Climate change leading to heavier downpours, scientists warn as floods hit western Europe

Determining the role of climate change in last week’s relentless downpours will take at least several weeks to research, scientists said on Friday.

Climate change leading to heavier downpours, scientists warn as floods hit western Europe

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At least 170 dead from floods in western Europe, lengthy rebuilding ahead

By Saturday, waters were receding across much of the affected regions, but officials feared that more bodies might be found in cars and trucks that were swept away.

At least 170 dead from floods in western Europe, lengthy rebuilding ahead

The “immense impact” of the Amazon regions that now emit more carbon than they absorb

© Getty Images Researchers link changes in the Amazon rainforest to deforestation Deforestation and climate change are altering the Amazon rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a new study. Significant areas of the largest rainforest on the planet have begun to emit more CO2 of which they absorb. The southeastern area is the […]

The “immense impact” of the Amazon regions that now emit more carbon than they absorb