After destructive hurricane Helene, the U.S. state of Florida is now preparing for the arrival hurricane Milton.

It is thought that Milton woll make landfall on Tuesday 8 September. Some people believe that Milton is even more dangerous than the revious hurricane.

On 8 September, it was reported that in 2023, some 6.3 million hectres of forest has been los worldwide, due to fires, illegal logging and the removal of trees to make room for agriculture and roads.

Most forest was lost in tropical regions. In 2021, it was agreed that deforestation should be stopped completely in 2030, but these goals will not be met if it continues at the current rate.

On 30 September Switzerland and Italy have agreed on a border-correction between the two countries.

The border runs exactly across mountain tops formed by ice. Global warming has melted these and the icy mountain tops now sit in different positions.

Between 1940 and 2000 the border has shifted 100-150m and that's why the official border has to be corrected.

Hurricane Helena has caused at least 91 fatalities in southern U.S. states. Another 1,000 people are still unaccounted for.

On 30 September it was reported that the hurricane has caused power outsges, flooding and destroyed houses.

The Chinese city of Shanghai is preparing for hurricane Bebinca. Meteorologists believe it will be region's strongest hurricane in 75 years.

Some 400,000 people have been evacuated and hundreds if flights have been cancelled.

Forest fires in Portugal have caused 3 fatalities on 17 September.

The largest fire rages south of Porto.

Central Europe has experienced heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides. Thousands of people have been evacuated and more rain is predicted.

Affected countries include Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

16 deaths have been reported as of 17 September. In Austria, Poland and Czechia, dams have collapsed.

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