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Italy braces for record heatwave with red alerts in 22 cities

The highest warning level for extreme weather means that everyone is exposed to the risks caused by extreme temperatures, authorities say.

Health news

Rising temperatures contributed to 47,000 deaths in Europe in 2023

Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic health conditions, allow infectious diseases to spread, and cause medical emergencies.

Green News

Neighbours at war over illegal air-con as Italy’s heatwave drags on

There are reports of drones being used to find hidden air conditioners in Italy’s richest municipality.

Green News

Crete wildfire: 300 firefighters battle blaze as 8 villages evacuated

More than 2,000 wildfires have erupted all over Greece this summer spurred on by unusually high temperatures.

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Green News

Marine heatwave: Here’s why the sea has been so hot this summer

Local ocean readings of around 30C provide a worrying glimpse of what is going on in the wider Mediterranean this summer.

Climate

‘Hottest weekend of the year’: Italy and Spain brace for extreme heat

A weather system that has moved up from Africa is causing prolonged extreme heat across Italy that will peak this weekend.

Green News

Record high temperatures in Tokyo left 123 people dead in July

Tokyo residents have been urged to pay attention to heatstroke warnings as high temperatures continue into August.

Climate

‘An electric shock’: How France changed after the lethal 2003 heatwave

Intensifying heatwaves pose important questions to society, says public health expert Mathilde Pascal.

Green News

Four ways to take care as extreme heat claims 175,000 lives in Europe

Europe is the fastest warming continent on Earth and death records are showing the impact.

Climate

Will Europe’s heatwaves continue throughout August?

Spain's weather agency has warned that temperatures could be higher than normal until October.

France

Paris Olympics: Athletes' patience running short amid 'crazy' heat

Organisers insisted they would not put air conditioning in the Olympic Village, as athletes grow increasingly frustrated at the severe weather conditions in the French capital.

Climate

Citrus groves destroyed and livestock slaughtered amid Sicily drought

Green politicians have slammed the government's response to the drought crisis in Italy.

Climate

Meet the woman who changed the way France reports the weather

Bringing weather anchors and climate scientists together has been a recipe for success on Journal Météo-Climat, watched by millions every night.

Destinations

Tourists in Denmark ditch the beach as record rainfall hits

Denmark's tourism is suffering as the country faces its wettest 12 months ever recorded.

Climate

Earth recorded hottest day in history on Sunday

"We are now in truly uncharted territory," says a Copernicus scientist as the climate keeps on warming.

Climate

Wettest year ever recorded in Germany: Why is flooding getting worse?

Here's what’s behind the record rainfall and how Europe can prepare itself for more flooding.

Albania

Albania continues to tackle fires spreading through country

Fires blazing through Albania have spread up north of the country. The EU has been assisting the country with resources needed to tackle the wildfires.

Climate

Red alerts and outdoor work bans as heatwaves sweep across Europe

From Italy and Greece to Croatia and Romania, extreme heat is sparking wildfires and record power consumption.

Climate

Spanish scientists create new tool to warn of deaths during heatwaves

Following deaths due to extreme heat in Greece and Italy, this map predicts heatwave mortality for places all over Europe.

Europe News

Italy under extreme heat warnings

As Europe faces extreme weather, four people have died in the past two days in parts of Italy due to the severe heat, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius in Rome.