Von der Leyen: Paris climate deal still ‘best hope for all humanity’
The EU chief’s remarks came just hours after Donald Trump yanked the U.S. from the landmark climate accord.
Hurricanes
Cyclone Chido deaths rise in south-east Africa as Mayotte toll remains unclear
Powerful storm in drought-hit region confirmed to have killed 45 people in Mozambique and 13 in MalawiMayotte before and after: satellite images show damageThe death toll from Cyclone Chido has continued to rise, with authorities confirming that 45 peo…
Florida has a weird political culture. It’s about to take over the White House.
Donald Trump’s Florida-centric Cabinet picks will mean the state’s peculiar mix of laissez-faire economics and moral conservatism will define the administration.
Europe’s climate leadership at COP29: Trump comeback turns up heat on EU
Deadly floods in Spain and in central and eastern Europe, as well as devastating hurricanes in the US, are just some of the recent potent reminders of climate change. From November 11, world leaders are huddling in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku for the CO…
Who could be in Kamala Harris’ Cabinet? Here are the leading contenders.
If Kamala Harris wins the election, she will likely approach the task of filling out her Cabinet and West Wing much like she did when she took over Joe Biden’s campaign operation this summer. While she’ll ensure her closest advisers and key Cabinet members are people she personally trusts, there will be some continuity with […]
Meet Elon Musk’s man in Washington
The SpaceX billionaire is forging new ties with a federal telecom official who could help funnel billions of dollars to his company if Trump is elected.
Elon Musk’s politics are crashing hard into his business
It’s now more difficult than ever to separate Elon Musk the businessman from Musk the political figure.
How scientists pinpoint climate’s ‘telltale signs’ on Hurricanes Milton and Helene
POLITICO discussed the emergence of attribution science and the human fingerprints on Helene and Milton with Gabriel Vecchi, a Princeton University professor of geosciences.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida after DeSantis warns of fatalities
It made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening; DeSantis warned earlier in the day of the likelihood of storm-related deaths in the state.
Elon Musk amplifies hurricane disinformation while boosting Trump
The billionaire is using the power of his social media platform to spread falsehoods that officials say are hampering recovery efforts.
Weather tracker: tail end of Hurricane Kirk to bring gusts and rain to Europe
Hurricane activity is strong in Atlantic while months of below-average rainfall in South America leads to droughtHurricane Kirk is heading towards Europe. At its peak strength in the mid-Atlantic, Kirk reached category 4 status with maximum wind speeds…
September brings record-breaking floods to cities in Africa, Europe and Asia – video
The month of September has seen record-breaking floods across parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. Hurricanes and heavy rains have left towns and cities submerged and triggered the mass displacement of people. Climate scientists have said that many of the…
Weather tracker: Flooding in Mexico and India as Europe prepares for cold spell
Hurricane John is moving along Mexico’s north-east coast, while India experiences monsoon levels of rainfallOn Monday, Hurricane John hit the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, having intensified from a tropical storm to a category 3 hurricane in less t…
Spain calls for disaster ‘pause clauses’ for developing nation debt
Spanish Treasury warns that shocks such as droughts or hurricanes could accelerate debt crises
Weather tracker: Francine looking likely to be next Atlantic hurricane
An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is moving landward, and is expected to bring intense rainfallFrancine could soon be the next to be ticked off the list of Atlantic hurricane storm names this week. On Friday, a broad area of low pressure em…
Weather tracker: Storm Debby leaves power cuts and flooding in its wake
Meanwhile, a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic is likely to develop into a named storm within daysStorm Debby, which initially struck Florida as a hurricane, caused widespread destruction as it moved up the east coast, leaving many without power and…
Weather tracker: US experts predict one of most active hurricane seasons on record
First warning of 2024 issued more than a month before start of official season, as parts of Europe engulfed in African dustLast week, the US National Hurricane Center issued its first advisory of the year, more than a month before the official start of…
2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be ‘extremely active’ due to hotter oceans and La Niña
This is the highest prediction for hurricanes that CSU has ever issued with its April outlook.
Humanitarian groups urge leaders to act on threat from extreme heat
Extreme heat is one of the most deadly problems from climate change even though it receives less attention than other knock-on effects like hurricanes and flooding, two of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations warned Thursday.
Anti-green backlash hovers over COP climate talks
War, a fossil fuel boom and populist revolts are sapping the optimism from the fight against climate change. And then there’s Trump.
Weather tracker: Hurricane Lee to strengthen as it nears US east coast
Storm to continue north-westwards across Atlantic, while European temperatures to fall closer to averageHurricane Lee, the 12th named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, will continue on its north-westwards trajectory across the Atlantic Ocean…
Weather tracker: Hurricane Idalia leaves trail of damage in Florida
Category 3 storm causes extensive flooding in south-east US, while heavy rain and winds also hit France and ItalyOn Wednesday Hurricane Idalia struck northern Florida, bringing damaging winds and torrential rain. It made landfall near Keaton Beach on F…
Weather tracker: tropical storm makes landfall in California for first time in 84 years
Storm Hilary expected to cause severe flooding, as other parts of US and Mexico put under extreme heat warningsFor the first time in 84 years, a tropical storm has made landfall in California. Tropical Storm Hilary, with maximum sustained wind gusts of…