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Climate change
Climate change refers to the shift in weather associated with an increase in global average temperatures. While climate has varied throughout history, the extreme changes seen recently appear to be the result of of human activity and industrial developments since the mid-20th century.
Tourists watch a wildfire burn in a forest area near Arcachon Bay from Gujan-Mestras, in the Gironde area of France, amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of the country. Photo: Reuters
Environment

Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee

24 Jul 2026
Residents watch the flames of a wildfire in the municipality of Mortagua, Portugal, on Saturday. Around 1,200 firefighters were trying to tackle the blaze, which injured at least nine people. Photo: EPA
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Europe heat: Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as temperatures rise again

07 Jul 2026
Pedestrians walk under a scorching sun at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Expect record heat in Hong Kong this year as ‘super’ El Nino approaches

02 Jul 2026
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Heatwaves can have harmful effects on human health. Photo: AFP
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Japan has a new category for heatwave days: ‘cruelly hot’

03 May 2026
New research reveals the true economic cost of carbon emissions, linking major polluters to trillions in climate damages. Photo: dpa
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Study Buddy (Challenger): New study highlights alarming economic impact of carbon emissions

19 Apr 2026
Visitors at the archaeological site Delphi, a Unesco World Heritage site in Greece at risk of being destroyed by climate change. Photo: AFP
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Greece’s historic archaeological sites get climate-change check-up

15 Apr 2026
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Although they are small, microalgae play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. Photo: Shutterstock
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How microalgae help fight climate change

10 Apr 2026
Microalgae are some of the oldest forms of life on Earth, and scientists have identified more than 30,000 species. Photo: Shutterstock
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How microalgae reduce greenhouse gases and fight climate change

10 Apr 2026
A kapok tree blooms with vibrant red flowers while retaining green foliage that typically would have shed during winter, in Hong Kong on March 15, 2026. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong’s kapok ‘hero trees’ lose their glory as climate warms

04 Apr 2026
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Glaciers in Austria have shrunk by an average of about 20 metres during the observation period of 2024 and 2025. Photo: dpa
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Glaciers in Austria are shrinking after warm winter and early summer

27 Mar 2026
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