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A low pressure storm system known as a 'bomb cyclone' moves off the coast of the US Pacific Northwest and western Canada

A low pressure storm system known as a 'bomb cyclone' moves off the coast of the US Pacific Northwest and western Canada

Deadly 'bomb cyclone' lashes US Northwest

Weather experts have warned of flash floods, blizzards and debris flows in California and southwest Oregon.

Fang Li, Country Director of World Resources Institute China speaks in China Pavilion during a South-South Cooperation project conference during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan

Fang Li, Country Director of World Resources Institute China speaks in China Pavilion during a South-South Cooperation project conference during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan

COP29 negotiators urge China to pay its climate bill

With developing nations needing trillions of dollars in climate finance funds, China is being asked to contribute more.

A young man adjusts an alarm attached to a tree

A young man adjusts an alarm attached to a tree

Malawian invents flood detector to alert people

Steward Nankhumwa, 24, has developed a flood detector that can warn thousands of people during the rainy season.

Boy sitting on motorized tricycle on a flooded street after Typhoon Man-yi hit the Philippines

Boy sitting on motorized tricycle on a flooded street after Typhoon Man-yi hit the Philippines

Philippines: Sixth typhoon in a month brings deadly floods

The Philippines is cleaning up after Super Typhoon Man-yi hit over the weekend, killing at least eight.

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DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Second life for defunct devices in the EU — Global Us

The EU wants to see more old electrical devices being repaired, and quarry work is killing people in India.

A view of storm ravaged-houses in Viga, Catanduanes province, northeastern Philippines

A view of storm ravaged-houses in Viga, Catanduanes province, northeastern Philippines

Philippines hit by powerful Typhoon Man-yi

The sixth storm to hit the Philippines in a month, Man-yi damaged buildings, downed power lines and uprooted trees.

Picture of typhoons over Pacific

Picture of typhoons over Pacific

Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall in east Philippines

Hundreds of thousands fled their homes ahead of Man-yi, the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in the past month.

Two women and children walk down a street, carrying their belongings and hiding under raincoats

Two women and children walk down a street, carrying their belongings and hiding under raincoats

Philippines hit by another major typhoon, more on the way

Typhoon Usagi, the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in a month, has sent thousands to emergency shelters.

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DW Projekt Zukunft Sendungslogo Englisch (Tomorrow Today)

Tomorrow Today — The Science Show

Sun melts steel / CO2 removal / Ecosystems after floods / The EarthCARE observation satellite / Exoplanetary systems

Environmental activists hold signs calling for an end to the use of fossil fuels

Environmental activists hold signs calling for an end to the use of fossil fuels

COP29: Experts call for reform in climate action process

In an open letter to the UN, experts said it was time for COP to "shift away from negotiations" to concrete action.

The image shows residents on the flooded Pugad island

The image shows residents on the flooded Pugad island

Is climate finance reaching the most vulnerable?

Wealthy countries need to double the amount of money used to help poorer nations cope with a warming world, say experts.

A teenager tries to push a bike through knee-deep floodwaters

A teenager tries to push a bike through knee-deep floodwaters

Climate disaster fund to start paying out in 2025

A fund to help climate-vulnerable nations will start paying out next year say officials at UN climate talks in Baku.

General Director of Heritage at Valencia’s University, Marisa Vazquez

General Director of Heritage at Valencia’s University, Marisa Vazquez

Spain: Initiative restores flood survivors' family photos

A team at the University of Valencia in Spain is restoring precious family photos damaged by flood waters.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stands in front of a Spanish flag as he speaks to reporters at a press conference

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stands in front of a Spanish flag as he speaks to reporters at a press conference

Spain: PM Sanchez announces €3.76 billion in flood aid

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has compared flood assistance to Spain's efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.

A view of people working on laptops installed on a long conference table in front of an illuminated COP29 sign.

A view of people working on laptops installed on a long conference table in front of an illuminated COP29 sign.

COP29 climate conference to start in Azerbaijan

This year's global climate summit will focus on financial aid to help developing nations cope with climate change.

An emotional protester is watched by police during a demonstration in Valencia against against authorities' handling of recent deadly floods

An emotional protester is watched by police during a demonstration in Valencia against against authorities' handling of recent deadly floods

Spain: Thousands protest in Valencia over flood response

Residents of the eastern Spanish city accuse the regional government of failing to issue a flood alert soon enough.

A man walkes through a flooded street during a heavy monsoon rainfall in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

A man walkes through a flooded street during a heavy monsoon rainfall in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

COP29: Will India finally address climate migration?

India is seeing increased climate-induced migration, but its policies still fail to recognize climate migrants.

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DW Projekt Zukunft Sendungslogo Englisch (Tomorrow Today)

Tomorrow Today — The Science Show

AI is changing many fields. Could it also improve weather forecasts and start providing mental health services?

Spanien Valencia 2024 | Aufräumarbeiten nach verheerenden Überschwemmungen in der Region

Spanien Valencia 2024 | Aufräumarbeiten nach verheerenden Überschwemmungen in der Region

Spain struggles with the aftermath of devastating floods

Flooding has killed many in Spain. This extreme weather stems from human-caused climate change.

Dänemark | Debatte um Methansteuer für Rinder

Dänemark | Debatte um Methansteuer für Rinder

Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

Denmark is the first country to start taxing climate-damaging emissions in the agricultural sector.

A member of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) embraces with a local woman, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Sedavi, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024.

A member of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) embraces with a local woman, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Sedavi, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024.

Spain floods: Survivors face loss and devastating aftermath

As solidarity grows through efforts to provide essentials, rescuers remain dedicated to searching for the missing.

King Felipe VI of Spain is protected with an umbrella as angry residents heckle him during his visit to Paiporta, in the region of Valencia, eastern Spain.

King Felipe VI of Spain is protected with an umbrella as angry residents heckle him during his visit to Paiporta, in the region of Valencia, eastern Spain.

Furious flood survivors hurl mud at Spanish royals

Visting Spain's flood-wracked Valencia province, King Felipe and Queen Letizia have been met with anger and frustration.

King Felipe IV of Spain is confronted by an angry crowd in Paiporta, Valencia

King Felipe IV of Spain is confronted by an angry crowd in Paiporta, Valencia

Spain: Angry reception as king visits flood-hit Valencia

An angry crowd confronted King Felipe VI and yelled abuse at him as he visited the flood-hit region of Valencia.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta, a town in the region of Valencia, Spain.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta, a town in the region of Valencia, Spain.

Death toll of Spain's flood victims rises to 217

In Spain's hard-hit Valencia region, rescue efforts have mostly turned to recovery. Dozens of people are still missing.

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja, in the region of Valencia

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja, in the region of Valencia

Spain sends 10,000 more troops, police to flood-hit Valencia

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Spain is carrying out its biggest peacetime army deployment after deadly floods.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta

Spain's severe flooding leaves more than 200 dead

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in large parts of the Valencia region, in eastern Spain.

People trying to clean up in a street filled with debris left by the floodwaters

People trying to clean up in a street filled with debris left by the floodwaters

Thousands gather for cleanup after Spain floods

Thousands of volunteers from all over Spain are gathering in Valencia to help with the cleanup effort.

Cars piled up in street and debris after flash floods hit the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain.

Cars piled up in street and debris after flash floods hit the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain.

Emergency crews search for bodies after Spain floods

More than 200 people have now been confirmed dead in the Valencia region, where the deluge hit. Dozens more are missing.

Firefighters walk as people try to clear up the damage after floods in Massanassa, just outside of Valencia

Firefighters walk as people try to clear up the damage after floods in Massanassa, just outside of Valencia

Death toll from floods in Spain is now over 200

With warnings of more rain on the way, volunteers have joined the cleanup effort after the deadly flash floods.

Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.

Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.

Cleanup underway after Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain

Spain's flood victims angry over crisis response

Residents call the crisis response inadequate, DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz reports from one of the worst-hit communities.

A man takes a photograph of a car crushed by a fallen tree due to the impact of Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday, November 1

A man takes a photograph of a car crushed by a fallen tree due to the impact of Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday, November 1

Typhoon Kong-rey moves from Taiwan to Chinese coast

Schools, offices, restaurants and markets opened up in Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey moved away towards the Chinese coast.

Illustration of a polluted and flooded city surrounded by water

Illustration of a polluted and flooded city surrounded by water

Flooding, heat waves, and severe storms: Can cities adapt?

Faced with more frequent and intense heat waves, storms and floods, how can cities across the world adapt?

A man struggles with his umbrella against gusts of wind generated by Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan

A man struggles with his umbrella against gusts of wind generated by Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey hits land

Typhoon Kong-rey has the strength equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane.

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

Death toll expected to rise after flash floods in Spain

Severe weather warnings are in effect for 10 Spanish regions, including Andalusia, Murcia and Valencia.

Cars are being swept away by the water, after floods preceded by heavy rains caused the river to overflow its banks in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain

Cars are being swept away by the water, after floods preceded by heavy rains caused the river to overflow its banks in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain

How is climate change impacting flooding around the world?

As Europe battles floods, five visualizations to help understand the role climate change is playing in extreme rainfall.

Dunes and trees covered by floodwaters, after rare rainfall hit the Sahara in September

Dunes and trees covered by floodwaters, after rare rainfall hit the Sahara in September

Flooding in Morocco turns Sahara Desert into a lake

In September heavy rain caused lakes to form in the Sahara desert. The water is both a blessing and a curse.

A view of wind and rain battered palm trees lining a debris-strewn road.

A view of wind and rain battered palm trees lining a debris-strewn road.

Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines

Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in the Philippines, causing at least 26 deaths and displacing over 150,000 people.

The Philippine Coast Guard pictured rescuing people after Cyclone Kristine hit

The Philippine Coast Guard pictured rescuing people after Cyclone Kristine hit

Philippines: Cyclone Kristine leaves more than 20 dead

Kristine, also known as Tropical Storm Trami, has killed dozens and forced tens of thousands to flee.

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DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

Threats to Gambia's blue economy, Tunisian olive farming in crisis and an eco hospital in Ghana.

A nomadic herder prays next to his great-grandson while taking shelter from the sun at the nomadic camp in Toukra in N'Djamena, Chad (file photo)

A nomadic herder prays next to his great-grandson while taking shelter from the sun at the nomadic camp in Toukra in N'Djamena, Chad (file photo)

Chad herders face drought, flood devastation

How will Fadoul Saleh and thousands of other Chadian herders survive as the Sahel is hammered by climate change?

A Turkish-flagged power barge is docked in Havana

A Turkish-flagged power barge is docked in Havana

Hurricane Oscar leaves 6 dead in Cuba

The eastern province of Guantanamo has suffered severe damage due to the storm, the president said.

Woman working in restaurant during blackout in Havana, Cuba

Woman working in restaurant during blackout in Havana, Cuba

Cuba: Hurricane Oscar makes landfall amid power outage

The island has been grappling with a nationwide blackout for three days, with most of Havana still in the dark.

Wind gusts twist umbrellas and buffet people during Hurricane Ian in Charleston in South Carolina

Wind gusts twist umbrellas and buffet people during Hurricane Ian in Charleston in South Carolina

What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?

Here's how the Pacific weather phases of El Nino and La Nina can influence extreme weather across the globe.

An ambulance makes its way through floodwaters in Assam state, India

An ambulance makes its way through floodwaters in Assam state, India

How hospitals are dealing with climate change challenges

Hospitals around the world use creative solutions to deal with increasing threats like floods, power cuts and heat.

A damaged home is seen here in East Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

A damaged home is seen here in East Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

Florida residents return, clean up after Hurricane Milton

Evacuees are returning to see what has been left of their homes after Hurricane Milton hit the US state days ago.

A drone view shows debris piled up in front of houses after Hurricane Milton passsed through Englewood, Florida. Image taken October 11, 2024.

A drone view shows debris piled up in front of houses after Hurricane Milton passsed through Englewood, Florida. Image taken October 11, 2024.

US: Biden estimates Milton damages at $50 billion

More than 2 million households and businesses were without power in Florida, and flooding persisted in places.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, pointing at the crowd

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, pointing at the crowd

Hurricane disinformation rampant in US election campaign

Donald Trump is spreading hurricane disinformation on the campaign trail, as Republicans criticize Kamala Harris.

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Symbolbild Hochspannung

What causes static electric shocks?

This week's viewer question comes from Zivayi B. in Zimbabwe.

First responders in the water outside an apartment complex that was flooded from and overflowing creek due to Hurricane Milton

First responders in the water outside an apartment complex that was flooded from and overflowing creek due to Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton: What's fueling stronger storms?

The warming of the ocean's surface is creating tropical storms stronger and more destructive than any we've seen before.