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Despicable thieves steal $1K of meat from California restaurant that closed over life-threatening wildfire

Thieves in Northern California stole nearly $1000 worth of meat and cheese from a restaurant that closed early from a…

‘Mini Dust Bowl’ could be forming in the US, expert warns. Will El Niño make it worse?

"If the long-term drought is as bad as it could be, and you are starting off already with severe drought, this raises…

Climate experts say super El Niño will negatively impact African economies

The African Development bank says is will likely inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected…

Wildfires in France force 250,000 people from their homes as flames advance toward Bordeaux

Neighbouring Spain is also carrying out mass evacuations as blazes burn across the country

BJP Kisan Morcha pitches crop diversification to tackle climate challenges

Party leaders urge farmers to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy, promote efficient irrigation practices and…

Americans are choking on Canadian wildfire smoke because our neighbors refuse to do proper forest management

What the hazes?

More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as wildfires rage

Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.

"Unpredictable" Wildfires Engulf France And Spain, 3,00,000 Evacuated

The forest infernos, raging for days unchecked in France's southwest and in central Spain near Madrid, were among the…

How Guatemala's logging system is helping save rainforests

Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve is showing that forests can be protected while supporting local livelihoods.…

I wrote a story about a woman who regretted moving to South Carolina. It sparked a debate about living in the South.

The South Carolina and the American flag. rarrarorro/Getty Images I wrote about a woman who moved to South Carolina,…

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France, Spain battle blazes

By Manuel Ausloos and David Latona BORDEAUX/MADRID, July 26 (Reuters) - Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the…

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes

By Manuel Ausloos and David Latona BORDEAUX/MADRID, July 26 (Reuters) - Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the…

Community rules can help forests return after slash-and-burn farming

In various small communities, unwritten agreements are crucial for sustainable land management. These norms not only…

Wildfires displace more than 250,000 in France, threaten famed wine region

The Gironde fire has burned 162 square miles as 2,500 firefighters and 1,500 soldiers battle the blaze advancing…

Europe Wildfires Forces More Than 250,000 People to Evacuate

A growing wildfire emergency is unfolding across Europe forcing a quarter of a million people to flee as firefighters…

Letter: While our climate burns to ash: A Utahn’s summer family vacation in verse

Letter: While our climate burns to ash: A Utahn’s summer family vacation in verse

It Took a Decade, Two Sniffer Dogs, and a Lot of Mud to Protect This Orchid

This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk…

The Year Climate Change Came for the Tour de France

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Tadej…

As wildfires grip France and Spain, what are the risks from the smoke?

What dangers does smoke from wildfires pose? Who is most at risk? Here are some answers to health questions often…

France evacuates 250,000 as raging wildfire threatens Bordeaux

A wildfire threatening Bordeaux forced 55,000 people to evacuate overnight Sunday, pushing the number displaced across…

Holy cow, the climate crowd is full of bull

Wildfire smoke has again spread across large swaths of the United States, some of it settling into our Montana valley.…

Wildfires ravage southwest France: Thousands face devastation after evacuation

A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, bringing the total…

Watch: Wildfires rage across France, Spain as thousands flee, national emergency declared

Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes

As the flames approached the city of Bordeaux, 55,000 more people had to be evacuated from their homes overnight.

France fire situation 'remains very unfavourable' says interior minister

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Sunday the wildfire situation in southwestern France was "very…

Scotland declares 'major' wildfire in Cairngorms national park

Scottish firefighters fought a wildfire Saturday that was burning through Cairngorms National Park in the north, with…

Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain

Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people…

Residents urged to join nationwide butterfly count

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are home to many important butterfly sites, says authority.

‘Super’ El Nino: Africa facing mass migration, US$20 billion in damages

An ⁠impending ‘super’ El Nino is likely to inflict a combined US$10 billion to US$20 billion of damage ⁠in affected…

Wildfires keep southwest France on edge: Evacuations top 200,000

FRANCE 24 reporter Luke Shrago has more.

Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break

When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. But what do you do…

Spain struggles to contain wildfires: 60,000 evacuated around Madrid

Spain has evacuated tens of thousands of people from villages west of the capital Madrid where wildfires and extremely…

'We see a longer fire season nearly everywhere': Insight on Europe's wildfires

Stefan Doerr, the director of the Centre for Wildfire Research at Swansea University, speaks to FRANCE 24 about some of…

WA government considering new gas-fired power plant as coal phases out

The state government has confirmed it is investigating building and running a new gas-fired power plant in the south of…

Tour de France final stage shortened as emergency teams tackle wildfires

Sunday’s traditional stage in Paris has been shortened to reduce pressure on emergency services tackling wildfires.