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Fires in Indonesia caused by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon have devastating effects on local fauna, with orangutans and birds dying en masse and serious health problems arising for animals due to toxic smoke. (translated)

Pre veľké požiare indonézske orangutany strácajú vedomie a vtáctvo hromadne hynie. El Niño radikálne mení počasie

The tragedy in Nepal, caused by the climate crisis and melting glaciers, is not a natural disaster, but rather an illustration of the justice crisis, in which those who bear the least responsibility for global warming are facing the worst consequences. (translated)

Tragédia v Nepále nie je prírodnou katastrofou. Je katastrofou spravodlivosti

So summer is coming to an end. Fires, the extent of which cannot be compared to the past, caused damages worth 500 million euros, claims the association of French insurers. Fortunately, no ordinary citizen died in them, but still three firefighters did. It wasn't much better elsewhere. If we don't want this to happen... (translated)

A devastating flood in Nepal was caused by a collapse in the mountains, which may suggest that similar disasters will occur more frequently as a result of the climate crisis. (translated)

Ničivou povodeň v Nepálu spustil kolaps vysoko v horách. Podobných událostí může přibývat

The Brno project Zalejme.cz motivates residents to water trees that are facing serious water stress and are at risk of damage due to extreme drought this year. (translated)

Bez pomoci uschnou. Stromy na dnešní podmínky nejsou zvyklé, brněnský nápad lidi motivuje k zalévání

Czech cities are struggling with the problems of extreme heat and drought, and experts recommend adjusting their structure by reducing lawns and channels in favor of meadows and rain gardens. (translated)

Méně trávníků a kanálů, více luk a dešťových záhonů. Jak města přizpůsobit sílícím vedrům?

The article addresses the growing pressure of mass tourism on the locations we travel to, highlighting the negative impacts on housing, wages, quality of life, and nature, and pointing out the protests of local residents who are trying to express their disagreement with unsustainable tourism development. (translated)

Masový turismus roste. Co naše dovolená dělá místům, kam jezdíme?

As a result of a glacier collapse, a catastrophic flood has struck the region of Tibet and Nepal, which has so far claimed at least 165 lives and threatens the lives of about 1500 other people, including many tourists. (translated)

Katastrofu v Tibetu a Nepálu zavinil sesuv ledovce. Bojuje se o život asi 1500 lidí včetně stovek turistů

While our government politicians scream something about the end of the climate crisis, China has taken the opportunity in recent years. They have initiated investments in renewable sources and new technologies because they can profit from them. (translated)

The idea that a few rain showers will solve the drought is probably as rational as the belief that the Earth is flat. The government should say what specifically it is doing to retain water in the landscape, instead of promising castles in the air. Those will not retain water. Not a drop. (translated)

The article analyzes the financial resources allocated by Brno for environmental protection and points out that although the city is investing more than in the past, the statistics may not fully reflect the actual needs and effectiveness of environmental policy, especially in the context of extreme drought and the deteriorating state of public greenery. (translated)

Méně než za Onderky, více než za Vokřála. Kolik dává Brno na životní prostředí a proč čísla neříkají vše

The article by Samuel Kováčik emphasizes the seriousness of the climate crisis and the need for carbon neutrality, while criticizing widespread misconceptions about the causes of climate change that are linked to human activity, and warning of the increasing extreme weather fluctuations. (translated)

Klimatická výzva

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the era of prosperity and carefree living is over, in the context of current political and climate crises, emphasizing the need for a realistic approach to addressing the dramatic changes and challenges we face. (translated)

Potvrzeno z nejvyšších míst: Bezstarostné časy skončily suchem
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The Panama Canal Authority announced operational restrictions due to a water shortage caused by the El Niño phenomenon, which will reduce the number of ships passing through the canal from 34 to 32 daily and may have far-reaching impacts on the global economy and commodity prices. (translated)

Panamský průplav omezuje provoz kvůli El Niñu

Summer 2026 in Europe brought extreme heat waves and drought, leading to debates and disputes among politicians instead of the expected unity, with France recording a record number of deaths due to high temperatures and evaluating the situation as "unprecedented." (translated)

Evropa toto léto hořela. Politiky to místo jednoty vedlo ke sporům

The article analyzes the transformation of weather forecasting into a billion-dollar global market, emphasizing the growing importance of accurate meteorological predictions for various industries seeking competitive advantages related to climate change and extreme weather events. (translated)

Biznis s oblohou: Ako sa predpovedanie počasia mení na miliardový globálny trh

The article deals with the current measures of the Czech government led by Andrej Babiš in response to the extreme drought affecting the country, and critically points to the previous ignorance of the climate crisis by the opposition and some political groups. (translated)

Vrtěti psem: Macinka dříve klimatickou krizi rušil, teď se Babiš modlí za déšť. Jak vláda řeší extrémní sucho

While wells are drying up for the Czechs and farmers are calculating damages, Petr Macinka mocks real drought from his couch because "it just rained at night." This cynical trolling and ignoring of the climate crisis is pure political irresponsibility. People in the countryside are dealing with missing water, but for (translated)

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This is not a joke. This is the raw arrogance of a person who, with a glass of sparkling wine, mocks people whose country is dying. Macinka returned from vacation, sat down in the studio XTV, and with a smirk stated that "galactic intersucco" is just hysteria because he was easily doing fine every other day on vacation. (translated)

Meteorologist Martin Adamovský from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute warns that even in September, a heatwave may arrive, the consequences of which could be even more pronounced due to extreme weather and related storms, and emphasizes the institute's efforts for more accurate forecasts and innovations in the warning system. (translated)

Vlna veder může dorazit i v září. Nemusí být silnější, ale důsledky budou ještě větší, říká meteorolog