More about this topic

Health news

How hot is too hot? It’s not just temperature - humidity matters too

The combination of high heat and humidity can get dangerous for humans faster than previously thought, according to new research from scientists in the United States.

12/07/2022

World News

Europe is facing one of its toughest years for extreme weather

This week the EU's executive warned that Europe could be facing one of its toughest years when it comes to extreme weather.

08/07/2022

Green News

Scientists develop heat resilient plants to survive climate change

Newly developed heat-resistant plants could help prevent food crises during heatwaves.

01/07/2022

World News

Record temperatures expected as heatwave sweeps across southern Europe

Temperatures are predicted to exceed 40°C in certain parts of Europe, with experts warning that June heatwaves may be a glimpse of the future as a result of climate change.

17/06/2022

Destinations

Secret beaches just a short trip from the UK’s biggest cities

These are the best seaside destinations for a day trip to make the most of the warm weather.

17/06/2022

Italy

Worst drought in 70 years threatens crops and drinking water

Drinking water is already being rationed.

17/06/2022

Spain

Wildfires rage in Catalonia amid soaring heatwave temperatures

Spanish authorities say forest fires have destroyed around 1,100 hectares in the region.

16/06/2022

Climate

How can cities better prepare for the extreme heatwaves in Europe?

Climate change-induced extreme heat is a “silent killer” - but simple preparation can save thousands of lives.

14/06/2022

Climate

Europe, Africa and Asia hit by a weekend of extreme weather

As Davos starts with a focus on climate change, which countries are already feeling the effects?

23/05/2022

Climate

‘Retreating into shadows’: How the climate crisis is impacting cricket

The Indian Premier League battles on through some of the hottest conditions in 100 years, with one team donning green as a call to action yesterday.

09/05/2022

Green News

What does India’s heatwave mean for global food supplies?

The severe heatwave has come unusually early in spring, and will put more than 1 billion people in India and Pakistan at risk.

27/04/2022

Green News

UN to finalise report on 'nightmare' impacts of global warming

The IPCC will spell out how climate change is set to impact people's day to day lives with a strong emphasis on cities.

14/02/2022

Green News

Australia matches hottest day on record with temperatures of 50.7C

The record has remained unmatched for over 60 years.

13/01/2022

World News

Last seven years the hottest on record, new climate report finds

The report also noted record concentrations of greenhouse gases.

11/01/2022

Green News

Greece’s summer of extreme weather should be a warning to us all

Greece is in need of urgent action after a summer of deadly weather. Is a new government department the answer?

07/09/2021

Climate

Just how hot has Europe been this summer?

We look at the European countries recording historical soaring summer temperatures.

27/08/2021

World News

Extreme weather in Europe: a continent battling flames and heavy rain

Euronews rounds up the latest weather dangers across the continent.

18/08/2021

Green News

Euroviews. Sicily's heat is a warning to us all: What life is like here right now

Yesterday it hit 48.8C in Syracuse, Sicily. A journalist living on the island explains what daily life is like in these extreme conditions.

12/08/2021

Travel News

Turkey, Greece and Italy all hit by huge wildfires

Many Mediterranean countries are being affected by extreme high temperatures and wildfires right now. We find out why.

12/08/2021

Italy

'Lucifer' pushes Italian temperatures near 49°C, fans wildfires

Italian authorities expect 17 cities to be on "red alert" by Saturday amid the heatwave, while firefighters continue to battle wildfires in several regions.

12/08/2021