Spain

Desertification of Spanish marshlands shows climate crisis has arrived

Water shortages in the Doñana marshlands of southern Spain is bad news for both wildlife and rice growers

08/06/2023

Earth News

The Austrian winemakers switching grapes to account for climate change

The effects of climate change are changing Austria's wine industry. Rising summer temperatures mean many wines are losing acidity and tasting less fresh. But some winemakers are hoping alternative grape varieties could save the day.

05/06/2023

Portugal

Climate fuelled fires are forcing people to migrate in Portugal

Six years ago, a new kind of fire hit Portugal. It killed 66 people. For those lucky enough to survive, the experience still haunts them.

04/06/2023

World News

Drought: Agriculture must 'adapt to climate change'

The lack of regular rainfall and a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius would cause Spain to lose 7% of its GDP, according to the Spanish Committee of Farmers' and Stockbreeders' Organisations.

02/06/2023

Climate

Italy’s deadly floods not caused by climate change, scientists say

A triple-whammy of cyclones caused Italy’s deadly floods, but climate-driven drought made them worse, according to the first attribution study.

01/06/2023

Europe News

Southern EU countries want funds to deal with increased drought levels

A lack of rainfall each year is starting to have a serious impact on the farming industry in some areas.

30/05/2023

Euronews Witness

Tracking water thieves in southern Spain

This episode of Euronews Witness brings you to Andalusia in southern Spain, where our reporter Hans von der Brelie is searching – and finding - illegal water wells.

25/05/2023

Japan

President Zelenskyy to attend G7 in person, as Hiroshima summit begins

The Ukrainian president had initially been expected to participate by videoconference but will now be attending Sunday's session.

19/05/2023

Climate

Watch Spanish firefighters try to minimise summer wildfires

We followed the firefighters as they tried to prevent catastrophic blazes.

18/05/2023

Partner content

Dutch agricultural sector: We face a crisis that we have never faced before

Partner content presented by Copernicus

Climate change poses significant challenges to the Dutch farming industry. As the latest European State of the Climate report shows record-breaking temperatures and rising greenhouse gas concentrations, the urgency to find viable solutions and collaborate across sectors becomes paramount.

17/05/2023

Climate Now

Health risks are increasing due to extreme heat, data shows

In partnership with Copernicus

The recent Copernicus European State of the Climate report for 2022 painted a picture of a continent that's getting ever hotter, drier and sunnier. Why is this? And what are the implications for our health?

15/05/2023

World News

Big cities can be subjected to twice as much temperature increase

Cities are at the highest level of risk from global warming. A big city can be subject to twice as much temperature increase as other areas. Are public administrations doing enough to keep cities cool and the heat at bay?

04/05/2023

Earth News

Parisians have the highest risk of heat-related death in Europe

People in the French capital are more likely to die from high temperatures than those in 854 other urban areas across Europe.

04/05/2023

World News

A race against time to complete the largest ocean census in history

A global alliance of scientists and explorers has begun a race against time to find at least 100,000 new marine species in the next decade.

27/04/2023

Europe News

EU airlines and airports set to be greener under new SAF rules

Under ReFuelEU Aviation, the sector will have to progressively blend more sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with kerosene.

26/04/2023

Hungary

15,000 Budapest cyclists parade in support of a greener city

Cyclists in the Hungarian capital rally in support of a greener city with more bike-friendly urban spaces

23/04/2023

Climate Now

Wind droughts: A threat to the booming North Sea wind power industry?

In partnership with Copernicus

Several EU countries are implementing ambitious plans to turn the North Sea into a green energy powerhouse. But what will happen if global warming causes wind speeds to drop?

17/04/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Suzume'

Our film of the week is 'Suzume', one of the best animated films you’re likely to see all year.

14/04/2023

Europe Decoded

Climate change & human activity endangering Malta's water supply

The central Mediterranean archipelago is predicted to lose 16% of its groundwater through climate change and rising sea levels over the next 80 years.

06/04/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Making cities cleaner and greener

Tune in for the latest from Brussels.

01/04/2023