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Heatwave: What's the record high temperature in each EU state?

As Europe braces for another heatwave with highs expected to reach between 35C and 40C, some might take solace from the fact that these temperatures remain well below the region's record of 48C.

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Paris to open pools and parks longer during heatwave

The French capital has announced special measures including extended opening hours for swimming pools and parks to mitigate the potentially deadly effects of the heatwave descending on Europe.

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Europe heatwave: temperatures could pass 44.1C record in France

A number of European countries have broken June temperature records and the worst is yet to come.

Climate Now

Last month was one of the three warmest months of May in four decades

In partnership with Copernicus

Last month was globally one of the three warmest months of May since 1979, with extreme weather resulting in floods, heat-waves and melting Arctic ice

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Meteorologists predict Europe will experience summer heat waves

Meteorologists say that temperatures will heat up this summer in Europe.

Climate Now

Month of March second warmest ever

In partnership with Copernicus

Last month was the second warmest March ever as worldwide temperatures continue to rise.

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Climate extremes have cost Europe €453 billion since 1980

Nearly a third of all economic losses since 1980 across Europe were caused by floods.

Climate Now

February marked by above average temperatures

In partnership with Copernicus

The European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus shows that average global temperatures were above average for February 2019.

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Study finds 2018 was fourth warmest on record: EU's Copernicus

The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service says 2018 was the fourth warmest year on record.

Switzerland

Switzerland: Farmers at greater risk of fatal accidents due to drought

Fatal agriculture accidents in Switzerland have increased in 2018 due to the summer heatwave.

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Late summer: Heatwave to return to Europe

Strong heatwave ahead for parts of Europe

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August in Europe 'was the warmest on record'

Europe had its warmest August on record — the third month this year that has seen unprecedented temperatures.

Economy

Danube: Low levels costing Port more than €300,000

The lack of water is costing the local port and shipping company more than €300,000. It's because of the lack of international tourist ships and unused tourist boats plus the extra supply for ships stuck in local ports

Germany

€340 million to help German farmers after poor crop harvests

Germany’s grains harvest this year is likely to fall by about 22 percent affecting 10,000 farms. The government will step in to help struggling farmers with an aid programme

Hungary

Hungary: Danube levels are low

The middle of the river does not tend to dry out at Margit Bridge, but now it's substantial. Someone even built a bench among the stones for the public to enjoy the panoramic view of the city

Switzerland

World War Two plane crash site revealed by melting glacier

A melting glacier in Switzerland has uncovered the crash site of a World War Two plane that came down in the alps

World News

Temperatures 'to stay abnormally high for next four years' — report

There is a high possibility that the next four years will see scorching temperatures across the globe, researchers have warned.

Canada

Smoke particles from Canada wildfires cross the Atlantic to UK and Ire

Smoke and ash from Canada's wildfires have crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the UK and Ireland.

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Europe's heatwave puts fresh focus on drowning danger

Countries are issuing warnings about the danger of drowning as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave.

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Euroviews. ‘Clean cooling’ needs to come in from the cold | View

We need to take a hard look at how we provide cooling and devise a radically more efficient approach. If we do not, the irony is that as we strive to cool ourselves down, we shall be heating the planet up …. requiring more cooling.