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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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Living Planet
Extreme weather threatens the future of coffee in Brazil – Strong links between climate change and violence -- Locals try to tackle Morocco's huge waste problems.
Climate linked to increased violence
A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests there's a strong link between climate change and conflict. The working paper reviewed 55 separate studies, concluding that a clear correlation exists between increased violence and changes in weather and temperature. DW spoke to the study’s co-author of the study, Stanford researcher Marshall Burke to find out more.
Drought threatens Brazil’s coffee
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. So much so that it's the world's second largest commodity. But that commodity is now under severe pressure. Extreme weather has destroyed a large part of this year’s harvest in Brazil, the world's largest exporter of coffee. Drought has triggered a coffee crisis damaging the economy of thousands of small coffee farmers.
Africa's weather kitchen
Surveying the rainforest in the Congo basin, scientists try to establish how much it's worth.
Extreme weather, but fewer disasters
More than 500 natural disasters and major accidents have rocked the world in 2013
The broader picture
Adapting to climate change is too narrow a focus, says the head researcher of the World Risk Report.
Typhoon Phanfone reaches Japan, US servicemen feared dead
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Japan, bringing heavy winds as it made its way towards Tokyo. Several people are already dead or missing as the storm hit the south of the country.
Bianchi in intensive care
Jules Bianchi has undergone an emergency operation in Mie General Hospital, following his crash at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. Some F1 figures questioned the call to start the race so near dusk, with a typhoon inbound.
Heat waves in Asia
Human-caused climate change increased the severity of last year's heat waves in Asia.
Flash flooding kills campers in France
Five people have died in raging floodwaters in southern France, after a river burst its banks and engulfed a campsite. Authorities warn storms and heavy rainfall are expected to continue over the next 48 hours.
Reprieve from monsoon rains
Parts of India and Pakistan devastated by heavy monsoon rainfall are expecting to get a reprieve as the weather clears up. Rain has inundated various parts of the region and caused nearly 300 deaths.
The sky on fire: thunder and lightning
Summer, sun - thunderstorms: DW takes a look at the phenomena of lightning and thunder.
Storm 'likely Mali crash cause'
Bad weather has been cited as a likely cause of the crash of Air Algerie flight AH5017, which killed at least 116 people. French troops have secured one of the plane's black boxes, to be examined by investigators.
'No survivors' in Mali crash
French President Francois Hollande has said that nobody survived the Air Algerie plane crash in Mali. He said rescue staff had recovered one of the plane's 'black box' flight recorders.
8 ways you know it's summer in Germany
The sun doesn't always shine, so here are eight other reasons you know it's summer in Germany.
US growth worries
The IMF has lowered its 2014 growth forecast for the United States. It did so on fears that the country's economy may not be able to make up for the sharp contraction in the winter as quickly as previously thought.
Climate top 10
Non-stop rain, drought or huge storms: weather extremes are getting more and more common.
In the REDD?
A young company founded on high ideals is trying hard to weather the voluntary carbon market.
Balkans flooding
The worst flooding in the Balkans in more than a century has triggered landslides across Serbia and Bosnia. It has also moved some of the estimated one million land mines left over from the region's war in the 1990s.
Poor weather hinders search
Hopes are fading for 290 missing occupants of an overturned South Korean ferry. Poor visibility and strong currents are hampering rescuers who have hammered on the upturned hull, hoping for signs of life.
Tough search off S Korea
South Korean coastguards and navy divers are scrambling to search for nearly 280 people missing after a ferry's sudden capsize. Forecasts of rain, strong winds and fog could hamper their race to locate any survivors.
Storm Chasers - keeping an eye on extreme weather
We’ve heard of storm chasers from the USA. To get close enough to a tornado they often drive great distances across country, keeping their cameras switched on in the hope of capturing a truly unique photo or video clip. Over the last ten years, the number of people who hunt extreme weather in Germany has also risen.
Objects spotted in MH370 search
Thailand has said its satellite images showed 300 floating objects near the search zone in the southern Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, thunderstorms and strong winds have forced search teams to temporarily suspend operations.
MH370 search causes uproar
Bad weather has forced a halt to the search for the wreckage of a Malaysian jet that went missing more than a fortnight ago. The news prompted relatives of the missing to march on the Malaysian embassy in Beijing.
Mild March
Some parts of Europe are experiencing the hottest start to March since records began.
Astronaut trio returns to earth
A US and two Russian astronauts have returned to earth after nearly six months on the International Space Station. The trio, who carried the Sochi Olympic torch into space landed safely in Kazakhstan despite bad weather.
Flooded cities
South American cities are vulnerable to extreme weather as Argentina has discovered this month.
Living Planet
Winter storms batter the US, floodwaters ravage Britain and locusts swarm crop fields in Madagascar. Who is going to pay as extreme weather smashes our cities, coastlines and farmland?
Heavy snowfall paralyzes Japan
Eastern Japan has been hit by heavy snowfall, killing several people and injuring hundreds. The winter weather has grounded flights, caused power outages and disrupted road and rail travel.
Wealth gap a severe threat
Ahead of its annual meeting in Davos next week, the World Economic Forum has released a 60-page report on the major global risks facing societies and economies. Income disparity ranked first among the threats.
Capricious climate
Does global warming actually mean a more capricious climate and even Arctic weather?
Kosovo's water shortage
Half a million people could face water shortages in Kosovo if the unusually dry winter continues.
Building Boom in Germany
A warm winter and low interest rates means construction is moving full steam ahead in Germany, creating a shortage of workers.
What's the polar vortex?
As the US experiences record-low temperatures, DW explains the weather phenomenon responsible.
North American big freeze: Colder than Mars
North America is experiencing a brutal cold snap. Our Facebook followers show just what it's like.
Morsi's trial delayed
The trial of Egypt's ousted president Mohammed Morsi has been delayed until February. He was due to face a Cairo court on charges of inciting protester deaths, but bad weather prevented his arrival.
'Polar freeze' hits N. America
The 'polar freeze' has spread from the mid-west of North America to the east and south, leaving more than 20 people dead. All 50 states of the US - including Hawaii - recorded sub-freezing point temperatures.
America in the Arctic vortex
Chicago was colder than the South Pole early on Tuesday. 140 million Americans are feeling the effects of the "polar vortex."
Arctic chill sweeps North America
Much of the United States and Canada has been overtaken by an extreme cold snap, causing travel chaos and warnings from authorities for people to stay inside to avoid frostbite.
Polar vortex hits US
Parts of the United States are facing what could be the coldest temperatures in years. The cold weather and snowstorms have forced the cancellations of thousands of flights, while schools have been closed in some states.
US faces big chill
Forecasters are predicting that many parts of the United States could experience their lowest temperatures in two decades. Authorities have urged people to stay inside and stock up on food.
Winter storm grips Northern US
This is the first big winter storm to batter the US Northeast. And the monster storm has also hit the Midwest. Taking into account the windchill factor, temperatures have been as low as -50F in some areas.
Winter snow storm hits US
Snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures have hit the northeastern United States, with many states and big cities affected by the wintry weather. Some national highways have been closed, and many flights cancelled.
Waiting game for team on icebound ship
It's been eight days since the Akademik Shokalskiy ground to a halt in the waters of the Antarctic after strong winds blew sheets of ice in its path. Since then, three icebreaker ships have tried and failed to reach the vessel. Efforts now focus on sending a helicopter to rescue the ship's passengers. The one problem: weather conditions are too difficult for the helicopter to fly.
Green lifebelts in danger
Mangroves protect the tropics from extreme weather, but they need protection too.
Britain, France hit by storms
Storms have caused death and damage in France and Britain, disrupting Christmas celebrations. Winds of up to 145 kph (90 mph) hit both sides of the channel, while power outages affected hundreds of thousands of homes.
Xaver rocks northern Germany
Storm Xaver has barreled down on northern Germany with high winds and flooding as a result of raised sea levels. The storm had already battered northern Britain killing three people.
Germany braces for Xaver after storm hits UK
Xaver is sweeping over northern Europe, with hurricane strength.
Skin Care in Cold Weather - what's the right thing to do?
In cold weather, skin suffers more from dryness, flaking and tightness than when it's warm. The reason: exposure to constant changes between dry, heated air and cold outdoors.
Sardinia digs out from devastating floods
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