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Research Zeppelin hunts air pollution above Zugspitze peak

An international team is measuring aerosols with an airship on Germany’s highest peak. The goals are to understand the role of particulate matter in global warming and combat air pollution.

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Carney defends climate policies following pipeline pushback

After facing criticism for signing an agreement to support a new pipeline out of Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his climate policies in a year-end interview, saying Canada needs more action and fewer regulations.

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How bamboo can save homes in Kinshasa DRC

Ravines threaten to swallow thousands of homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One man is on a bamboo planting drive to prevent dangerous soil erosion.

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Canadian scientists hope to return to Antarctica to build on findings

Research samples gathered by an all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica are making waves at the ArcticNet scientific conference as Canadian scientists hope to expand our scientific footprint there and return for another expedition to build...

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World nearing 'peak glacier extinction'

AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin and AccuWeather Climate Expert Brett Anderson discuss the top headlines related to climate change in the December 19 edition of Climate In The News.

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How learning sign language boosts climate inclusion

A teacher in Zimbabwe teaches sign language to help deaf communities prepare for climate challenges. He also raises awareness about solar power.

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Austria's glaciers: Hope on thin ice?

Glaciologist Tobias Sauter has been monitoring climate change for decades — from Patagonia to the Himalayas. DW met the dedicated scientist immersed in mountain research.

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Pakistan: Quetta's deepening water crisis

In Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, water is running dry. The rapidly depleting groundwater is making life difficult for those living in the city. DW looks at what's behind the ongoing challenges.

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Torrential rains and flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan city of Safi

Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said Monday.

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South Sudan families battle rising Nile floods to survive

Each day they rebuild river defenses using clay and papyrus, but increased flooding driven by recent climate change has made their homes even more vulnerable to flooding.

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First climate migrants from Tuvalu arrive in Australia

The first group of climate migrants from the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has arrived in Australia under a landmark visa scheme, as rising sea levels threaten to make parts of the low-lying country uninhabitable and force long-term re...

France 24

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Paris Agreement: Hope for change clouded by climate realities

The agreement, signed in Paris on 12 December 2015, was considered historic but a decade on, the planet is still warming at too great a rate.

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Climate change threatening your favorite holiday flavors

Holiday baking may soon feel the heat as cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar crops face mounting pressure from extreme weather, rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns. Experts warn that the world’s most beloved seasonal flavor...

The Weather Channel

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Sumatra residents struggle as aid falls short after cyclone

Two weeks after a devastating cyclone swept across southeast Asia, thousands of people on Indonesia's Sumatra Island are still awaiting assistance. Local officials urge the government to declare a national emergency.

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How a 'bee run' is creating a buzz in Uganda

The Kampala Bee Run raises awareness about the importance of pollinators - like bees - for biodiversity. And encourages people to protect them. Plus, it’s fun!

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Christmas tree farms feeling impacts of drought despite good weather

One year of drought can disrupt operations at Christmas tree farms for years to come.

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Environment summit calls for bold action on climate and biodiversity

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly aims to advance solutions for planetary resilience.

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Crisis center braces for “tsunami of need” as cold grips Midwest

A fresh blanket of snow and a blast of cold weather gripped the Midwest and parts of the South, with colder-than-normal temperatures felt from Minnesota to Maine.

CBS America

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Brazil's robusta coffee growers boost quality as prices rise

As climate change threatens the arabica beans traditionally used in high-end brews, Brazilian farmers are investing in harvesting and drying techniques to produce top-notch robusta that appeals to the most demanding consumers.

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Sumatra landslide survivors criticize deforestation, monoculture

Survivors are blaming more than just heavy rain for the catastrophic landslides. They’re blaming deforestation and the rapid expansion of monoculture plantations for turning their mountains into ticking time bombs.

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Starvation fears mount in Indonesia after catastrophic floods

Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia's island of Sumatra, the country's disaster management agency said Saturday, with fears that starvation could send the toll even higher.

France 24

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Sri Lanka reels from floods, hundreds still missing

Cleanup is underway in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah and the devastating flooding it caused, wiping out homes, farmland, and infrastructure. At least 486 people were killed.

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A wetter Sahara Desert could reshape hurricane season

New research suggests the Saharan Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, could see up to 75% more rainfall by the end of the century, a stunning shift driven by rising global temperatures and changing atmospheric circulation.

The Weather Channel

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Climate change costing U.S. households up to $900 per year

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Floods in Asia kill more than 1,400

Parts of Asia are reeling after torrents of rain unleashed catastrophic floods and landslides last week and killed more than 1,400 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.

France 24

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Environmentalists: Indonesia floods worsened by deforestation

Rampant deforestation and natural resource extraction contributed to severe flooding after a rare tropical storm unleashed torrential rains on the Indonesian island of Sumatra last week, local environmentalists have said.

Reuters

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Syria drought worsens: Farmers struggle as crops fail and dams run dry

Syria is enduring one of its worst droughts in decades, with severely low rainfall and rising temperatures. This has caused wheat harvests to drop by 40% and pushed fodder prices up, forcing herders to sell livestock at a loss.

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State of emergency as floods hit parts of southeast Asia

More than 300 people are known to have died in flooding across southeast Asia caused by heavy monsoon rains. Water levels exceeded three meters in southern Thailand, sweeping away livelihoods and buildings.

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How Senegal's Nzinga Mboup is building the future

In Africa's architecture scene, some rebels are opposing the climate-damaging concrete mainstream and working with sustainable building materials such as raw earth. One of these rebels is Nzinga Mboup in Dakar, Senegal.

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Plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the world

Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.

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