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Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert.

Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms

China's densely populated eastern coast was preparing Sunday for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which has triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert from authorities.

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On remote Greek island, migratory birds offer climate clues

Gently holding a blackcap warbler in his palm, ornithologist Christos Barboutis blew on its feathers to reveal the size of its belly: a good indicator of how far the bird can migrate.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida

The "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Helene made landfall in the US state of Florida on Thursday, with officials warning of "unsurvivable" conditions and a potentially catastrophic storm surge high enough to swamp a two-story house.

Drought reduces Amazon River in Colombia by as much as 90%: report

The Amazon River has seen its levels in Colombia reduced by as much as 90 percent, a government agency said Thursday, as South America faces a severe and widespread drought.

Stay or go? Pacific Islanders face climate's grim choice

Rising waters are slowly but steadily swallowing Carnie Riemers's backyard in the Marshall Islands, pushing her toward an agonizing choice: stay in the only home she's ever known or leave and face the prospect of becoming a climate refugee.

Florida bracing for 'unsurvivable' Hurricane Helene

Heavy rains and intensifying winds pummeled Florida as parts of the state braced for "unsurvivable" conditions ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall later Thursday, with officials warning of a 20-foot (six-meter) storm surge that could submerge the low-lying coast.

Champagne houses abuzz over English sparkling wine

Far from its native Champagne, prestigious French wine house Taittinger on Thursday inaugurated its new vineyard in south-east England, where climate change is making it increasingly easy to grow grapes.

Hurricanes, storms, typhoons... Is September wetter than usual?

With typhoon Yagi battering Asia, storm Boris drenching parts of Europe, extreme flooding in the Sahel and hurricane Helene racing towards Florida, September so far has been a very wet month.

'Unsurvivable' Hurricane Helene races towards Florida

Parts of Florida face "unsurvivable" conditions when Hurricane Helene hits later Thursday, the US weather service said, warning that howling wind will drive destructive waves and storm surge as high as 20 feet (six meters) onto the low-lying coast.

Florida girds for arrival of 'catastrophic' Hurricane Helene

An increasingly powerful hurricane threatening "catastrophic," dangerous storm surges and flooding was forecast to smash into Florida's Gulf coast on Thursday, as thousands of residents evacuated towns along the US state's shoreline.

Ecuador capital 'under attack' from five wildfires

Firefighters battled five blazes on the outskirts of Ecuador's capital Quito on Wednesday, as wildfires continue to rip through South American nations turned into tinderboxes by droughts linked to climate change.

Mud, loss and despair after Polish floods

On the verge of tears, tired and dejected, Agata and Sebastian Pioro cleaned their home in Glucholazy, southern Poland, this week of the mess left after the river flooded.

Restoring nature, 'adaptation' helped limit Storm Boris impact

The restoration of a creek in Vienna reduced the impact of flooding caused by Storm Boris, authorities say, one of many projects experts believe helped central Europe endure the deluge better than in previous years.

'Crazy' tree planter greening Sao Paulo concrete jungle

In just over two decades, Brazilian Helio da Silva has single-handedly planted about 40,000 trees in the urban jungle that is Sao Paulo.

Two killed in Mexico as storm John weakens and Helene moves in

At least two people died after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast, but as the now-weakened storm dissipated Tuesday, tropical storm Helene threatened over the Caribbean.

No peak oil demand 'on the horizon', phaseout a 'fantasy': OPEC

OPEC said Tuesday that phasing out oil was a "fantasy", as the Saudi-led cartel forecast that demand would keep growing until at least 2050, a key year in the battle against climate change.

Storm Helene on track to hit Florida as major hurricane

The US state of Florida on Tuesday was preparing for the arrival of Storm Helene, due to make landfall later in the week as a powerful Category 3 hurricane.

Tropical Storm John hits Mexico's Pacific coast

A tropical storm that slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a major hurricane weakened Tuesday, but forecasters warned of strong rains and flash floods inundating the coast for the next few days.

Major Hurricane John hits Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane John on Monday slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a major Category 3 storm, bringing warnings for residents to seek shelter indoors.

Rescuers comb muddy riverbanks after Japan floods kill seven

Rescuers combed the debris-strewn banks of a river in central Japan on Monday, searching for drowning victims after homes were swept away in flooding and landslides that claimed at least seven lives.

Rescuers comb muddy riverbanks after Japan floods kill six

Rescuers combed the debris-strewn banks of a river in central Japan on Monday, searching for victims after homes were swept away in flooding and landslides that claimed at least six lives.

Japan quake, flood victim attempts fresh start with wife's memory

Two huge earthquakes 17 years apart robbed Shoichi Miyakoshi first of his wife, and then his home. Now, his temporary dwelling flooded after heavy rains deluged Japan's Noto Peninsula, he must start afresh again.

Japan quake, flood victim attemps fresh start with wife's memory

Six dead after floods in central Japan: media

Heavy rain that triggered floods and landslides on a Japanese penisula recovering from an earthquake this year killed at least six people, local media reported Monday.

Floods, landslides hit central Japan months after major quake

Heavy rain lashed central Japan on Sunday, with floods and landslides leaving one dead and at least six missing in an area already devastated by a major earthquake earlier this year.

Hungary Danube waters reach decade high after Storm Boris

The Danube peaked at a 10-year high in a heavily fortified Budapest on Saturday with the water reaching the steps of parliament, after deadly Storm Boris lashed Europe.

S.Africa snowfall closes roads, strands motorists overnight

Unusually heavy snowfall caused major disruption on South Africa’s roads Saturday with people still stranded at midday after spending the night stuck in their vehicles.

One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan

One person was killed and at least seven were missing on Saturday, officials said, as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides in Japan's quake-hit region of Ishikawa, where authorities told tens of thousands to evacuate.

Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods in quake-hit area

Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on Saturday as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides.

Kimchi threat as heatwave drives up South Korea cabbage prices

An unprecedented heat wave across South Korea has driven up the price of cabbages, data revealed Friday, with the vegetable used in the famed national dish kimchi surging by nearly 70 percent year-on-year.

World Bank boosts climate financing by 10 percent

The World Bank announced Thursday that it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate change financing in the 2024 financial year, up 10 percent from a year earlier.

Portugal tackles last of deadly northern forest fires

Portugal's firefighters have mastered most of the deadly forest fires in the north of the country, according to official data Thursday.

Storm Boris toll rises to 21 in central Europe

The death toll has risen to 21 in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe, authorities said Tuesday after two more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria.

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