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Climate

Extreme weather brings raging fires and torrential rain to Europe

Torrential rain, flash floods and raging wildfires have devastated Europe this summer.

08/08/2023

Climate

Antarctica is not ‘frozen in time’, scientists warn as heatwaves bite

Faster action is needed to address Antarctica’s extreme weather, a new report warns.

08/08/2023

Climate

Broken buildings, bridges and riverbanks: Extreme weather in Slovenia

Intense flooding in Slovenia which saw a month's worth of rain in 24 hours last week has been described as the country’s ‘worst-ever natural disaster’.

07/08/2023

China

Authorities warn of more rain in China as mop-up operations continue

As the rain continues in some parts of the country, Chinese authorities warn that there may be more bad weather and flooding to come.

04/08/2023

Eco-Innovation

A giant ‘sun umbrella’ could stem global warming, new paper claims

We might one step closer to a giant solar shade that could help cool the Earth.

01/08/2023

Culture news

A guide to office dressing in a heatwave

This July has been one of the hottest on record - and the summer's not over yet. Euronews Culture spoke to fashion experts to get their advice on how to look professional in the office when it's almost too hot to function and we're sharing their knowledge with you.

01/08/2023

India

G20 ministers fail to reach agreement on key climate issues

The world's environmental and climate ministers agreed on most points, but could not reach a consensus on issues such as fossil fuels, emissions and carbon taxes.

29/07/2023

Climate

Heat stress: How can we save workers from a ‘silent killer’?

An expert explains what another 1C of warming could mean for people who work outdoors around the world.

24/07/2023

Living

World Mental Health Day: Eco anxiety can fuel powerful climate action

From flying less to greening your money, here are practical steps to play your part.

23/07/2023

Greece

Greek wildfires force residents and holidaymakers to evacuate

Wildfires in Greece, following days of scorching temperatures, have forced thousand to evacuate their homes and holiday accommodation

18/07/2023

USA

US climate envoy in China for talks on climate cooperation

World's top greenhouse gas emitters hold talks in China focusing on reducing methane emissions, limiting coal use, and helping poor countries address climate change.

18/07/2023

Climate Now

How is Athens adapting to rising temperatures?

In partnership with Copernicus

With temperatures in the Greek capital reaching 40 degrees Celsius, Climate Now explores how Athens is trying to offset heat health risks with a 'cool routes' app, new pocket parks and renovating an ancient Roman aqueduct

17/07/2023

USA

Millions of people in the United States bracing for record heat

Tens of millions of people in the United States are bracing for record heat with 38 cities expected to record their highest temperatures ever today.

17/07/2023

World News

Europe faces record temperatures as heatwave hits

Much of Europe is forecast to face the hottest temperatures ever recorded as a heatwave strikes and officials issue health warnings

17/07/2023

Italy

Eggs on the beach: Volunteers in Italy rally to protect turtle nest

A loggerhead sea turtle laid 91 eggs on a popular beach in Cervia, on Italy's popular Adriatic coast, forcing marine biologists to intervene.

14/07/2023

World News

European heatwave causes many to find innovative ways to cool down

With temperatures exceeding 40 Celsius in many parts of Europe, people are heading for swimming pools and 'cooling centres'.

11/07/2023

Climate

Lightning storms fuel a fresh surge of wildfires in British Columbia

Lightning storms have set off a series of new wildfires in Canada as the country continues to experience its worst ever season.

11/07/2023

Climate

Why are Barcelona’s rooftops being painted white?

Scientists have an ‘excellent’ idea for combating the capital of Catalonia's heat island effect, as heatwaves intensify.

08/07/2023

World News

June was hottest month on record indicating rising global temperatures

Scientists have warned for months that 2023 could see record highs

06/07/2023

Green News

Heatwave Yago: Here's why Seville is naming its extreme heat events

The first-of-its-kind initiative predicts that the heatwave could be more intense than Heatwave Zoe was last summer.

26/06/2023