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Heatwave and wildfires in Spain: thousands evacuated and homes and trains damaged in multiple regions
In the midst of an extreme heatwave, the forest fires in Spain have led to a critical situation. With active fires in several regions,...
Extreme heat: a growing threat demanding urgent global action and challenging governments and healthcare systems
On July 25, 2024, the Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres, urged the world to act against extreme heat, which he defined as an...
Global railway networks face the threat of extreme heat caused by climate change.
Extreme weather events impact railway networks and force operators around the world to invest billions in adapting their infrastructures, while governments allocate record funds...
Record heatwave in Iceland and Greenland accelerates melting and poses global climate risks
A new scientific analysis reveals that human-caused climate change raised temperatures in Iceland and Greenland by several degrees during a record heatwave in May.
The...
Climate inequality: Extreme heatwaves hit Rio’s favelas
The favelas of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a severe heatwave that exacerbates the urban climate crisis and puts the health of thousands of...
