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Italy issues health warning as temperatures set to hit 39C

More high temperatures come after Italy was battered by heavy rain and intense thunderstorms.

Climate

Greek olive farmers rely on water trucks as drought rages on

High tourist numbers and outdated water networks are worsening drought crisis in Greece.

Climate

Finnish Lapland is on track for a record-breakingly hot summer

Wildfires in the vast wilderness of Lapland are set to get more frequent by the end of the century due to climate change.

Earth News

UN Chief issues ‘global SOS’ on sea level rise during trip to Pacific

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the world to “massively increase” finance and support for vulnerable countries.

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Nature

Visitors rush to see France's largest glacier before it disappears

A new Glaciorium climate and glacier interpretation centre will show the evolution of glaciers and our relationship with them.

Nature

Scientists use light aircraft to guide migratory birds across Europe

The German scientists wave and shout at the bald ibises to encourage them to follow migratory routes.

Climate

Cli-fi to Gretini: The creative ways Europeans sum up climate action

Klimakleber - which refers to climate activists who glue themselves to airport runways - is now so widespread that it has been added to the German dictionary.

Climate

What an ‘underwater wildfire’ means for life in and out of the ocean

Scientists say prolonged high sea surface temperatures are causing problems.

Health news

European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100

Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths.

Europe News

Farmers in Romania forced to sell livestock due to ongoing drought

Temperatures in Romania hit over 40C in August, with the country experiencing several heat waves this summer.

Earth News

Is keeping global warming below 1.5C now out of reach?

The ability of some governments to roll out climate policies could push the world over the Paris Agreement limit.

Tech News

EU to get first onshore Carbon Dioxide Removal facility

The project could be key to Europe’s climate ambitions.

Earth News

Top UN court sets date for landmark climate change hearings

The outcome of these hearings could influence rulings in all future climate legal cases.

Europe News

Most wildfires in western Türkiye extinguished, says minister

Authorities blame low humidity, strong winds and high temperatures as exacerbating factors with scientists also blaming climate change for the frequency and intensity of wildfires.

Europe News

How are Belgian vineyards adapting to climate change?

Winegrowers in Belgium's Walloon region are adapting their wine growing technique due to the growing threat of climate change.

Travel News

European airline launches €499 all-you-can-fly annual subscription

Wizz Air’s new offering has created a lot of hubbub in the aviation industry - but it’s important to read the small print before signing up.

Business

EDF cuts nuclear production in reaction to soaring temperatures

The energy provider insists there are no looming safety risks as three French regions face heatwave warnings.

Earth News

Wildfires made three times more likely due to climate change

Around 3.9 million square kilometres of land were burnt globally during last year’s fire season.

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.

Europe News

Greece calls on EU to help in its battle with wildfires

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes as a large wildfire has spread through the suburbs of Athens.