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Climate change Europe saw its hottest year on record in 2024 — and the fallout was alarming. Increased levels of carbon dioxide and other human-caused emissions are raising surface temperatures at unprecedented speed. Spain's Valencia region mulls future flood defenses Serdar Vardar | Nicole Ris 48 minutes ago48 minutes ago In 2024, Europe was hit by a series of devastating floods. In Spain's Valencia region, the damage from last October's deluge is still being felt. As local officials propose new defenses, many worry that progress is too slow and too late. https://www.dw.com/en/spains-valencia-region-mulls-future-flood-defenses/video-72249488 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Amid EU climate shift, cities face more floods, extreme heat Tim Schauenberg 10 hours ago10 hours ago Europe saw its hottest year on record in 2024 — and the fallout was alarming. But there was also a flicker of hope, according to the EU's new Copernicus climate report. https://www.dw.com/en/amid-eu-climate-shift-cities-face-more-floods-extreme-heat/a-72241614 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Coastal erosion in western Latvia poses long-term challenge Juri Rescheto 04/14/2025April 14, 2025 Western Latvia boasts idyllic white sandy beaches. The area around Bernati is popular with visitors. But coastal erosion has increased, and swallowed homes. https://www.dw.com/en/coastal-erosion-in-western-latvia-poses-long-term-challenge/video-72224129 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Germany's spring drought stresses nature, farmers Weeks of drought have stressed plants and animals, and could potentially disrupt shipping and harvests. https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-spring-drought-stresses-nature-farmers/g-72194672 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |