Keywords: Climate change


UK heatwave caused more than £1 billion in economic losses, study finds

The United Kingdom's June heatwave cost the economy an estimated £1.15 billion after extreme temperatures reduced labour productivity and working hours across multiple sectors, according to new research released by the London School of Economics (LSE). The analysis highlights the growing economic......

French Environment Minister Monique Barbut remains in government after Macron’s request

French Environment Minister Monique Barbut has agreed to remain in office after President Emmanuel Macron asked her to continue her mission and assured her of his support, her office announced on Wednesday. The minister will stay in charge of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International......

Guadeloupe faces double water crisis as drought and pollution disrupt daily life

Guadeloupe is facing a severe water crisis this summer, with residents experiencing repeated drinking water cuts while authorities also restrict access to some bathing areas due to pollution risks linked to sanitation problems. The French Caribbean territory is dealing with a combination of persistent......

China braces for heavier flooding as peak rainy season intensifies across northern regions

Chinese authorities are preparing for an intensified flood season as meteorologists warn that extreme rainfall is expected to become more frequent and more intense from late July through early August, particularly across northern China. Weather experts say the country has entered its annual peak flood-control......

Great Barrier Reef faces severe bleaching threat as El Niño intensifies climate pressure

The Great Barrier Reef, one of the planet’s most remarkable marine ecosystems, is facing renewed pressure as scientists warn that a severe coral bleaching event could strike the Australian reef system under the influence of a strong El Niño pattern. Stretching for around 2,300 kilometres......

Global hunger affects 645 million people as UN warns conflicts and climate threats could reverse progress

Around 645 million people worldwide experienced hunger last year, representing 7.8% of the global population, according to a new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). While the figures show a modest improvement compared with the peak of the post-pandemic crisis, international......

Morocco ranks 136th in 2026 environmental performance index

Morocco has been ranked 136th out of 177 countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), according to a report produced by Yale and Columbia universities. The country scored 33.11 points out of 100, placing it 13th among countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. Estonia topped......

France unveils €438 million forest investment plan to tackle wildfires and climate risks

The French government is preparing to launch a new national forest strategy backed by €438 million in funding, reinforcing efforts to protect woodlands increasingly threatened by wildfires, drought and the broader impacts of climate change. The initiative, expected to be officially presented on......

Morocco uses artificial intelligence to strengthen water security and detect pollution early

Morocco is turning to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and smart monitoring systems to protect its water resources and improve the early detection of environmental threats affecting dams and reservoirs. With growing pressure on water supplies due to climate change and increasing......