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Dong Thap implements soft, "nature-friendly" solutions to respond to landslides

Dong Thap province is facing numerous challenges due to the impacts of climate change, subsidence, landslides, flooding, drought, and saltwater intrusion.

Vietnam.vn
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Insurance cover growing in line with increasing catastrophe risk: Swiss Re

While the global natural catastrophe insurance protection gap is estimated to have risen to US $424 billion in 2025, new research from Swiss Re suggests that insurance coverage is growing broadly in line with the increasing catastrophe exposure.

Swiss Reinsurance Company (Swiss Re)
Aerial view of forest grass being burned
Research briefs
Prescribed fires can cut smoke pollution for years, miles beyond burn areas

A Stanford-led study based on two decades of satellite data finds California could cut deadly pollution from wildfire smoke by 20% in active fire years by expanding use of prescribed fire in conifer forests each year.

Stanford University
Two men playing football
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The 2026 World Cup could be the hottest yet

A new analysis finds climate change is increasing the odds of dangerous heat during many 2026 World Cup matches, putting players, fans, and workers at greater risk.

Yale Climate Connections
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Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens

Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down

Guardian, the (UK)
Amboseli national park, Kenya.
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ClimWeb shortlisted for United Nations 2.0 Innovation award

ClimWeb is a digital platform that supports Africa's National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to strengthen early warning systems and climate services.

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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What do we know about Europe's early and intense heatwave in May 2026?

Western Europe experienced an unusually early and intense heatwave during the second half of May 2026, mainly between 21 and 30 May.

Copernicus Climate Change Service
Houses with wildfire smoke in the background
Research briefs
As wildfires increase in the West, so does suppression spending

A new study projects the intertwined relationship between fires and the money spent fighting them.

Eos - AGU