Keywords: Climate Change


China says global climate action will persist despite absence of some major countries

Global efforts to address climate change will continue regardless of the participation of individual countries, according to China’s environment minister, who reaffirmed support for multilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting in Brussels. Speaking at a gathering co-hosted by China, the......

Ouigo passengers forced to walk final stretch of journey after train breakdown during heatwave

Hundreds of passengers traveling from Paris to Toulouse faced an unexpected ordeal on Saturday when their Ouigo train broke down less than a kilometer from its final destination, forcing travelers to complete the last part of their journey on foot in temperatures approaching 35°C. The train had......

Heatwaves are slowing growth, warns Bank of France governor

Heatwaves are increasingly becoming a drag on economic performance, according to the governor of the Bank of France, Emmanuel Moulin, who warned that rising temperatures linked to climate change are having a measurable impact on growth and financial stability. Speaking on French radio, Moulin noted......

Heatwaves hit low-income neighborhoods hardest, housing report warns

Low-income neighborhoods in France are facing a disproportionate impact from increasingly intense heatwaves, according to a recent report highlighting the growing link between climate change, housing conditions, and social inequality. The study points to a combination of urban, economic, and health-related......

Large coral reef areas may show unexpected resilience to climate change, new study finds

A new international study suggests that large portions of the world’s coral reefs may be more resilient to climate change than previously believed, offering a rare note of optimism for marine ecosystems under growing environmental stress. Presented at a recent ocean-focused conference in coastal......

French education minister calls for morning-only exams amid rising temperatures

France’s Education Minister, Édouard Geffray, has proposed ending afternoon end-of-year examinations, arguing that increasingly high temperatures linked to climate change make such schedules unsuitable for students. Speaking on national radio, the minister said future exams, including those......

Morocco’s seawater desalination strategy gains international recognition

Morocco’s ambitious approach to seawater desalination is attracting international attention as countries around the world search for solutions to growing water shortages caused by climate change and prolonged droughts. Faced with increasing pressure on its water resources, Morocco has adopted......

Global warming reaches 1.37°C as 1.5°C limit approaches

A new international assessment shows that human-driven global warming reached 1.37°C in 2025, placing the planet close to the 1.5°C threshold set under international climate agreements. The findings come from a team of more than 70 scientists who tracked key indicators of the global climate system,......

El Niño poised to push global temperatures to new highs

Climate agencies and meteorological experts are warning that a potentially record-breaking El Niño event is taking shape across the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about extreme weather and further increases in global temperatures. Forecasts suggest the phenomenon could become one of the strongest......