Floods
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Rain bombs and megaflash lightning: Australia experiences unprecedented weather
In the Spotlight Nine people have been killed during days of torrential rainfall and flooding
By The Week Published
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The most extreme weather events in 2021
In Pictures Link between climate change and worsening weather established in pivotal year
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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‘River in the sky’: what caused the devastating Pacific north-west flooding?
In Depth Vancouver cut off from rest of Canada as heavy rainfall triggers deadly landslides
By The Week Staff Published
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Climate change: the cities most at risk
feature Urban populations face increasing threat of natural disasters from warming temperatures
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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What causes flooding?
feature Government hopes £5.2bn flood defence plan and lower emissions can protect UK homes and businesses
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Gulf Stream collapse explained
feature Study warns of famine, extreme cold and rising sea levels if planet’s key heat distributor shuts down
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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China floods sharpen focus on Xi Jinping’s ‘lack of urgency’ on climate change
In Depth Death toll mounts as tens of thousands flee homes following ‘worst rainfall in a millennium’
By The Week Staff Published
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Is climate change reversible?
In Depth US envoy says COP26 will be ‘pivotal moment’ in ‘decisive year’ for environmental issues
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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‘The ‘party elite’ designed the rules - and alongside them the get-out clauses’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Frontrunner to replace Angela Merkel on back foot after Germany flood ‘sniggering’
Speed Read Catastrophic extreme weather may hand boost to rival Green Party campaign
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Wobbling’ Moon will cause worldwide flooding, Nasa warns
In the Spotlight Lunar cycles may mean an increase in floods across coastal cities, first-of-its-kind study finds
By The Week Staff Published
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Weather warning: threat to life as rains deluge UK
Speed Read North-west England, Wales and parts of the west country experiencing heavy rainfall
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Are UK food prices about to surge?
In Depth Crops washout and coronavirus panic buying causing widespread shortages
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What to expect from Storm Jorge
In Depth Many parts of the UK and Ireland are braced for more flooding and 70mph winds
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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