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Hottest Decade on Record Triggers Global Climate Alarm

The World Meteorological Organization says 2015-2025 were the hottest 11 years on record, with 2025 ranking second or third and 2024 the hottest year at about 1.55C above pre-industrial levels; glacier mass loss was among the worst on record, and UN officials warn the planet is in a climate emergency ahead of COP30.

6 months ago•Source: Reuters

Storm Marta floods Iberian fields as Spain and Portugal tally crop losses and seek aid

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38.32 min•8 months ago

Storm Marta floods Iberian fields as Spain and Portugal tally crop losses and seek aid

Torrential rains and strong winds from Storm Marta inundated fields across southern Spain and parts of Portugal, prompting evacuations, transport disruptions and about 750 million euros in agricultural and forestry losses as farmers push for government relief.

via Reuters