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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.

6 September 2023

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.

4 September 2023

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.

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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.

Earth News

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.

Climate

Swiss meteorologists reach record altitude before finding zero degrees

Switzerland's heatwave is expected to continue until Thursday, with highs of 37°C.

Earth News

Surprising ways to survive a heatwave, from mint tea to aubergine hats

There are dozens of ways to cope with Europe’s increasingly frequent heatwaves, without bringing air con into the picture.

World News

Tenerife firefighters hope to have its wildfires under control

Hundreds of firefighters have been responding to the blaze on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife as extreme weather brings a 40-degree heatwave to Switzerland

Destinations

Norway in summer? Extreme heat is changing how people travel in Europe

Heatwaves in southern Europe are causing travellers to seek out cooler destinations this summer.

Poland

Poland: Heat warning as temperatures set to exceed 30°C

Forecast models indicate that a heatwave will persist across much of Poland through this week, with temperatures reaching 30 °C across much of the country.

Italy

Italian worker dies after delivering parcel in the hottest time of day

The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, died after delivering a parcel around 13:30 on Monday.

Climate

NASA: 2023 could break heat records - and 2024 will be even hotter

The biggest impacts of El Niño will be felt between February and April, NASA warns.

Travel News

Wildfire forces over 3,000 travellers to flee campsites in France

Thousands of residents and holidaymakers were forced to leave their homes and campsites as a fast-moving wildfire spread across southwestern France.

Earth News

30,000 residents left without reliable water sources as drought hits

As Europe continues to experience recording breaking heatwaves, southern France has been hit by severe drought.

Earth News

San Sebastian ‘beautification plan’ chops down dozens of flame trees

Protestors are rallying against plans to remove more tree cover on the Canary Island of La Gomera.