English

More about this topic

Climate

Deadly, humid heat could creep into US Midwest and Australia

1.5 billion people could face deadly humid heat each year under a 3°C global temperature rise, a new study shows.

Climate

October heatwave: How hot will it get in Europe this month?

France, Germany and the UK all recorded their hottest ever September last month.

Nature

Portuguese man o’ war washes up on Welsh coast

Will marine heatwaves help these venomous sea creatures thrive in Europe?

Climate

‘Supercontinent’ could make over 90% of the Earth uninhabitable

A 'triple whammy' of CO2, the sun and a new mega continent could render Earth uninhabitable, new study finds.

ADVERTISEMENT

Climate

In data: How much has Europe warmed up over the past 40 years?

Europe is warming almost twice as fast as the global average, at about 2.2C above pre-industrial times.

Climate

Nearly all of world's population exposed to global warming this summer

A new report shows that higher temperatures were made at least twice more likely by human-made CO2 pollution.

United Kingdom

UK records its hottest day of the year - in the autumn

The Meteorological Office reported that the town of Wisley in southern England recorded a provisional temperature of 32.6 C on Thursday.

Climate

UK heatwave: Why is it so hot in September?

Most of England is sweltering through a heatwave. Is climate change to blame?

Climate

This summer was officially the hottest on record

‘Climate breakdown has begun’, warns UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Climate

How are heat records verified? We asked a meteorologist

We spoke to Weather & Radar meteorologist Tamsin Green about how we record record-breaking weather.

Climate

Gone in 100 years or less: The Italian Alps biggest glacier is dying

Temperatures in this region of the Alps will rise by 1-3C by 2050, according to the IPCC.

Climate

Fact-check: Is air conditioning making cities hotter?

A study found that waste heat generated by a city’s worth of air conditioners during a heatwave can raise the outside temperature by more than 2 degrees Celsius.

Tech News

Athens communities funding their own early warning wildfire drones

As temperatures soar, residents in some Greek suburbs are putting their own money toward early-warning drones to stop wildfires before they take hold.

Climate

Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them?

This deadly warming phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans.

Greece

Greek villagers return home to see damage caused by wildfires

Euronews spoke to villagers who returned to their homes in Greece after wildfires burned through the region.

Climate

Brazil: Climate change and El Niño fuel a rare winter heatwave

August temperatures have soared to 42C after the country recorded its hottest July ever.

Travel News

Italy heatwave: Travellers told to stay indoors as temperatures rise

Red heat alerts are in place across Italy.

Living

How to keep your pets happy and healthy in a heatwave

Cats and dogs don’t always know what’s best for them. Here’s some tips from the experts to keep your pets safe in extreme temperatures.

Work

How could heatwaves change the way we work?

To avoid the brunt of the heat, people might take more breaks, work shorter shifts, or embrace an overnight shift.

Climate

This Scandinavian country could be the next big wine producer

Scandinavian wine could be the next big thing as unpredictable weather hits southern Europe.

Heatwave brings you essential updates, safety tips, and real-time coverage on extreme heat events affecting your region — stay up to date on the latest about heatwave.