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Hot European summers raise health risks from mosquito-borne diseases

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

Europe in Motion

How many economic losses from climate extremes has Europe suffered?

As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the highest economic losses in the 21st century due to natural hazards.

Earth News

Countries must protect human right to a stable climate, top court says

In a landmark advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that governments have a legal obligation to tackle climate change.

Greece

Firefighters race to contain wildfires burning in Greece and Turkey

Greek authorities ordered precautionary evacuations due to a wildfire near the port of Rafina, about 30 kilometres east of Athens.

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Europe News

Western Balkans face drought and water restrictions amid heatwave

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora.

Europe News

Wildfires in eastern Germany injure firefighters and force evacuations

Firefighters have been having difficulty getting close to the flames because parts of the wildfires are on a former military training area where there is a risk of ammunition detonating.

EuroVerify

Fact check: How does climate change impact heatwaves?

As extreme heat lingers across swathes of Europe, Euroverify looks at the evidence linking human-driven climate change with hotter and more persistent heatwaves.

Europe News

Europe swelters under severe heatwave as temperatures soar above 40C

Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy were some of the worst hit countries, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celcius.

Earth News

Drought strikes one third of Romania as residents struggle for water

Romania's southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.

Europe News

Delay to EU's 2040 climate goals ‘a mistake’, Ribera answers Macron

European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera was quizzed on Euronews' Europe Today morning show and asked for reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron's call to delay the Commission's 2040 climate targets.

Climate

Climate change is turning Switzerland's glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’

Glacier shrinkage has wide impacts on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels, and border tensions when it comes to cross-boundary rivers.

wellbeing

Here’s how to manage climate change anxiety

Climate psychologists and educators offer tips on how to combat climate change anxiety and turn distress into action.

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Firefighters continue to battle wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

Greek authorities have issued new evacuation orders on the island of Chios as firefighters continue battling a major wildfire near the main town for a second day.

Culture news

Coldplay to re-issue LPs on records made from recycled plastic bottles

Coldplay will re-issue nine of their previous albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent compared with traditional vinyl production.

Climate

Climate change makes England’s 32C June heat 100 times more likely

Adaptation is still lagging behind the growing threat of extreme heat in the UK, the researchers warn.

Climate

Why Hurricane Erick is quickly strengthening into dangerous storm

Erick’s explosive growth highlights rising rapid intensification of storms, with climate change a likely contributor.

Climate

Spain set for unusually hot summer. Is climate change to blame?

With heatwaves on the horizon after a record-breaking May, here's how to keep yourself and others safe.

wellbeing

Want to live a long and happy life? Try trusting others, study says

People who tend to trust each other and institutions report higher levels of well-being, a new study has found.

Nature

One-third of forest lost this century is gone for good, analysis finds

The new data provides a more detailed picture than ever before on the local, regional and global causes of tree cover loss.

Climate

Europe faces drought as May declared second-hottest on record

Persistent dry conditions have led to the lowest spring river flow across Europe since records began in 1992