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Vehicles stream out of the Burning Man festival grounds on Monday noon, after heavy rains trapped thousands of people at the site over the weekend

Vehicles stream out of the Burning Man festival grounds on Monday noon, after heavy rains trapped thousands of people at the site over the weekend

Burning Man: Thousands begin to leave festival grounds

Hundreds of vehicles are making their way out of the Burning Man grounds, after heavy rainfall raised safety concerns.

Cars are stranded on a flooded road, following heavy rain in Toledo

Cars are stranded on a flooded road, following heavy rain in Toledo

Spain flooding: 3 dead, 3 missing after heavy rainfall

The sudden deluge turned streets in central Spain into rivers of mud.

A festivalgoer makes her way through the mud at Burning Man in Nevada, US

A festivalgoer makes her way through the mud at Burning Man in Nevada, US

Death investigated at Burning Man, with thousands stranded

Heavy rainfall has turned the desert festival into a muddy pit, with thousands of attendees told to shelter in place.

Typhoon Haikui in Taiwan

Typhoon Haikui in Taiwan

Taiwan: Typhoon Haikui makes second landfall

Typhoon Haikui initially appeared to move through Taiwan and out to sea before its surprise second landfall.

US President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks near a damaged building in Live Oak, Florida

US President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks near a damaged building in Live Oak, Florida

US: Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida

The visit was overshadowed, however, by the absence of the state's governor and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis.

Workers clear debris near shophouses after Typhoon Saola struck the city with strong winds and rain, in Hong Kong

Workers clear debris near shophouses after Typhoon Saola struck the city with strong winds and rain, in Hong Kong

Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China

China, which has been experiencing some of its deadliest storms, issued its highest warning against Saola.

A woman holds an umbrella in heavy rain after Typhoon Saola moves away in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

A woman holds an umbrella in heavy rain after Typhoon Saola moves away in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

China issues highest warning as Typhoon Saola approaches

The typhoon is headed toward the southeastern coastline and expected to hit Hong Kong, among other areas nearby.

A wave splashes on the coast of the Florida Keys

A wave splashes on the coast of the Florida Keys

Hurricane Idalia tears through Cuba before reaching Florida

Hurricane Idalia has slammed ashore on Florida's west coast after causing flooding and power outages in Cuba.

view of livestock at the Mesopotamian Marshes as the area dries up due to increasing temperatures and lack of rainfall in Nasiriyah, Iraq

view of livestock at the Mesopotamian Marshes as the area dries up due to increasing temperatures and lack of rainfall in Nasiriyah, Iraq

Climate change exacerbating conflict and poverty — IMF

Climate shocks are already disproportionately affecting war-torn countries, a new report from the IMF shows.

People load sandbags onto a car as they prepare for the impact of Tropical Storm Idalia, due to hit Wednesday

People load sandbags onto a car as they prepare for the impact of Tropical Storm Idalia, due to hit Wednesday

US: Tropical Storm Idalia to hit Florida as major hurricane

Millions are being asked to prepare for evacuations, as Tropical Storm Idalia grows in strength.

A model of the lander in HAKUTO-R lunar exploration program by "ispace" is pictured at a venue to monitor its landing on the Moon, in Tokyo, Japan, April 26, 2023.

A model of the lander in HAKUTO-R lunar exploration program by "ispace" is pictured at a venue to monitor its landing on the Moon, in Tokyo, Japan, April 26, 2023.

Japan postpones 'Moon Sniper' lunar mission again

This time it was the wind that scuppered launch attempts after two previous postponements.

Several people, all wearing protective masks, stand talking at night; two appear to be emergency workers. In the background, red and orange flames light up the sky.

Several people, all wearing protective masks, stand talking at night; two appear to be emergency workers. In the background, red and orange flames light up the sky.

Extreme weather is a cause of post-traumatic stress

The more helpless and at risk a person feels in the face of extreme weather, the worse it is for their mental health.

Fallen tree lying on a caravan

Fallen tree lying on a caravan

Germany: Storms force evacuation of more than 1,000 campers

Southern Germany has been hit by storms, with several people injured by falling trees at a campsite on Lake Constance.

Rescue workers use a boat to evacuate villagers from a flooded area of Bahawalnagar district in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Rescue workers use a boat to evacuate villagers from a flooded area of Bahawalnagar district in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Pakistan: Thousands evacuated due to flooding

More than 175 people have died in Pakistan in rain-related incidents since the monsoon season began in late June.

Firefighters stand next to a wildfire as they work to extinguish it

Firefighters stand next to a wildfire as they work to extinguish it

Greece battles multiple wildfires, launches investigations

Prosecutors have ordered an investigation into the cause of fires and the alleged scapegoating of migrants.

A long exposure image shows the Eagle Bluffs Wildfire, which crossed the border from the U.S. state of Washington

A long exposure image shows the Eagle Bluffs Wildfire, which crossed the border from the U.S. state of Washington

Canadian wildfires fueled by climate change, study shows

Record extreme fires in Quebec, Canada this summer were twice as likely to happen due to human-caused global heating.

A man rests under the shade of a tree in southern France, August 19. as high temperatures sweep the country

A man rests under the shade of a tree in southern France, August 19. as high temperatures sweep the country

France issues 'red alert' warning amid extreme heat

France issues red alerts for the first time this year, with temperatures expected to shoot above 40 degrees Celsius.

Air conditioning units at a building

Air conditioning units at a building

Heat: What's the alternative to air conditioning?

As heat waves intensify, many people resort to energy-guzzling air conditioners. Could passive cooling be the answer?

Strong winds and rain are seen from a residence as Tropical Storm Hilary approaches, in Cathedral City, California, USA

Strong winds and rain are seen from a residence as Tropical Storm Hilary approaches, in Cathedral City, California, USA

Tropical Storm Hilary batters Mexico and California

The cleanup has begun in Mexico after Tropical Storm Hilary caused strong winds and flash flooding.

Firefighting had been made harder by the difficult-to-access terrain and adverse weather conditions

Firefighting had been made harder by the difficult-to-access terrain and adverse weather conditions

Firefighters push forward against Tenerife wildfire

Improved weather conditions have helped firefighters in Tenerife make unexpected gains in taming the blaze.

A crowd of California residents filling up sandbags

A crowd of California residents filling up sandbags

Hurricane Hilary downgraded amid 'catastrophic' flood alert

The storm has already claimed one life in Mexico, where authorities are evacuating people ahead of wild weather.

A man walks along a street as rain and strong winds hit Cabo San Lucas, Baja California State, Mexico, on August 19, 2023

A man walks along a street as rain and strong winds hit Cabo San Lucas, Baja California State, Mexico, on August 19, 2023

Hurricane Hilary: California, Mexico brace for flooding

Forecasters say Hilary could bring "potentially catastrophic" floods as it makes landfall in Mexico's Baja California.

Fire lighting up the night sky behind some houses in the Guimar valley in Tenerife

Fire lighting up the night sky behind some houses in the Guimar valley in Tenerife

Tenerife: More residents evacuated as wildfire spreads

Worsening weather conditions have posed a threat to communities on the north of the island.

Firefighters observe billowing clouds of smoke from a wildfire on the Spanish island of Tenerife on August 16

Firefighters observe billowing clouds of smoke from a wildfire on the Spanish island of Tenerife on August 16

Tenerife: Wildfire is burning 'out of control'

Roads on the mountainous Tenerife island have been blocked, and thousands have been evacuated.

Lightning in Frankfurt am Main

Lightning in Frankfurt am Main

Germany: Flooding disrupts flights at Frankfurt Airport

The deluge on the runway meant some people were unable to disembark from planes that had already landed.

Young people are greeted by a crowd as they walk up stairs

Young people are greeted by a crowd as they walk up stairs

Montana youth climate victory: Bad news for oil and coal?

Youth plaintiffs have won a rare victory against a US state government for promoting climate-killing fossil fuels.

A man holding an umbrella over his head as he stands on the banks of swollen river Satluj in India

A man holding an umbrella over his head as he stands on the banks of swollen river Satluj in India

India: Heavy rain triggers deadly landslides in Himalayas

India's Himachal Pradesh has been witnessing widespread destruction due to erratic and extreme rainfall this year.

Members of a search-and-rescue team walk along a street,in Lahaina, Hawaii, following heavy damage caused by wildfire

Members of a search-and-rescue team walk along a street,in Lahaina, Hawaii, following heavy damage caused by wildfire

Maui wildfires deadliest in modern US history

The blazes on the Hawaiian island of Maui have resulted in the deadliest US wildfires death toll of the past century

Summer Gerlingpicks up her piggy bank found in the rubble of her home following the wildfire

Summer Gerlingpicks up her piggy bank found in the rubble of her home following the wildfire

What caused Hawaii's devastating wildfires?

Climate change, along with four incendiary factors, led to Maui being engulfed by flames earlier this week.

Sun setting on the sea. A silhouette of a boat in the background

Sun setting on the sea. A silhouette of a boat in the background

Extreme heat: What does it mean for the Mediterranean Sea?

How can Mediterranean Sea ecosystems and marine creatures be protected from skyrocketing temperatures?

Satellite image of wildfires burning on the Greek island of Rhodes

Satellite image of wildfires burning on the Greek island of Rhodes

EU's Copernicus program: Tracking humans' impact on Earth

We know the planet is getting hotter because we've got Copernicus, a family of satellites and ground-based instruments.

Floods debris are left over near a commercial office building in the aftermath of flood waters from an overflowing river in the Mentougou district on the outskirts of Beijing

Floods debris are left over near a commercial office building in the aftermath of flood waters from an overflowing river in the Mentougou district on the outskirts of Beijing

China: Beijing floods devastate city, kill dozens

Dozens have been killed by floods and collapsed buildings in China's capital after weeks of rain.

Emergency personnel walking in mud and over large logs

Emergency personnel walking in mud and over large logs

Storm 'Hans' batters Scandinavia

Extreme weather in Scandinavia knocked out power lines, flooded villages and brought public transport to a standstill.

A view of a flooded road near Zagreb, Croatia

A view of a flooded road near Zagreb, Croatia

Slovenia's battle against debris and mud

Severe weather has caused heavy flooding and significant damage in Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria.

Aerial view of flooding in Ravne na Koroskem, Slovenia

Aerial view of flooding in Ravne na Koroskem, Slovenia

Slovenia floods: First German emergency team starts work

A team of German emergency workers is on the ground in Slovenia in the aftermath of severe and deadly flooding.

An umbrella is blown inside out as a person crosses the street during a storm in Washington, DC.

An umbrella is blown inside out as a person crosses the street during a storm in Washington, DC.

Eastern US hit by deadly storms and major power outages

At least two people have died in storms in the eastern US, with flights canceled and many left without power.

Two first responders help women escape floods in China

Two first responders help women escape floods in China

Can extreme flooding be prevented?

As record rainfall wreaks havoc in China and Slovenia, experts say better resilience is possible.

A view of a damaged building in a flooded area in Slovenia, following heavy rains

A view of a damaged building in a flooded area in Slovenia, following heavy rains

Storms and landslides claim lives in Slovenia, Austria

In addition to the damage in central Europe, the Baltics and Scandanavia are also being impacted by extreme weather.

EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels

EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels

Emergency services: How the EU's disaster response hub works

Deadly floods and wildfires are testing the EU's crisis response. How does the bloc's Civil Protection Mechanism work?

Participants for the 25th World Scout Jamboree arrive at a camping site in Buan

Participants for the 25th World Scout Jamboree arrive at a camping site in Buan

South Korea evacuates scout jamboree as Khanun approaches

South Korea is working to mass evacuate scouts from a jamboree gathering ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Khanun.

A resident take a ride on a scooter past a flood hit town on the outskirts of the capital, Beijing

A resident take a ride on a scooter past a flood hit town on the outskirts of the capital, Beijing

China hit by more floods after Typhoon Doksuri

Mass evacuations took place in the cities of Shulan and Harbin, with more deaths reported due to flooding.

A snowplow clears a layer of thick ice from a street in Reutlingen, Germany on August 4, 2023

A snowplow clears a layer of thick ice from a street in Reutlingen, Germany on August 4, 2023

German city sends in snowplows after summer hailstorm

Around 250 workers took several hours to clear up to 30 centimeters of ice in the southwestern city of Reutlingen.

Sea surface temperatures are rising

Sea surface temperatures are rising

Land and sea surface temperature hotter than ever before

July was a recording breaking month for both land and sea temperatures, according to EU climate observers Copernicus.

A view of a flooded area in Ravne na Koroskem, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Ljubljana, Slovenia on August 4th, 2023

A view of a flooded area in Ravne na Koroskem, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Ljubljana, Slovenia on August 4th, 2023

Slovenia, Austria floods leave 3 dead

Heavy rains caused floods and mudslides in both countries, prompting evacuations and roads and rail lines to be shut.

Living Planet 210318 Podcast Picture Teaser

Living Planet 210318 Podcast Picture Teaser

Extreme heat & mass tourism

We talk drought, heat, fire — and, what happens when that collides with mass tourism.

Many fans standing in front of stages at the Wacken heavy metal festival.

Many fans standing in front of stages at the Wacken heavy metal festival.

Despite weather chaos, Wacken heavy metal festival rocks on

The famous Wacken heavy metal festival kicked off in northern Germany, but with a smaller audience due to extreme rain.

A street in Naha city in Okinawa, with destroyed buildings, bikes toppled over, cable lines downed, a result of Typhoon Khanun

A street in Naha city in Okinawa, with destroyed buildings, bikes toppled over, cable lines downed, a result of Typhoon Khanun

Typhoon Khanun kills 2 in Japan, moves toward Taiwan

Tyhoon Khanun battered Japan and is headed toward Taiwan, where schools and businesses remain closed.

Tourists are evacuated from hotels during a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes on July 22, 2023.

Tourists are evacuated from hotels during a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes on July 22, 2023.

Wildfires: How will the tourism industry cope?

The devastating fires in southern Europe are putting a huge economic strain on the local tourism industry.

Wasserknappheit im Iran

Wasserknappheit im Iran

Iran: 'Unprecedented heat' prompts two-day public holiday

The situation in the south is especially dire and compounded by pollution and sandstorms.

A man bathes in a fountain in Bucharest, Romania, on a hot afternoon, July 25

A man bathes in a fountain in Bucharest, Romania, on a hot afternoon, July 25

July set to be the warmest on record

Scientists confirmed July was on track to be the world’s hottest month ever recorded.