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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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Extensive wildfires fueled record forest loss in 2024
Extreme heat and drought are making devasting forest fires more likely. But local action can help save what's left.
Central US pummeled by series of tornados, severe weather
A tornado outbreak across several US states has resulted in over two dozen fatalities and extensive property damage.
France's cognac producers weather climate change, tariffs
Cognac is considered by many to be the best brandy in the world. But those who make it are under pressure.
Severe weather, tornadoes kill over 20 people in US
The deadly storms in Kentucky and Missouri have left nearly 200,000 people without power.
Scientists aim to compile US climate report after Trump cuts
The White House has dismissed scientists working on a report on the impacts of climate change in the US.
Can we afford to transition to clean energy?
Sun, wind, water and heat — and what it will really cost to replace fossil fuels. Part 2 of The Cost of Climate Change.
How much does a hurricane cost?
Miami’s stormy future, rising costs, and one community's bold plan. Part 1 in our series on The Cost of Climate Change.
Spain's Valencia region mulls future flood defenses
In 2024, Europe was hit by a row of devastating floods. Spain's Valencia region is still grappling with the aftermath.
Amid EU's hottest year cities face more floods, extreme heat
Europe saw its hottest year on record in 2024, according to the EU's new climate report— and the fallout was alarming.
Germany's spring drought stresses nature, farmers
Weeks of drought have stressed plants and animals, and could potentially disrupt shipping and harvests.
Torrential rains kill dozens in DR Congo
Heavy downpours and flooding have killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa.
South Korea: Rains help firefighters battle deadly wildfires
Wildfires in South Korea spread rapidly, raging through thousands of hectares of and displacing more than 37,000 people.
South Korea wildfires: The lost battle for 1,000-year-old temples
Devastating forest fires cost the lives of at least 20 people and destroyed centuries-old cultural treasures.
Keeping homes cool on a warming planet
The hotter it gets, the more we rely on energy-intensive ACs. Can we keep cool without making global heating worse?
Climate change endangers Mongolian herder's livelihoods
Beset by climate change and extreme weather, traditional herders are struggling to get by on the Mongolian steppe.
Better weather forecasts with satellites
A start-up in the US would like to improve forecasting worldwide with private weather satellites.
Predicting weather extremes with smart data and AI
A US start-up is working on precise weather forecasts using satellite data and AI. How does it work?
Using tech and AI to cope with extreme weather — Shift
Artificial intelligence and real-time data are meant to enable more precise forecasts of weather extremes.
What state is the global climate really in?
As the US administration seeks to question human-caused climate change, new findings paint a very different picture.
How can cities adapt to water cycle 'whiplash'?
Innovative solutions to water-related natural disasters in cities around the world are coming from Pakistan and Zambia.
Deadly storms, tornadoes sweep across US
Authorities have warned more severe weather is bound for the US East Coast later on Sunday.
Amid Kashmir's water crisis, dry weather set off alarm bells
Authorities and residents in India-administered Kashmir are scrambling to find ways to address the water scarcity.
Australia: Trail of destruction as Storm Alfred rages
Tropical cyclone Alfred, which weakened into a tropical low, brought heavy rain and winds, triggering flood warnings.
Extreme heat deprives millions of children of education
Heat waves, storms and floods disrupted the education of hundreds of millions of students in 2024. What can schools do?
Kenya's indigenous weather forecasters
By observing subtle changes in nature, a rural community in western Kenya can make highly precise weather predictions.
India avalanche: 4 dead, search for missing continues
Rescuers are battling heavy snowfall in the search for survivors after an avalanche near India's border with Tibet.
How ingenuity inspires sustainable living | Eco Africa
Boosting food security in Burundi, and turning trash into a modern take on traditional African masks.
Dangerous solitude — a female trucker in Alaska
Leah Sifuentes drives her truck through snow and ice on Alaska's lonely highways.
Will Italy's Stromboli Island survive floods and volcanoes?
Stromboli has one of the world's most active volcanoes. Now, the Italian island is facing heavy rain and mudslides.
Earth is warming, so why is it so cold?
A "polar vortex" is bringing intense cold and snow to the US and Canada. What does this have to do with climate change?
German election: Climate and environment take a back seat
Environmental issues did not feature prominently in Germany's election campaign — unlike the last time around.
US: Heavy rains and flooding kill 9
Thousands have been left without access to power and drinking water.
Extreme weather has killed almost 800,000 people in 30 years
Dominica, China and Honduras were the countries most affected by extreme weather, according to the Climate Risk Index.
What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?
Here's how the Pacific El Nino and La Nina weather phases can influence extreme weather globally.
LA wildfires: Did climate change make them worse?
The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions driving destructive LA fires are likely due to global heating.
Storm Eowyn hits Ireland, UK with record wind gusts
The storm killed one has cut power to homes, grounded hundreds of flights and forced public transport to a standstill.
LA fires cast light on climate change insurance crisis
The climate crisis is making it difficult or impossible for people in risk zones to insure their homes against disaster.
Heat waves, floods, and cyclones disrupt school for millions
UNICEF has said middle and low-income countries were the hardest hit in 2024.
Quick wins for a better environment | Eco Africa
Wildfire prevention in Tunisia, flood prevention in Mali and turning trash into cash in Uganda!
Kashmir's educators brave harsh weather to teach children
In parts of Indian-administered Kashmir, educating children is no easy task due to seasonal migration.
Freezing temperatures, snow hit US south coast
A snowstorm sweeping across the United States' Gulf Coast has left over 100,000 homes and businesses without power.
Trump inauguration moved indoors due to freezing weather
Donald Trump announced he was moving his swearing-in ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda because of very cold weather.
How are wildfires connected to climate change?
Wildfires, like those blazing around LA, have become increasingly familiar. Are they always linked to climate change?
Largest LA wildfires still uncontained
Multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control across the Los Angeles area, with the death toll now standing at 10.
Los Angeles firefighters battle to control devastating fires
Severe wildfires and strong winds are pushing emergency services in Los Angeles to the limit, forcing thousands to flee.
How do we fight wildfires as temperatures rise?
As massive wildfires rage in Los Angeles, DW looks at how strategic burning and adaptive planting can protect forests.
Firefighters struggle to control Los Angeles wildfires
Out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area have driven thousands of people from their homes.
California fires leave several dead in 'widespread disaster'
The fires have also left a "number of significant injuries," according to city fire officials.
Severe winter storm hits large parts of US
A major winter storm is moving across the United States, with some regions expecting the heaviest snowfall in a decade.
'Heaviest snowfall in a decade' threatens parts of the US
Kansas and Indiana are likely to experience "at least 8 inches of snow," according to the National Weather Service.
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