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09 08 2021 | 12:21

Thousands flee Greek island as wildfires raze forest and homes

Firefighters tackle blazes on two fronts on Evia as heatwave-driven devastation across southern Europe continues Thousands of people have fled wildfires that are destroying vast swathes of pine…

09 08 2021 | 11:14

UN Secretary-General statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report

Today’s IPCC Working Group 1 Report is a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable: greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation are…

09 08 2021 | 10:41

China and India miss UN deadline to update emissions targets

China is the country with the world’s highest emissions, while India is third China and India have missed a UN deadline to submit fresh plans for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions in time for…

09 08 2021 | 10:37

Climate crisis: Campaigners call for national flash flood alert system as extreme rain ‘puts millions at risk’

It is no longer just properties in water catchment areas that face danger, experts say - increasing rainfall means submersion can happen anywhere. It is a phenomenon that, climate scientists say,…

09 08 2021 | 10:21

8.5 Billion Tonnes of Greenland Ice Melt In One Day

This story includes details about the impacts of climate change that may be difficult for some readers. If you are feeling overwhelmed by this crisis situation here is a list of resources on how to…

07 08 2021 | 10:45

Reforestation hopes threaten global food security, Oxfam warns

Over-reliance on tree-planting to offset carbon emissions could push food prices up 80% by 2050 Governments and businesses hoping to plant trees and restore forests in order to reach net-zero…

07 08 2021 | 10:35

How Timbuktu’s Ancient Manuscripts Impact Africa’s Climate Map

When it comes to climate, Africa is the world’s most data-sparse continent, setting the region back in global negotiations. New weather stations and preserving old books will play a critical role.…

06 08 2021 | 16:54

‘Mega-drought’ leaves many Andes mountains without snow cover

Satellite images confirm snow decrease spurred by climate crisis as glaciers recede and communities reliant on mountain water face shortages The Andes mountain range is facing historically low…

06 08 2021 | 11:57

“Record-shattering” heatwaves will be much more likely in the future

Today’s fast pace of global warming virtually guarantees more extreme temperature records around the world, according to a new study. Much of the US, Europe, and Asia will experience more deadly…

06 08 2021 | 10:48

Climate crisis: Siberian heatwave led to new methane emissions, study says

Leak of potent greenhouse gas is currently small but further research is urgently needed, say scientists The Siberian heatwave of 2020 led to new methane emissions from the permafrost, according to…

06 08 2021 | 09:36

How summer 2021 has changed our understanding of extreme weather

A succession of record-breaking natural disasters have swept the globe in recent weeks. There have been serious floods in China and western Europe, heatwaves and drought in North America and…

05 08 2021 | 15:15

How the meat industry is borrowing tactics from Big Tobacco.

The global meat industry is “borrowing tactics from tobacco companies” to downplay its role in driving the climate crisis, according to a months-long investigation shared with 

05 08 2021 | 12:17

‘Problematic’ polar bear may be shot after record heatwave drives him closer to humans

A polar bear has been deemed “problematic” and may be shot after causing injuries to humans, according to reports. The bear has been seen on a Danish military base in Greenland and earlier this week…

05 08 2021 | 09:31

A Climate Conversation: The Role of Architecture in Shaping a Sustainable African Future

When we think of migration, we think of movement. We think of the movement of people simply looking for greener pastures – a better life for themselves. But we also think of war, of conflict, of an…

05 08 2021 | 09:01

Yes, there is work to do – but progress is being made over the climate crisis

We should hold governments’ feet to the fire, but also acknowledge that good work is being done, writes The deadly flooding in Europe has produced a torrent of political comment about the climate…

04 08 2021 | 10:10

Wildfires reach outskirts of Athens during scorching heatwave

Residents north of Greek capital evacuated, while 42C heat forces Acropolis to reduce opening hours Thousands of people have fled their homes north of Athens after a forest wildfire reached…

03 08 2021 | 11:54

European National Stakeholder Workshop Series: The case of France

The PARIS REINFORCE project held a national stakeholder workshop in France, on May 26, 2021. After a presentation of the project and its first modelling results, we discussed key technologies for…

03 08 2021 | 11:51

A workshop on the US Long-term strategy towards net zero

On 24th and 25th May 2021, the PARIS REINFORCE consortium helped to organise a virtual US workshop, in collaboration with key US partners: ClimateWorks, University of Maryland Center for Global…

03 08 2021 | 11:49

European National Stakeholder Workshop Series: The case of Switzerland

The PARIS REINFORCE European stakeholder workshop series continued with Switzerland, on May 18, 2021. The Swiss Stakeholder Workshop discussed EU current policy and mitigation pathways while gaining…

03 08 2021 | 11:12

Predicting droughts and floods: why we’re studying 19th-century ocean records

Floods have caused unprecedented damage in Europe recently, while in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, the equivalent of a year’s worth of average rainfall fell in just three days. In stark contrast,…