Climate & Environment

Climate change/Australia
A spate of recent disasters – flooding and fires – has pushed the environment high up the national agenda, and was a big factor in ..

An extreme heat wave hits UK
Scientists say there is evidence that the increase in heatwaves over Europe is three to four times faster than in other mid-latitude regions such as ..

Predicting climate change
The tree, nicknamed Great Grandfather, is said to be more than 600 years older than the current record holder.

Climate/Typhoon Aere
Several regions have received record-breaking rainfall.

Floods worsen in Australia
“This event is far from over,” New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet told reporters. “Wherever you are, please be careful when you’re driving on our ..

The UN Ocean Conference is taking place in Lisbon
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will be in Portugal from June 27-June 29 to lead the U.S. delegation.

Afghanistan earthquake aftermath
The United Nations and other agencies have called for humanitarian assistance, but many governments are wary of dealing directly with the Taliban.

Aftermath/Monsoon floods in Bangladesh and India
Floods are a regular occurrence in low-lying Bangladesh, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency, ferocity and unpredictability.

Climate change hit the UK
London and some parts of East Anglia were the hottest.

Controversy over Senegal desalination plant
Environmentalists and local fishermen are opposing the project, saying the plant threatens their livelihood, as it will destroy the fishing grounds and have lasting consequences ..


Zimbabwe/Elephant management
It is the first time such a meeting is held by African countries without Western organisations, to evaluate the successes and failures.