Focus on Weather
Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain
Gusts of up to 92mph have been recorded overnight in Capel Curig in North Wales.
Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony
International climate case at UN court debates obligations to combat climate change, aid vulnerable nations, and cut emissions.
‘Scary’ drought empties one of Bosnia’s largest lakes
"The year 2024 was exceptionally bad for the functioning of the power plants": Elektroprivreda executive
Natural disasters cause $310bn in economic losses in 2024: Swiss Re
It marks the fifth consecutive year that insured losses have topped $100 billion.
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual
Environment Canada says climate change is causing Canada's temperatures to rise at a rate that's about twice the global rate of warming.
Climate Investment Funds board backs $500 million Ethiopia nature plan
CIF backs a $500M plan to restore degraded land in Ethiopia, protect forests, boost food security, and fight climate change.
Texas extreme winter cold could challenge power grid in early 2025
This winter is forecast to bring sudden bouts of extreme cold to Texas that could test the state's electric grid in early 2025.
South Africa sets climate finance and debt relief as G20 presidency focus
South Africa, the first African nation to lead the G20, will focus on mobilizing finance for climate disaster-stricken countries.
Eletrobras’ Santo Antonio power plant bouncing back after historic Brazil drought
Santo Antonio, one of Brazil’s largest hydroelectric plants, stayed operational during extreme drought.
Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to deal with drought
The Panama Canal plans a $1.6B reservoir to tackle drought but faces opposition.
