China escalates emergency response levels amid extreme weather, including floods and heatwaves. Authorities allocate funds to aid affected regions and restore infrastructure swiftly.
China’s latest climate report highlights record-breaking temperatures and rising sea levels, signaling urgent environmental challenges.
Asia is heating up twice as fast as the rest of the world, says a new UN report. With 2024 being one of the hottest years recorded, the rapid warming poses significant challenges for the region.