All news on the topic: Climate change

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Germany could introduce siestas to help workers as 40C heatwave cripples Europe
German officials have been advised to bring in siestas - or afternoon naps - to help workers cope with the brutal heatwave currently baking Europe, with temperatures over 40C in parts
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Places with the worst weather in the UK ranked - see if your area made the cut
Europe is currently baking with a record heatwave that has seen temperatures spike into the 40s Celsius as the UK suffers through more grey skies and rain
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Trees could cool down UK cities by up to 5C ahead of next heatwave
New heat maps clearly show the difference in temperature between areas with more greenery in five English cities during the UK's hottest day on record a year ago today
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Child carried from burning home as horror 46C inferno temperatures sweep Europe
As Brits begin to jet off their summer breaks in Europe, experts have warned the extreme heat could continue for a further nine days, especially in parts of Italy where the mercury could hit 48C
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Ellie Simmonds' adoption documentary is a tough but essential lesson for us all
It breaks my heart that there are Disabled children needing adoption who are actively ignored in this respect because families are afraid to take them on, writes Anna Morell
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Terrifying heat maps show 52C Europe inferno - here's when it will hit UK
With records for hottest temperatures recorded in Europe set to be broken within days due to Cerberus heatwave, forecasters and meteorologists are divided on how it'll impact the UK weather forecast
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Climate expert warns Brits to rethink holiday plans to avoid extreme heat
With the Cerberus heatwave causing heat records to tumble and near new highs in Europe, a climate expert has warned of hotter temperatures to come next year in destinations including Spain, France and Greece
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Warning of temperatures as high as 52C as world suffers in record-breaking heat
From wildfires gripping parts of Greece to China opening air raid shelters - countries everywhere have been clambering for respite amidst temperatures as high as 52C as climate scientists issue a stark warning
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Met Office says 40C heatwaves could happen more often in stark warning
Temperatures of 40C had never been recorded in the UK until July 19 last year, but they could be appearing as frequently as every three years by 2100, the forecaster has warned
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Sebastian Vettel fears for F1's future as governments combat climate change
Formula One has been hugely impacted by climate change this season, but former champion Sebastian Vettel is worried the sport he loves is not taking the issue seriously enough
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Enormous 10-foot sinkhole suddenly opens up in middle of busy residential road
The ground gave way to the massive chamber, measuring roughly six feet deep and ten feet wide on Heywood Road in Greater Manchester, with traffic brought to a standstill following the incident
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Chris Packham praised for 'calling out patronising' Richard Madeley on GMB
Richard Madeley has been criticised for 'patronising' Chris Packham during the British wildlife expert's Good Morning Britain interview on Monday
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Chilling warning over UK 'silent killer' as temperatures top 48C in Europe
Cerberus heatwave is gripping Southern Europe as temperatures soar towards 50C and "there is a chance" the conditions could reach the UK, an expert told Mirror
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When Europe's 48C heatwave could end as Brits scramble to change holiday plans
The continent is currently battling temperatures rocketing into the 40Cs with Spain and Croatia are being ravaged by raging wildfires, forcing mass evacuations
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Heat storm red alerts for 16 cities as heatwave continues to scorch Europe
Extreme temperatures continue in southern Europe where 16 cities have now been put on red alert and mass evacuations have taken place in the Canary Islands following wildfire
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UK could see return of last year's record-breaking 40C heatwave 'next month'
As Europe sees record-breaking temperatures amid the Cerberus heatwave, the UK is facing days of downpours and strong winds - but this could all change in the next few weeks according to one forecast
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Liz Truss urged to reveal donors funding new right-wing 'Growth Commission'
After crashing the economy and tanking the pound with her disastrous mini budget last September, the failed former Prime Minister this week launched her ‘Growth Commission’ - a “task force” to “fix the economy”
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Prosecco facing wipeout due to climate change, scientists warn
Mountainside vineyards, where Prosecco is produced, are at risk from soil degradation and drought, researchers said. This has an impact on the local economy, study lead author Dr Paolo Tarolli added
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Why UK is missing out on Europe's 45C heatwave - and when temperatures will rise
A high pressure band means Brits are escaping the dangerous temperatures currently spreading across parts of Europe, with deathly temperatures of 45C forecast for Italy and Croatia
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Holiday hotspots facing record 45C temperatures as heatwave hits Europe
Europe is currently sweltering through a heatwave that has seen the mercury rise towards 45C in a number of places across the continent as last week was the hottest on record
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Women's World Cup stars lead climate initiative to highlight need for action
A collection of 44 players have joined forces to tackle their carbon footprint during the flight-heavy Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer
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Symptoms of deadly virus that kills 40,000 each year that could soon be in UK
Experts have warned that dengue fever could become "endemic" in the UK if a risky experiment goes wrong. But some say it is inevitable that dengue will become established in the UK due to climate change, and that these experiments are vital for effective vaccines.
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Earth's blue oceans are turning green in devastating impact of climate change
The colour shifts have occurred over 56 per cent of the world’s oceans, with scientists in the UK certain that the cause of it is down to human-induced climate change
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Thousands of lightning bolts seen crackling over Europe in new satellite image
As Brits brace for thunderstorms, brand new satellite footage hailed as the first of its kind in Europe shows multiple bolts of lightning racing across our skies
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Met Office verdict on El Nino heatwave hitting UK - and if we'll see record heat
El Niño is a weather event that takes place every two to seven years and sees the warming of the Pacific Ocean which charges parts of the atmosphere, leading to more extreme weather events