Tag: climate change
Conspiracy theorists claim blue paint can save homes
As wildfires ravaged central Chile, a number of posts have been circulating online claiming that buildings or objects painted blue are immune to the fires. Why? Well, these accounts claim…
The 2024 Events That Could Change the World
2023 was a year of events that arguably mark significant changes in an ever-shifting world: another war in the Middle East, unprecedented extreme weather events, the first new NATO member…
2023 was a tumultuous year in France
France encountered severe turbulence over the past 12 months, roiled by a long and bitter battle over pension reform as well as crippling droughts, sizzling heatwaves and nationwide rioting. FRANCE…
Greece wildfires: ‘Hundreds of firemen are still battling the blazes’
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 08:56Modified: 26/07/2023 – 15:02 03:14 greece © france 24 “Three fires are still ongoing in Rhodes, Corfu and the island of Evia, where the news appeared…
Water of Florida hits hot tub levels, exceeding 37.8°C two days in a row
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 19:49 05:13 Temperatures continue to soar across parts of the United States and it’s resulted in ocean temperatures heating up. In waters around the southern state of Florida the temperature of water has breached a record 38 degrees celcius. For more, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr. Chloe Brimi-Combe, Climate Scientist at Wegner Center University. Read more on related topics: source site-33
Mediterranean gripped by wildfires: Blazes spread in Croatia, Italy and Portugal
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 16:10Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:20 01:29 Firefighters in Greece continue to battle blazes on popular tourist islands. The effort continuing a week blazes first erupted on the mainland. Temperatures in the country are expected to come down from tomorrow, but strong winds continue to pose a problem. Firefighters in host of countries around the Mediterranean have been battling blazes including in Croatia, Portugal and Italy. FRANCE 24’s Jennie Shin reports Read more on related topics: source site-37
Hot-tub level: Florida ocean records ‘unprecedent’ temperatures
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 16:06Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:18 01:41 Staying on the theme of the effects of climate change visible this summer. Water in the US State of Florida’s Manatee…
Volunteers and experts in Australia are working to try and save dozens of pilot whales – France 24
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 16:13Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:28 01:22 For a second straight day, volunteers on Western australia are working to save dozens of pilot whales that have been stranded…
How climate change could affect Mediterranean tourism
Destructive fires, temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and tourists dodging possible catastrophe by staying home. Will climate change end up transforming tourism – not least in the Mediterranean?…
Fires rage in Greece as military mourns water-dropping plane pilots killed in crash
A Greek air force water-dropping plane crashed while diving into a wildfire in southern Greece on Tuesday, killing both pilots, as authorities battled blazes that have been raging for days…