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Libyans plead for international help after flooding claims thousands of lives

Libyans plead for international help after flooding claims thousands of lives

Hannah Steiner September 14, 2023

Libyans in the country's worst flood-hit city of Derna are pleading for international help as search teams combed through the....

Amid melting glaciers, Swiss vote on new climate law

Amid melting glaciers, Swiss vote on new climate law

Hannah Steiner June 18, 2023

Supporters say the proposed "Federal Act on Climate Protection Targets, Innovation and Strengthening Energy Security" is needed to ensure energy....

UN confirms 2022 among eight hottest years on record

UN confirms 2022 among eight hottest years on record

Hannah Steiner January 16, 2023

In 2022 the average global temperature was about 1.15 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organization said.

Kangaroo Island bushfires: grave fears for unique wildlife after estimated 25,000 koalas killed

Kangaroo Island bushfires: grave fears for unique wildlife after estimated 25,000 koalas killed

Emile Agard January 07, 2020

Greatest concerns for endangered Kangaroo Island dunnart and glossy black-cockatoo after third of island burned.

UK’s lack of plans to protect people from climate crisis ‘shocking’, say advisers

UK’s lack of plans to protect people from climate crisis ‘shocking’, say advisers

George Scott July 10, 2019

Government’s official climate advisers say there is no proper preparation to cope with heatwaves and flash floods.