The blaze on the island of La Palma has driven some 4,000 residents from their homes and burned about 10,000 acres. Wildfires also broke out in Greece.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
Kerry Says U.S. and China Must Set Aside Politics to Tackle Climate Change
John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, is in Beijing for three days of talks between the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gas pollution.
Benjamin Netanyahu Leaves Hospital
The Israeli prime minister spent Saturday night in a hospital after feeling dizziness, but was said to be in “excellent condition” on Sunday.
Europe Heat Wave Expected to Send Temperatures Close to Record Highs: What to Know
More scorching weather is expected in the southern part of the continent in the coming days, with experts anticipating records. Here’s what to know.
New Heat Wave Descends on Europe, as It Struggles to Adapt
European governments have been slow to put in place broader mitigation strategies for extreme heat, allowing deaths to increase. This year may be no different.
Surviving Extreme Heat
A dispatch from Phoenix.
Compounding Disasters
America’s compounding natural disasters show the reality of climate change.
Your Thursday Briefing: Biden Vows Not to ‘Waver’ After NATO Summit
Also, Chinese hackers hit the State Department, ocean temperatures rise and Milan Kundera dies.
The Once and Future Climate Emergency
Heavy rains have caused catastrophic flooding and soaring temperatures are heating up oceans and cities. But emergency response often seems more popular than prevention on many issues.
After a Bitter Fight, European Lawmakers Pass a Bill to Repair Nature
The measure would require E.U. countries to restore damaged natural habitats.