VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALClimate change-induced extreme heat grips West AfricaIn late March and early April, days and nights of extreme heat above 40° Celsius (104°F) gripped many West African countries. Temperatures soared so high in Mali and Burkina Faso they equated to a once in 200-year event, according to the...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDeadly West African heat wave driven by climate changeAs a heat wave with temperatures nearing 50 C stretches from Senegal to Chad, hundreds have died, and climate scientists say temperatures this high would not have been possible without human-induced climate change from greenhouse gas emi...CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWhat caused the storm in Dubai?A storm hit the United Arab Emirates this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, gridlocked traffic and trapped people in their homes. Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, th...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWest Africa's deadly heatwave is man-made: reportClimate scientists have warned that a recent heatwave in West Africa, the worst in the region's living memory, is a sign that extreme temperatures could become more frequent. In late March and early April, many West African countries wer...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALRecord rainfall causes deadly floods in U.A.E., OmanThe dry desert countries of Oman and the U.A.E. are dealing with the aftermath of deadly flash floods caused by more than one year's worth of rain falling in just 24 hours, which some are attributing to climate change.CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDubai swamped by heaviest rainfall in 75 yearsThe United Arab Emirates is clearing debris after a torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to homes and businesses. The desert city of Dubai witnessed record rainfall with more than a year and a half's worth of ...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALGreat Barrier Reef hit by coral bleachingSome three-quarters of Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering from coral bleaching, authorities said in a report, days after climate scientists warned the condition was blighting such reefs worldwide.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBogota starts rationing water as reservoirs run lowA spate of hot, dry weather has left the Colombian capital dangerously short of water. Authorities have now sounded the alarm, dividing the city into districts that take turns shutting off water. People are urged to cut consumption to a ...DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEl Nino & climate change behind Southeast Asia heatwaveA heatwave is bringing scorching temperatures to many parts of Southeast Asia. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia are among countries baking in the month-long intense heat.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPhilippines divers plant nurseries for damaged coralA group of scuba diving experts and enthusiasts are setting up coral nurseries in a popular dive spot south of Philippines' capital Manila to help in the propagation and recovery of damaged coral.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCoral reefs experiencing mass bleaching eventOceans around the world are experiencing a mass coral bleaching event, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That means coral in every major ocean basin is turning white, or even dying, because the water ...CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALJellyfish invasion disrupts Venezuela’s fishing, tourismFishermen in Venezuela are warning of an unusual invasion of jellyfish. Millions have appeared off the coast recently, severely affecting much-needed fishing and tourism industries.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndonesia: Dengue Fever cases triple amid warming climateWarmer temperatures are causing a spike in Dengue Fever cases across the world. In Indonesia, the el nino weather pattern and longer monsoon rains are causing deadlier outbreaks. At least 455 people have died since January.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALCoral bleaching found in deeper water, scientist saysScientists have found that coral bleaching is occurring in deeper waters, including in The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, despite its extensive protection.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOlder women 'underestimated' in Swiss climate caseStefanie Brander, one of the more than 2,000 women over 64 who won a court case against Switzerland over climate inaction, was on the frontlines of a protracted legal battle in which she said authorities showed little regard for the olde...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOver 100 dead amid record heat wave in MaliMore than a hundred people have died during a record-breaking heatwave in Mali in West Africa. Temperatures in one town reached 48.5 degrees. Meteorologists say that's the hottest ever recorded on the continent.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCanada at risk for another devastating wildfire seasonFederal officials say Canada is at risk of having another devastating wildfire season this year after an abnormally dry, warm winter with widespread drought and above-normal temperatures forecast this spring and summer.CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSwiss women win landmark climate caseThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of Swiss pensioners that their government's failure to act on climate change violated their human rights. It is a landmark decision that could influence legislation across Europe.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEuropean court forces Switzerland to strengthen climate policiesA landmark ruling by the European Court of Human Rights forces Switzerland’s government to strengthen its climate policies and creates a precedent that could pave the way for more climate change courtroom clashes.CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALMarch marks yet another record in global heatThe world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALFlooding spreads in Russia, thousands told to evacuateRussia and Kazakhstan ordered more than 100,000 people to evacuate after swiftly melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALSwiss women win climate case at top European courtThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of a group of elderly Swiss women who had argued that their government's inadequate efforts to combat climate change put them at risk of dying during heatwaves.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALMarch sees tenth straight month of record global heatEurope's climate monitor says that March was the hottest on record and the tenth straight month of historic heat, with sea surface temperatures also hitting a "shocking" new high.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGInsurance companies grilling at floods inquiryA federal inquiry into insurers' responses to the catastrophic flooding during 2022 has heard from members of the public impacted by floodwaters, but let down by their insurers in the months and years that followed.ABCVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALChocolate prices hit record highs amid African droughtCatastrophic harvests in Ghana and Ivory Coast have seen the price of cocoa futures more than double this year. They have notched record highs in an unprecedented trend that shows no signs of slowing down, with customers to pay the price.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALGoal of halting forest loss by 2030 at riskThe deforestation rate of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Colombia is dropping, according to new research. However the goal of stopping global deforestation by 2030 is at serious risk due to increasing destruction of other tropical f...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWildfires in Canada blamed for increase in global tree lossMore than half of all the forest lost to fire last year was in Canada thanks to an unprecedented wildfire season, according to an annual survey published by the World Resources Institute.CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDry winter sparks concerns for intense fire season across CanadaThe Manitoba government has already warned widespread dry conditions might lead to a higher wildfire danger across the province in the coming months.CBC CanadaVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALZimbabwe declares El Nino drought a national disasterZimbabwe declared drought a national disaster, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying the country needs $2 billion in aid to help millions of people who are going hungry. A severe dry spell induced by the El Nino weather pattern is wre...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALNorway power line pits reindeer herders against climate goalsReindeer herder Nils Mathis Sara says he is planning to fight the construction of a 34-mile-long power line through Arctic Norway that would supply renewable power to Western Europe's largest liquified natural gas plant. He says it will ...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALClimate change-induced extreme heat grips West AfricaIn late March and early April, days and nights of extreme heat above 40° Celsius (104°F) gripped many West African countries. Temperatures soared so high in Mali and Burkina Faso they equated to a once in 200-year event, according to the...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDeadly West African heat wave driven by climate changeAs a heat wave with temperatures nearing 50 C stretches from Senegal to Chad, hundreds have died, and climate scientists say temperatures this high would not have been possible without human-induced climate change from greenhouse gas emi...CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWhat caused the storm in Dubai?A storm hit the United Arab Emirates this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, gridlocked traffic and trapped people in their homes. Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, th...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWest Africa's deadly heatwave is man-made: reportClimate scientists have warned that a recent heatwave in West Africa, the worst in the region's living memory, is a sign that extreme temperatures could become more frequent. In late March and early April, many West African countries wer...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALRecord rainfall causes deadly floods in U.A.E., OmanThe dry desert countries of Oman and the U.A.E. are dealing with the aftermath of deadly flash floods caused by more than one year's worth of rain falling in just 24 hours, which some are attributing to climate change.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDubai swamped by heaviest rainfall in 75 yearsThe United Arab Emirates is clearing debris after a torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to homes and businesses. The desert city of Dubai witnessed record rainfall with more than a year and a half's worth of ...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALGreat Barrier Reef hit by coral bleachingSome three-quarters of Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering from coral bleaching, authorities said in a report, days after climate scientists warned the condition was blighting such reefs worldwide.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBogota starts rationing water as reservoirs run lowA spate of hot, dry weather has left the Colombian capital dangerously short of water. Authorities have now sounded the alarm, dividing the city into districts that take turns shutting off water. People are urged to cut consumption to a ...DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEl Nino & climate change behind Southeast Asia heatwaveA heatwave is bringing scorching temperatures to many parts of Southeast Asia. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia are among countries baking in the month-long intense heat.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPhilippines divers plant nurseries for damaged coralA group of scuba diving experts and enthusiasts are setting up coral nurseries in a popular dive spot south of Philippines' capital Manila to help in the propagation and recovery of damaged coral.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCoral reefs experiencing mass bleaching eventOceans around the world are experiencing a mass coral bleaching event, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That means coral in every major ocean basin is turning white, or even dying, because the water ...CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALJellyfish invasion disrupts Venezuela’s fishing, tourismFishermen in Venezuela are warning of an unusual invasion of jellyfish. Millions have appeared off the coast recently, severely affecting much-needed fishing and tourism industries.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndonesia: Dengue Fever cases triple amid warming climateWarmer temperatures are causing a spike in Dengue Fever cases across the world. In Indonesia, the el nino weather pattern and longer monsoon rains are causing deadlier outbreaks. At least 455 people have died since January.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALCoral bleaching found in deeper water, scientist saysScientists have found that coral bleaching is occurring in deeper waters, including in The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, despite its extensive protection.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOlder women 'underestimated' in Swiss climate caseStefanie Brander, one of the more than 2,000 women over 64 who won a court case against Switzerland over climate inaction, was on the frontlines of a protracted legal battle in which she said authorities showed little regard for the olde...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOver 100 dead amid record heat wave in MaliMore than a hundred people have died during a record-breaking heatwave in Mali in West Africa. Temperatures in one town reached 48.5 degrees. Meteorologists say that's the hottest ever recorded on the continent.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCanada at risk for another devastating wildfire seasonFederal officials say Canada is at risk of having another devastating wildfire season this year after an abnormally dry, warm winter with widespread drought and above-normal temperatures forecast this spring and summer.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSwiss women win landmark climate caseThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of Swiss pensioners that their government's failure to act on climate change violated their human rights. It is a landmark decision that could influence legislation across Europe.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEuropean court forces Switzerland to strengthen climate policiesA landmark ruling by the European Court of Human Rights forces Switzerland’s government to strengthen its climate policies and creates a precedent that could pave the way for more climate change courtroom clashes.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALMarch marks yet another record in global heatThe world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALFlooding spreads in Russia, thousands told to evacuateRussia and Kazakhstan ordered more than 100,000 people to evacuate after swiftly melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALSwiss women win climate case at top European courtThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of a group of elderly Swiss women who had argued that their government's inadequate efforts to combat climate change put them at risk of dying during heatwaves.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALMarch sees tenth straight month of record global heatEurope's climate monitor says that March was the hottest on record and the tenth straight month of historic heat, with sea surface temperatures also hitting a "shocking" new high.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGInsurance companies grilling at floods inquiryA federal inquiry into insurers' responses to the catastrophic flooding during 2022 has heard from members of the public impacted by floodwaters, but let down by their insurers in the months and years that followed.ABC
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALChocolate prices hit record highs amid African droughtCatastrophic harvests in Ghana and Ivory Coast have seen the price of cocoa futures more than double this year. They have notched record highs in an unprecedented trend that shows no signs of slowing down, with customers to pay the price.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALGoal of halting forest loss by 2030 at riskThe deforestation rate of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Colombia is dropping, according to new research. However the goal of stopping global deforestation by 2030 is at serious risk due to increasing destruction of other tropical f...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWildfires in Canada blamed for increase in global tree lossMore than half of all the forest lost to fire last year was in Canada thanks to an unprecedented wildfire season, according to an annual survey published by the World Resources Institute.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDry winter sparks concerns for intense fire season across CanadaThe Manitoba government has already warned widespread dry conditions might lead to a higher wildfire danger across the province in the coming months.CBC Canada
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALZimbabwe declares El Nino drought a national disasterZimbabwe declared drought a national disaster, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying the country needs $2 billion in aid to help millions of people who are going hungry. A severe dry spell induced by the El Nino weather pattern is wre...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALNorway power line pits reindeer herders against climate goalsReindeer herder Nils Mathis Sara says he is planning to fight the construction of a 34-mile-long power line through Arctic Norway that would supply renewable power to Western Europe's largest liquified natural gas plant. He says it will ...Reuters
