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Weather

Sun or shine - it's all about the climate.

The Earth's atmosphere determines whether we'll experience hot or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clear skies or clouds. Weather is universal - and universally significant. Here's a DW compilation of content.

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UK economy gathers speed despite Brexit woes 10.08.2018

Britain's economy picked up speed in the second quarter despite mounting concerns over a disorderly exit from the European Union. Growth was helped partly by sunny weather and the FIFA Football World Cup.
Deutschland - Unwetter bei Mannheim

After the drought, the storm: German weather chaos continues 10.08.2018

After days of exceptional heat, the rains came in dramatic fashion across northern Germany. Several people were injured by falling trees and travel was severely disrupted.

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French flooding: German missing after hundreds evacuated from campsites 09.08.2018

French rescue teams are still searching for a German man who went missing after a flash flood swept through a German-owned campsite in the Gard region. A police enquiry has begun into the case.

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Great southern drought: Australian farmers crippled, climate action stalled 09.08.2018

Amidst the worst drought in living memory, the world's driest continent is also heating up due to climate change. Critics say too little is being done to prevent increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall.
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Australian state of New South Wales entirely in drought 08.08.2018

All of the Australian state of New South Wales' 800,000 square kilometers of land area is now officially in drought. Farmers have been given permission to shoot kangaroos that compete with livestock for sparse pasture.

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German exports increase - Facebook Finance - Winegrowers welcome warm weather
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10 photos to keep you cool in the searing heat 07.08.2018

As Europe swelters in record-breaking temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius (102.2F), locals may want to escape to somewhere cooler. Here are some photos to remind you what lower temperatures look like.

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Heat kills thousands of fish in River Rhine 06.08.2018

A ton of dead fish has been recovered near the German-Swiss border despite man-made 'cool pools' to prevent fish fatalities. Europe is in the throes of a heat wave that is impacting life in many different ways.
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Hot weather exposes World War II munitions in German waters 02.08.2018

The extreme heat pummeling Germany has helped unearth World War II bombs as water levels drop where battles were once fought. Police have warned against touching the grenades, mines and other possibly live explosives.
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US climate report confirms: 2017 among hottest years ever 02.08.2018

Our planet has failed its annual physical — global warming is melting the poles, heating up oceans, making sea levels rise and contributing to extreme weather, an NOAA report has confirmed.
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Opinion: The German farmers who moan until the cows come home 01.08.2018

Farmers have always received aid, even to help hedge against weather-related risks. But now they are calling for more money because of the European heat wave and that, says Henrik Böhme, is unfair on other companies.
Deutschland - Ernteausfall wegen Trockenheit

Calls for farm support intensify as Europe struggles with heat wave, drought 31.07.2018

Sweltering heat and severe drought across vast stretches of the EU have damaged crops across the bloc. To cope with the difficult situation, farmers in several countries are demanding special aid.

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Climate change and farming: 'Unpredictability is here to stay' 31.07.2018

In many parts of the world, droughts are getting longer, more intense and more frequent. Alex Jones, climate and environment director at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, tells DW about the risk to food security.
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Current heat waves are linked to climate change, scientists confirm 30.07.2018

Climate change has made the extremely high temperatures in Europe more than twice as likely to occur, a new analysis has revealed. How do scientists calculate the link between extreme weather events and climate change?

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DW Business - Europe & Asia 30.07.2018

Zimbaweans go to the polls - Hot weather has hit Germany's farmers hard - More expensive than silver
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Soaring temperatures, wildfires scorch Europe 28.07.2018

Record-breaking temperatures of up to 38 Celcius have caused deadly wildfires, water shortages and damaged crops. Initially seen as a refreshing change, many Europeans now say the heat wave can't end soon enough.
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