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How climate change is causing 'mega-fires' and forcing people to migrate in Portugal

Six years ago, a new kind of fire hit Portugal. It killed 66 people. For those lucky enough to survive, the experience still haunts them.
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Almost 8,000 shootings per year associated with hot weather, US study reveals

Researchers from the University of Washington examined the 100 worst cities for shootings in the US. They found almost 8,000 cases coincided with unseasonably warm weather.

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'A tree for each citizen': Forestami is trying to plant 3 million trees in Milan

An urban reforestation project in Milan is attempting to plant 3 million trees in the northern Italian city, roughly equating to the population of the city's metropolitan area.

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Fact check: Have we really avoided the ‘worst case’ climate change scenarios?

Global warming of 4 to 5 degrees above pre-industrial temperatures is no longer looking plausible, say the authors at University of Colorado Boulder, and the 2°C upper limit of the Paris Agreement goal is still within reach. Sounds like good news, right?

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The wonder of wetlands: The secret weapon in the battle against climate change

Saltmarshes are havens of biodiversity and act as natural barriers to storms - but they can also sequester carbon from the atmosphere 50 times faster than a tropical forest.

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Facebook must do more to fight climate change denial, campaigners say

A 40-page study alleges that climate change misinformation is being systemically spread by Facebook. The social media giant denies the claims.
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Watch: Climate change hits Greek wine as grape harvest falls 30%
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Watch: Climate change hits Greek wine as grape harvest falls 30%

Santorini wines are famously sharp but higher temperatures change the acidity of the grape and lead to sweeter wine.
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Nuclear plants gain new life as AI demand for energy rises

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Congress passed funding bill without disaster aid despite looming hurricane

Congress passed funding bill without disaster aid despite looming hurricane

Alaska Native community moves to escape climate-driven permafrost loss

Alaska Native community moves to escape climate-driven permafrost loss