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Extreme heatwaves 'are endangering quality of European delicacies'

That's according to Begoña García Bernal, a regional agriculture minister in Extremadura, where the world-famous jamón ibérico ham is produced.

Climate

Ancient hiking trail revealed as Swiss glacier retreats by 15 metres

An Alpine path between two glaciers in Switzerland is emerging for what a local ski resort says is the first time in at least 2,000 years after the hottest European summer on record.

Green News

Viking arrows and long lost Roman 'ghost village' revealed by drought

Rivers across the world are drying up, exposing everything from sunken Dinosaur bones to a Spanish Stonehenge. The latest find is an abandoned Roman military camp.

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Extreme heatwave that has ravaged Jordan has had a negative impact on lives

As the extreme heat wave that has ravaged Jordan has negatively affected life, the municipality of Amman has decided to spray water with the sprinkler method in the city center, in particular in commercial areas.

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Green News

600-year-old Buddha statues revealed by China’s devastating drought

Low levels in lakes, rivers and reservoirs have led to rolling blackouts and concerns about vital food crops.

Green News

These are the A-list celebrities accused of violating drought rules

As California struggles to conserve water during a devastating drought, some celebrities have been bending the rules.

Green News

Before and after photos reveal shocking melt of Swiss glaciers

Climate change is decimating Switzerland’s famous glaciers. By the end of the century, they could have all but disappeared.

Travel News

Lake Garda, Italy: Tourists shocked by drought devastation

Italy's largest lake is losing 2 cm of water a day as an unprecedented drought grips the country and much of Europe.

My Europe Series

UK farmers' fields dry out amid heatwave and drought

Here is a look at how the UK heatwave is impacting farmers.

Europe News

Desperate for water: European drought crisis in pictures

France, Italy, Spain, Serbia, Hungary and beyond -- this selection of photographs shows the European countries struggling with the shortage of water.

France

'We fought all night': A thousand firefighters battle Bordeaux blaze

The fire has forced the closure of a major motorway near the city as temperatures hit 40 degrees again in the latest heatwave.

World News

How is Europe tackling unprecedented water shortages?

Countries across Europe are taking emergency measures as water levels hit new lows and temperatures continue to soar.

World News

The most striking images from last week's top stories

Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that made the news this week.

Portugal

Portugal sets July heat record as severe drought continues

Some 45% of mainland Portugal is in “extreme drought”, while only 3mm of rain fell during July.

Europe News

France faces third heatwave of the summer amid severe drought

There are water restrictions in several southern European countries due to drought.

Green News

Scientists urge governments to plan for ‘climate endgame’

Governments need to look at the “worst case scenario” outcomes of climate change, scientists have warned.

Green News

Spain: Shops must keep doors shut and limit air con to save energy

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new package of energy saving measures last week.

Europe News

France and parts of England experience driest July on record

The low rainfall in both countries has been coupled with a summer of unprecedentedly high temperatures, which topped 40 degrees Celsius in England in July for the first time ever.

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Portugal: Forest fire breaks out north of Lisbon

Portugal battled major forest fires over the weekend as temperatures rose sharply.

Green News

Why you shouldn’t get an air conditioner this summer

Thinking about buying an air conditioner to beat the summer heat? Climate campaigners want you to think again.

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