Climate, energy, Green Deal, ESG
Severe drought conditions along the Danube River have created an unexpected opportunity for archaeologists, exposing ancient bridge foundations, wartime wrecks, and prehistoric fossils that normally lie hidden beneath the waterline.
The UK-registered operator of Portugal’s largest solar installation has filed for insolvency after five years marked by repeated setbacks, raising concerns about the future of the Algarve-based facility and broader questions for the region’s green energy ambitions.
Tourists visiting Greece are arriving better prepared for extreme heat than in previous years, with hat-wearing and sun safety awareness on the rise as Europe continues to grapple with intensifying heatwaves and their consequences.
The Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg faces a mounting threat from the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation overhead, as scientists warn that melting glaciers and thawing permafrost are making slopes across the Alps increasingly prone to collapse.
More than 2,000 emergency workers are battling wildfires across Portugal, as the national meteorological authority issues orange and yellow weather alerts covering nearly all of mainland Portugal.
A wildfire in eastern Belgium has doubled in size in 24 hours, becoming the largest blaze in the country’s recorded history and prompting activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
A relentless succession of extreme heat events has made this one of Europe’s most punishing summers on record, with wildfires spreading across multiple countries and thousands of lives lost to heat-related causes.
France has lost around a fifth of its nuclear generating capacity to heatwaves, drought, and jellyfish blockages at coastal facilities, exposing vulnerabilities in Europe’s most nuclear-dependent electricity grid.
Britain could record its hottest summer ever as meteorologists warn of another intense heatwave building across Europe, with scientists citing the data as clear evidence of accelerating climate change.
Prolonged dry heat has compressed ripening timelines and reduced berry yields across Hungary’s Villány appellation, dealing a significant blow to one of the country’s most prestigious wine regions.