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Turtles stranded on UK beaches after storms send them off course

Fifteen turtles have been stranded in the UK and Ireland since November, a high number attributed to stormy weather in the US and Caribbean

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NICASIO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: In an aerial view, the Nicasio Reservoir is seen at 100 percent capacity after a series of atmospheric river events drenched Northern California on January 12, 2023 in Nicasio, California. As several atmospheric river events bring record rainfall to California, reservoirs across state are seeing their levels rise following several years of extreme drought. Marin County's seven reservoirs are now at 100 percent capacity and other major reservoirs in the state are closing in on historic averages. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Environment

California storms didn't solve the state's drought and water crisis

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Bulldozers on a large pile of snow

Environment

Winter storms in US set to continue while Europe sees record warmth

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People walking through floodwater

Environment

What is 'loss and damage' and how is it informed by climate science?

Analysis

Egyptian families walk in the streets of Alexandria on their way to a beach in Alexandria amid a heatwave

Environment

Low-income countries lose almost 7 per cent of their GDP to heatwaves

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Emergency workers patrol a flooded area in Melbourne on 14 October

Environment

Eastern Australia is battling fifth major wave of floods in 19 months

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A destroyed car is seen in the Matanzas Pass after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, U.S., October 1, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello - RC2BSW95BDVH

Environment

Hurricane Ian has left thousands without power and clean water

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Aerial view of dead spruce trees in forest

Environment

The heat and drought in Europe will lead to a huge wave of tree deaths

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A road damaged by flood waters following heavy monsoon rains in Madian, Pakistan

Environment

Deadly Pakistan floods are a climate catastrophe, says UN chief

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Exposed river bed with city skyline in the background

Environment

Heatwave in China is the most severe ever recorded in the world

A long spell of extreme hot and dry weather is affecting energy, water supplies and food production across China

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Environment

Europe’s extreme drought is exacerbating food and energy crises

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Environment

'Dry lightning' sparked the most destructive wildfires in California

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Technology

Heatwave is forcing some UK firms to turn off high-power computers

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Environment

UK prepares for health emergency with 50 per cent chance of 40°C heat

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