Indonesia volcano erupts again a day after killing nine

Indonesia volcano erupts again a day after killing nine

Authorities on Monday raised the volcano’s alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system, telling locals and tourists not to carry out activities within a 7km radius of the crater. Roofs of houses collapsed after they were hit by volcanic rocks, and locals were forced to shelter in communal buildings after the eruptions. Residents … Read more

How extreme rain from climate change is ruining potato crops, driving up prices and leaving farmers in deep water

How extreme rain from climate change is ruining potato crops, driving up prices and leaving farmers in deep water

In 2023, the word to describe much of the spike in food prices would have been “heatflation”, as drought and high temperatures affected crop yields around the world, from olive oil in Spain to cabbage in South Korea. This year we are facing a different concept, still undeniably linked to the climate crisis. Let’s call … Read more