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Farmers warn dry winter threatens crops in northern Italy

Italy’s farmers suffered through record-breaking droughts last summer. Winter has brought little relief.

Climate

Why climate change spells ‘disaster’ for Spain’s prize Ibérico ham

Between 15 and 20 per cent fewer Iberian pigs will be slaughtered this year.

Green News

We’ve invested in energy, now it’s water’s turn, argues WaterAid CEO

WaterAid CEO Tim Wainwright explains why meetings like the World Economic Forum in Davos aren’t doing enough for climate change adaptation.

Climate Now

Was 2022 a year of freak weather events or a climate change milestone?

In partnership with Copernicus

Were heatwaves and cold snaps in 2022 the new normal for our warming planet?

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Green News

In photos: The most striking environmental images of 2022

As we approach the end of the year, we take a look back at photos that tell 2022's climate story.

Culture news

Climate Change threatens the sound of music in Swiss and French forest

The sound of music is under threat as climate change increasingly impacts the livelihoods of classic instrument makers.

Climate

Extreme weather became the European norm in 2022: A video recap

At least one extreme weather event has plagued Europe every week since August.

My Europe Series

'Who knows for how long': Spain prepares for winter water restrictions

As Spain faces its longest-running drought, the regional government in Catalonia has imposed restrictions on water use.

Green News

Catalonia introduces restrictions on water use as Spain prays for rain

The measures will affect 6.7 million people - 80 per cent of the region's population.

Egypt

COP27 climate summit closes with agreement to compensate poor countries

Poor countries which suffer droughts, floods and heatwaves, made worse by the carbon emissions of rich countries, to see some "climate justice".

Food and Drink

Spanish olive oil production halved: Is a price hike looming?

This year’s summer drought has put olive farmers' businesses in jeopardy, as Spain represents 75 percent of the world’s olive production.

World News

Spain’s Doñana wetlands are drying up

Europe's most important wetland is suffocating due to lack of water. The last freshwater lagoon in theSpanish national park of Doñana has dried up.

Romania

Concern over shrinking salt lake in Romania

Lake Techirghiol is Romania's largest salt lake, but the water has receded by around 50 metres as a result of this year's drought.

Climate Now

Climate Now Debate 2022: How do we beat wildfires?

In partnership with Copernicus

This summer saw unprecedented wildfires rage across Europe as temperatures rose. How can the EU respond to this threat and is climate change to blame?

World News

Famine in East Africa to cause one death every 36 seconds, Oxfam warns

Aid organizations and the UN are calling for urgent famine relief in East Africa as the people of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia confront their worst drought in 40 years.

Green News

Renewables meet 100% of the rise in global electricity demand

Solar and wind power alone met a majority of the increase in demand.

USA

'Mega drought' leaves millions in California facing water shortages

More than 1,200 wells have run dry this year statewide, a 57% increase over the same period last year, according to officials.

Portugal

'It's very bad': Harvest gloom in Portugal amid months of drought

"We haven't even earned enough to cover expenses," one apple grower told Euronews.

Nature

Kenya's worst drought in decades is killing endangered wildlife

The lack of rain is putting wildlife at risk but some animals are also dying at the hands of people struggling to find food.

Climate

Iraq's Tigris river runs dangerously low, impacting local incomes

Iraq's mighty river Tigris is drying up because of climate change and the construction of dams which is have huge effecting on locals.