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Experts Cite Climate Change

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Experts Cite Climate Change and Forest Management for Europe's Increasing Wildfires

Climate change, drought, and forest planting practices are creating conditions for Europe's largest wildfires, experts say.

Jul 31, 2026, 11:25 PM Deutsche Welle

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The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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El Niño Puts Millions in Eastern and Southern Africa at Risk Amid Intensifying Climate Pattern

The United Nations and partner agencies are mobilizing support to help vulnerable communities in Africa prepare for the worsening impacts of El Niño, expected to continue into early 2027.

UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 3:36 PM

Venetian Fortress of Koules in Heraklion , Crete , Greece .

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Thousands Evacuated Across Europe as Wildfires Rage in Crete, Spain, Portugal, and France

Wildfires fueled by strong winds and rising temperatures have forced evacuations and caused fatalities across multiple European regions, with firefighting efforts ongoing.

BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 12:15 PM

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Super El Niño Expected to Cause Major Economic Losses Across Africa

African Development Bank warns of a $10 billion to $20 billion economic impact and lasting effects on GDP due to a strong El Niño event.

Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 8:08 AM

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Climate Change Threatens Philippines’ UNESCO Rice Terraces, Urgent Restoration Needed

Ifugao’s historic rice terraces face escalating damage from climate-induced weather, with restoration efforts hindered by limited resources.

Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:45 AM

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Climate Change Linked to Unprecedented Wildfires in Europe, WHO Warns

France and Spain battle extensive wildfires amid record heatwaves, with international support and calls for new strategies to cope with rising temperatures.

Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 11:58 PM

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Nigeria Issues Flood Alert for 14 States Amid Intensifying Rainy Season

Authorities warn of moderate flooding risks and urge precautionary measures as Nigeria's rainy season peaks.

Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 12:59 PM

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Countries Face Growing Challenges from Severe Weather Amid Climate Change

Recent events highlight escalating weather-related disasters worldwide, with experts warning of worsening conditions due to climate change.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 9:50 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating At least 12 people have died in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires, with dozens missing and arrests made amid rising concerns over climate-driven fire risks.

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Spain Battles One of Its Deadliest Wildfires with At Least 12 Dead

At least 12 people have died in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires, with dozens missing and arrests made amid rising concerns over climate-driven fire risks.

BBC World | Jul 12, 2026, 6:49 AM

Lake Powell Water Levels Plunge Amid Deepening Western US Water Crisis

Lake Powell, the US’s second-largest reservoir, is nearing unprecedented low levels this year, intensifying concerns over water supply in the US southwest.

Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 6:38 PM

This image of Earth’s city lights was created with data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS). Originally designed to view clouds by moonlight, the OLS is also used to map the locations of permanent lights on the Earth’s surface. The brightest areas of the Earth are the most urbanized, but not necessarily the most populated. (Compare western Europe with China and India.) Cities tend to grow along coastlines and transportation networks. Even without the underlying map, the outlines of many continents would still be visible. The United States interstate highway system appears as a lattice connecting the brighter dots of city centers. In Russia, the Trans-Siberian railroad is a thin line stretching from Moscow through the center of Asia to Vladivostok. The Nile River, from the Aswan Dam to the Mediterranean Sea, is another bright thread through an otherwise dark region. Even more than 100 years after the invention of the electric light, some regions remain thinly populated and unlit. Antarctica is entirely dark. The interior jungles of Africa and South America are mostly dark, but lights are beginning to appear there. Deserts in Africa, Arabia, Australia, Mongolia, and the United States are poorly lit as well (except along the coast), along with the boreal forests of Canada and Russia, and the great mountains of the Himalaya.

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Climate Adaptation Reaches Its Limits, Warns Scientist

A climate scientist cautions that Earth is surpassing its capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 9:40 PM

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French and Italian Winegrowers Face Earliest Ever Grape Harvest

Record-breaking early grape harvests in France and Italy highlight the impact of rising temperatures linked to climate change, raising concerns over future wine quality.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 9:35 PM

World Health Organisation headquarters, Geneva, north and west sides.

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WHO Warns of Hidden Health Risks from Wildfire Smoke Spreading Across Continents

The World Health Organization highlights the growing public health threat posed by wildfire smoke traveling far beyond fire zones amid rising wildfire frequency and intensity due to climate change.

UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 6:10 PM

Largest Tagged Male Great White Shark 'Contender' Travels Up US and Canada Coasts Amid Surge in Shark Sightings

The nearly 14-foot, 1,650-pound great white shark named Contender is moving north along the Atlantic coastline as warming oceans shift shark migration patterns, raising concerns about increased human-shark interactions.

Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 2:32 PM

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France and Spain Assess Damage as Wildfires Continue Across Europe

Greek firefighters battle ongoing wildfires while France stabilizes a massive blaze near Bordeaux with international aid arriving.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:38 AM

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Climate Change Significantly Increases Wildfire Risk in France and Spain, Scientists Report

Researchers link human-caused climate change to heightened wildfire conditions in southwestern France and central Spain, urging enhanced prevention strategies.

France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 11:51 PM

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UN Warns of Escalating Wildfires Across Europe and North America, Emphasizes Prevention

The UN Economic Commission for Europe highlights the growing wildfire threat fueled by climate change and urges stronger prevention and forest resilience measures.

UN News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:41 PM

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Climate Change Doubles Wildfire Risk in Southern Europe, Study Finds

A new report links the major intensification of fire-prone weather in southern Europe to climate change, amid record wildfire seasons across the region.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:43 PM

Seminar of the General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie (in the presence of Laurent Nunez, Secretary of State to the Minister of the Interior).

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France and Spain See Hope Amid Widespread European Wildfires

A major wildfire in southwestern France has stopped advancing, and Spain lifts state of emergency as firefighters continue battling blazes across Europe.

France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 4:03 PM

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Spain Ends Wildfire Emergency as France Sees Hope Amid Cooling Temperatures

Spain lifted its state of emergency over wildfires near Madrid, while firefighters in France expressed cautious optimism as a massive forest fire near Bordeaux showed signs of containment.

CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:02 PM

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France Faces Unprecedented Wildfires; Minister Éléonore Caroit Calls for Global Climate Cooperation

French Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Éléonore Caroit highlights the need for international solidarity and climate governance amid France’s severe wildfire season.

France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

President Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Melania Trump wears a sky-blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible , one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible.

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Trump Family Profits from $1.6 Billion Kazakhstan Tungsten Deal Amid Controversy

Investment by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in a company linked to a U.S.-funded rare earth minerals project in Central Asia raises questions, but experts cite lack of proof.

Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 11:35 PM

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Two Firefighters Die in Crete Wildfire as Southern Europe Battles Multiple Fires

Gale-force winds have intensified wildfires across southern Europe, leading to fatalities, evacuations, and heightened warnings amid a severe heatwave.

BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 7:23 PM

The United Nations Security Council Chamber in New York, also known as the Norwegian Room

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UN Warns Climate-Driven Disasters Reach ‘Nightmare Proportions’ Amid Global Heatwaves and Wildfires

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlights escalating climate crises worldwide, with record temperatures and widespread wildfires causing severe human and economic impacts.

UN News | Jul 29, 2026, 1:06 AM