July may surpass hottest month in recorded history says World Meteorological Organization
July at least equalled, and may even have surpassed, being the hottest month in recorded history, says the World Meteorological
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Historic temperature peaks in dry, cool July for Finland
July 2019 will be remembered for breaking records for both freezing nights and blistering days at Finland’s meteorological measuring stations.
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Nearly 3,000 people, 50 aircraft mobilized to fight wildfires in Russia
Nearly 3,000 people and 50 aircraft are working to extinguish wildfires across Russia said the country’s aerial forest protection service
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Lake waters in Finland exceptionally warm after record temperatures
The surface waters of lakes across Finland are significantly warmer than usual for this time of year. The surface water
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Reindeer struggling to stay cool as unusual heat hits northern Finland
A pair of enterprising reindeer hit the beach in northern Finland last Tuesday as the mercury rose to 28 degrees
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Arctic summer 2019: record heat, dramatic ice loss and raging wildfires
Never before have temperatures this high been registered at this time of year. June 2019 was the warmest ever on
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Heat warning issued for 7 communities in Canada’s Northwest Territories
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for seven Northwest Territories communities, in Northern Canada. Temperatures in Kakisa, Enterprise, Fort
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Cooler summer weather has positive effects in Finland
This summer has been exceptionally cool in Finland so far, but some say there are upsides to the low temperatures.
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Arctic winds chill Finland in July
July has been unusually cool in Finland, with highs barely reaching 20 degrees Celsius. In June, the mercury hit 32
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Swedish farmers cautiously optimistic about harvest after last year’s drought
After last summer’s extreme drought wreaked havoc on crops all around the country, the Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF) says
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Wildfire in Anchorage, Alaska forces rapid response
A fast-moving wildland fire erupted in east Anchorage Tuesday afternoon. What officials are calling the Campbell Park Fire was first
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Temperatures nearing all-time records in Southcentral Alaska
It reached 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27.8 degrees Celsius) in Anchorage on Saturday. Hot by Southcentral Alaska standards, and three degrees
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Water levels unusually low across Beaufort Delta region, in northwestern Canada
Water levels have been noticeably low across the Beaufort Delta region, in northwestern Canada, this summer. “It’s the lowest I’ve
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Local councils in Sweden more interested in climate change preparedness
After last year’s scorching summer in Sweden, more local municipalities are keen on being prepared for the extreme weather that
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Finnish farmers expect quality strawberry season, but hope for more rain
The main strawberry harvest season is just beginning, says the farming organisation ProAgria. So far this summer’s weather has offered
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