Le Monde in English1 hour agoSummer 2026 becomes the hottest ever recorded in Western Europe but fails to spark political actionLe Monde in English - Perrine MouterdeAccording to the European Copernicus service, the average summer temperature reached 21.7°C (71°F), well above average, and river flows dropped to …
Le Monde in English2 days agoFrance's biggest fire since 1949, which burned 42,000 hectares this summer, officially extinguishedLe Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPThe blaze that erupted in southwest France had forced the evacuation of around 224,000 people in July. A wildfire that scorched 42,000 hectares in …
Le Monde in English4 days agoNor'easter lashes US with punishing rain and windLe Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPThe violent weather system hit cities including New York, Boston and Philadelphia, killing at least one person and knocking out power for as many as …
Le Monde in EnglishIPCC authors include fossil fuel industry employees, posing a potential conflict of interestLe Monde in English - Raphaëlle Besse Desmoulières, Perrine MouterdeEuropean media outlets have revealed that at least 20 authors of one of the flagship reports from the body responsible for synthesizing the state of …
Le Monde in EnglishOutgoing UN chief makes final push for action on climate change at New York summitLe Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPAntonio Guterres said 'clean energy has gone from alternative to unstoppable' in his speech, calling on the world to avert climate …
Le Monde in EnglishUN chief says fossil fuel majors treat atmosphere like 'open sewer'Le Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPAntonio Guterres slammed the energy industry at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. 'Those who polluted the most, and profited the most, must do far …
Le Monde in EnglishFrench health authority reports almost 8,000 excess deaths over heatwave-struck summerLe Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPWhile the French public health authority's latest figure, 7,919 excess deaths from late May to August 20, was still not final and could rise further, …
Le Monde in EnglishEPA repeals rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plantsLe Monde in English - Le Monde with APRollbacks were meant to fulfill US President Donald Trump’s repeated pledge to 'unleash American energy.' The Environmental Protection Agency said …
Le Monde in EnglishEl Niño: Understanding the weather-disrupting event and why it could break records this yearLe Monde in English - Perrine MouterdeThe El Niño climate anomaly, which occurs in the Pacific every two to seven years, triggers droughts and floods, disrupts entire sectors of the …
Le Monde in EnglishUnited States had warmest summer on recordLe Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the average temperatures from June to August was 23.6°C, exceeding previous records …
Le Monde in EnglishFrance unveils €1 billion farm aid package after summer of drought and heatwavesLe Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPAgriculture Minister Annie Genevard announced a package of measures, including compensation for climate-related crop losses, tax relief for hard-hit …
Le Monde in EnglishFrance recorded 'hottest summer ever,' says environment ministerLe Monde in English - Le Monde with AFPFrance joins Belgium and Britain in recording their hottest-ever summers after a season that scorched Europe, the globe's fastest warming …