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I am a cocoa farmer. When I say we need training and investment to thrive, take my word for it
28.05.2024
I am a cocoa farmer. When I say we need training and investment to thrive, take my word for it
The land in my home in Ghana is rich. It has diamonds and gold. It has oil and natural gas.…
What is a heat dome? Mexico, Central America and US swelter in extreme temperatures
28.05.2024
What is a heat dome? Mexico, Central America and US swelter in extreme temperatures
Millions of people across Mexico, Central America and parts of the US including Texas and Florida have been sweltering in…
‘Extraordinary’ Atlantic hurricane season predicted in 2024 with links to soaring ocean temperatures
28.05.2024
‘Extraordinary’ Atlantic hurricane season predicted in 2024 with links to soaring ocean temperatures
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season could bring as many as seven major hurricanes, US government forecasters have said. The National…
Most Dutch people cycle every week. How did the low country make it a national pastime?
28.05.2024
Most Dutch people cycle every week. How did the low country make it a national pastime?
Stand still anywhere in The Netherlands and before long cyclists will whizz past you demonstrating all manner of human functions.…
Pakistan heatwave: Hundreds treated for heatstroke as temperatures soar to over 50C
28.05.2024
Pakistan heatwave: Hundreds treated for heatstroke as temperatures soar to over 50C
Parts of Pakistan have been sweltering in more than 50 degrees Celsius with officials saying climate change has sent temperatures…
Mexico is so hot that monkeys, birds and bats are falling dead from trees
28.05.2024
Mexico is so hot that monkeys, birds and bats are falling dead from trees
The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, the government said, with a tragically small…
Why are bottle caps attached to the bottle? Inside the EU directive causing drink spills everywhere
28.05.2024
Why are bottle caps attached to the bottle? Inside the EU directive causing drink spills everywhere
Cracking open a cold coke on a hot day is one of life’s great pleasures, but this summer it will…
Inside Japan’s cat island where felines are worshipped at an altar and said to bring good luck
28.05.2024
Inside Japan’s cat island where felines are worshipped at an altar and said to bring good luck
Cats as far as the eye can see: your idea of heaven or hell? Tashirojima, off Japan’s northeastern coast, is…
Hottest summer ever? Experts reveal what could be in store for Europe in the next few months
28.05.2024
Hottest summer ever? Experts reveal what could be in store for Europe in the next few months
Europe is bracing for its first spell of hot weather this summer as Germany and the Nordics are set for…
Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway
18.05.2024
Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway
Munich Airport faced significant disruption on Saturday morning when climate activists from the Last Generation movement breached the grounds and…
