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Ecuador rain: Deadly landslides hit Baños

At least six people have been killed in landslides in the central Ecuadorean city of Baños. Several homes were buried underneath tonnes of mud which careered down a hillside following days of torrential rain. More than a dozen people were injured and a main road was cut off. A state of emergency has been declared […]

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Too much of a good thing? Spain’s green energy can exceed demand

4 hours ago By Guy Hedgecoe, BBC News, in central Spain Guy Hedgecoe Spain has invested heavily in wind farms, such as the one at Sierra del Romeral The patchwork plains of Castilla-La Mancha, in central Spain, were once known for their windmills. But now it is wind turbines, their modern-day equivalent, which are much more visible […]

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Spread of tiger mosquito behind rise of dengue fever in Europe

5 days ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter Getty Images Mosquitoes can spread disease from person to person, and from place to place An invasive species of mosquito has set up home in 13 countries in the EU, including France, Spain and Greece, with experts linking their presence to a rise in dengue fever in Europe. Climate […]

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What is the money raised spent on?

18 hours ago By Tim Dodd, BBC News, England PA Media Clean air zones charge drivers of the most polluting vehicles to enter certain areas England’s clean air zones had raised more than £150m for local authorities by the end of last year, a BBC investigation has found. Clean air zones (CAZs) are designed to cut pollution […]

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