4 h. ago Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to category three system as it closes in on Darwin

It is the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with sustained winds of 120km an hourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it closes in on Darwin today, making it the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.Northern Territory Emergency Service issued an emergency warning for Cape Don to Minjilang, advising households to “take shelter now” ahead of a predicted landfall in Darwin this evening. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago The two extraordinary young activists making me feel optimistic at Cop30

In today’s newsletter: Despite valid criticisms, the summits are filled with smart, passionate people dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt is easy to criticise the UN climate conferences. But unless you’ve been, there’s one wonderful, almost miraculous, thing that you may not be aware of: it is a beautiful gathering of humanity, people from virtually every country on Earth, all thrown together in common cause.What’s more, many are incredibly smart, passionate and dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis. The more of them you meet, the more your hope grows that global heating can be defeated.Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis findsTropical cyclone Fina intensifies to category two and could hit NT coast on FridayEngland’s Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘ Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Tropical cyclone Fina intensifies to category two and could hit NT coast on Friday

If it makes impact on Friday, it would be the earliest cyclone of the season to make landfall in Australia since 1973Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereIf tropical cyclone Fina crosses the Northern Territory coast on Friday, it could equal the earliest cyclone to make landfall in Australia.Fina intensified to category two storm on Wednesday night, the Bureau of Meteorology said, and was moving east about 370km north-east of Darwin before making an expected turn south on Thursday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tropical cyclone Fina on torrential path to hit northern Australian coast this week

If it makes impact on Friday, it would be the earliest cyclone of the season to make landfall in Australia since 1973Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereIf tropical cyclone Fina crosses the Northern Territory coast on Friday, it could equal the earliest cyclone to make landfall in Australia.Fina, a category one cyclone about 370km north-east of Darwin, was moving east and expected to intensify to category two before turning south on Thursday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brit tourist crushed to death by own van in cyclone while travelling in Australia – as devastated family pay tribute

A BRIT tourist was crushed to death by her van in a cyclone while travelling in Australia, an inquest heard. Eleanor Thompson, known as Ellie, was discovered under the vehicle in Burringbar, New South Wales, on March 11. An inquest heard severe tropical cyclone Alfred had hit Australia from February 22 up until March 8...

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa could affect UK as Met Office explain storm's horror route

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm, with 175mph winds. The Met Office said it could affect UK weather.

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3 w. ago As the Atlantic ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm due to warming oceans linked to climate change

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