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Spain and France battle wildfires described as ‘apocalyptic’
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Spain and France battle wildfires described as ‘apocalyptic’

27 July 2026

By the Climate CentreFirefighters and emergency personnel in Spain and France were today battling separate wildfires on multiple fronts that have been described as apocalyptic, ahead of another forecast heatwave that will make conditions yet more difficult.“What we’re experiencing isn’t a succession of isolated events. It’s the most painful expression of a climate emergency that is making [extreme] Level 6 [...]

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Red Cross: Extreme heat now the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US

Red Cross: Extreme heat now the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US

7 July 2026

By the Climate Centre Warning the public last week of the potentially dangerous heatwave now affecting the eastern US, the [...]

Australian forecasters: Current El Niño could be among most intense since 1950

22 June 2026

By the Climate Centre The Australian Bureau of Meteorology last week joined others in formally declaring that El Niño underway [...]

Australian forecasters: Current El Niño could be among most intense since 1950