Local Journalist Says Erftstadt Area Has Never Seen Such Devastating Floods
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with German freelance journalist Holger Klein about the devastating flooding in Erftstadt, Germany, a town southwest of Cologne.
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Flood Deaths Are Rising In Germany, And Officials Blame Climate Change
The worst flooding in decades to affect Germany and parts of Belgium has killed more than 100 people as search and rescue efforts for hundreds of missing continue, officials said.
Death Toll Continues To Rise In Devastating German Floods
Dozens of people are dead and dozens more are missing in Western Europe after heavy flooding swept away homes and cars and turned streams into raging rivers.
Torrential Rain And Flooding Are Wreaking Havoc Across Western Germany
The storms also have struck Belgium and other European countries. More than 60 people have died and dozens remain missing. In Germany has a state of emergency and the army has been deployed.
The U.S. Climate Envoy Went To Moscow And Talked About More Than Climate
John Kerry, the former secretary of state and now President Biden's special envoy for climate, is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Moscow since Biden took office.
Merkel's Visit With Biden Will Cap Off Many Ups And Downs With U.S. Presidents
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been a steady presence on the global stage since 2005. The four U.S. presidents she's worked with, however, have varied widely in their styles and priorities.
News Brief: Budget Proposal, FBI's Nassar Probe Criticized, Europe's Climate Plan
Democratic leaders aim to sell their $3.5 trillion budget plan. DOJ watchdog says the FBI failed to properly respond to gymnasts' sex abuse allegations. The EU has a plan to tackle climate change.
President Biden Is Set To Meet With His German Counterpart
Chancellor Merkel visits the White House in what is likely to be her last such meeting after 16 years in power. U.S.-German relations have improved since the Trump era, but there are differences.
European Officials Unveil A Sweeping Plan To Tackle Climate Change
The European Commission has proposed that new gas and diesel cars be phased out by 2035. If enacted, this could push the global auto industry to switch toward electric vehicles even faster.
A Pro Cyclist Rode An Unofficial, Solo Tour De France And Beat The Pack
Lachlan Morton rode the route of the Tour de France and more, going 3,424 miles in 18 days. He's not in the official Tour but did the endurance ride for charity.