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This summer has seen record-high temperatures around the world, but the damaging effects of heat do not stop at the water's edge. In Europe, the Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing elevated temperatures since May, with deadly consequences for delicate underwater ecosystems. Ali Rogin reports.

Following a record heatwave, this week the UK government said the country is implementing the early stages of planning for droughts

Following a record heatwave, this week the UK government said the country is implementing the early stages of planning for droughts

France battles huge wildfires, Britain bakes in record heatwave

Corn crops are now at risk amid wider grain shortages A record heatwave in some of Europe’s key farming regions has put this year&rs

As fires rage across Europe and floods inundate China, scientists caution extreme weather events are likely to happen more often across the globe due to climate change.

In our news wrap Sunday, an ethnic mass killing in Ethiopia has claimed the lives of more than 200 Amhara people, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects an economic slowdown but not necessarily a recession, voters in Colombia head to the polls in presidential runoff, Yellowstone National Park will partly reopen after flooding, and world swimming adopted new rules for transgender athletes.

The United Nations report recommended shifting to regenerative agricultural techniques and eating more plant-based diets as effective reforms.

The ban is mainly focused on luxury goods in an effort to reduce the country’s massive trade deficit. However, olive oil could be added in the future.

Water stress has already reduced expected winter crop yields in Italy and Spain. Exceptionally dry conditions are expected to continue for the next few months.