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Area affected by wildfires in Europe could almost triple due to climate change #Europe…

Area affected by wildfires in Europe could almost triple due to climate change
Increasingly hot, dry and windy conditions could substantially extend the area affected by wildfires across Europe, according to a new study led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) with contributions from the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research. In a low-emissions scenario (SSP1-2.6), the researchers calculate that roughly 39% more land would be burned per year by the end of the century compared with today's average. In a high-emissions scenario (SSP3-7.0), it would b…

"Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous"
#Europe #Hair #Environment

Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous
Salons generate an enormous amount of discarded hair each year. But those clippings are now part of a brilliant environmental fix.

Europe swelters as more heat records set to tumble #Europe

Europe swelters as more heat records set to tumble
Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a grueling heat wave on Friday, with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.

At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heat wave #Europe

At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heat wave
At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heat wave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data are released, according to an AFP analysis.

The war in Ukraine will escalate the coming months into a broader European war with more countries being involved with their militaries in the fighting.
#ukraine #europe #war

"Europe removed a record 602 river barriers last year"
#Europe #Rivers #Environment

Europe removed a record 602 river barriers last year | The Optimist Daily
A record 602 dams, weirs, and culverts were dismantled across Europe in 2025, reconnecting 2,324 miles of rivers and helping wildlife recover.

Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat #Europe

Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat
Europe's deadly, record-breaking summer heat waves sent temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analyzed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather.

"Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds"
#Europe #Emissions #Pollution

Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds
Hottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climate

New study pinpoints Europe's most critical wetlands for climate action #Europe…

New study pinpoints Europe's most critical wetlands for climate action
Wetlands have shaped human life in Europe since ancient times. These ecosystems provided essential resources and safe havens for plants and animals, and in many regions they also held spiritual and ritual significance. For millennia, wetlands covered vast parts of the European continent.

"Europe’s heat pumps replace Middle East gas imports twice over. Which country is leading the way?"
#Europe #HeatPumps #Energy

Heat pumps are saving Europe billions by lowering gas imports
A new analysis says that heat pumps avoided a staggering €9.7 billion in import costs alone last year.

"Severe drought, energy shortages and food insecurity: What El Niño could mean for Europe this year"
#Europe #ElNino #Climate

A crisis 'unfolding': Why El Niño won’t just make Europe warmer
This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

"June heatwave: Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures set to hit 40°C"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Europe

June heatwave to scorch Europe. Which country will be hit the worst?
Experts are warning the public about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.

Western Europe records its hottest June as heat waves surge: EU monitor #Europe

Western Europe records its hottest June as heat waves surge: EU monitor
Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heat wave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the European Union's climate monitor said Thursday.

More than mildly alarmed listening to this episode on the #Arctic #Europe and #Russia #Ukraine and #HybridWar, #Security and lots of other very very interesting items. *Essential* listening for anyone concerned with European security.
Mildly Alarmed: Russian nukes and spies in the Arctic, with The Barents Observer
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mildly-alarmed/episodes/Russian-nukes-and-spies-in-the-Arctic--with-The-Barents-Observer-e3l00hr
Media file: https://anchor.fm/s/111aff124/podcast/play/121683963/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2026-5-18/426419250-44100-2-05b100b5043df.mp3

"Revealed: how Europe’s most powerful farming lobby killed EU’s pesticide law"
#Europe #Farming #Pesticides

Revealed: how Europe’s most powerful farming lobby killed EU’s pesticide law
Exclusive: High-level documents show how Copa Cogeca worked to weaken legislation to protect climate and wildlife

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor #Europe

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor
Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July on record as climate change fuels a historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.

"Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’"
#Europe #Emissions #Climate

Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’
European Commission proposal to overhaul emissions trading system would give companies less demanding pathway to reductions

Wie viel hat es eigentlich gekostet, dass Marmelade jetzt wieder Marmelade statt Konfitüre heißen darf?
1 GB
#brexit #eu #greatbritain

Unprecedented biomass loss in Europe's forests since 2018 #Europe

Unprecedented biomass loss in Europe's forests since 2018
Using satellite data, researchers at TUM have identified an unprecedented loss of aboveground biomass in Europe's forests since 2018. Unlike previous studies that focused solely on changes in tree cover, this study provides the first Europe–wide assessment of changes in forest biomass.

"Electrifying Europe ‘could save €200bn’ and cut fossil fuel dependency, says Commission"
#Europe #FossilFuels #Energy

Electrifying Europe ‘could save €200bn’ and cut fossil fuel dependency, says Commission
A rumoured new electrification target for 2040 could save some €200bn in fossil fuel imports, according to the European Commission's draft document.

Opening the window, hoping that it would get a little cooler in here, was such a really stupid idea. 🥵
Note to self: Just because it looks gray outside doesn't mean it's still 300 degrees.
#heatwave #europe

For all my international followers, Europe is not "stormed by refugees", you could think that after the terrible events in Cueta, a spanish enclave on the african continent. This expert explains what/why this is happening.
#Europe #refugees

'It's the economy, stupid'
#ClimateCrisis
#Europe
#economy https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/tourism-power-generation-productivity-europe-economic-cost-heatwaves?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

"Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops
Record June temperatures expected to cut grain harvest by 9m tonnes to its lowest level since 2018

Southern Europe 'becoming more flammable' in hotter climate, experts say #Europe

Southern Europe 'becoming more flammable' in hotter climate, experts say
Southern Europe is "becoming more flammable," with the number of summer days primed for extreme fire conditions more than doubling since 1981, a new study found Thursday.

What do you want our next Euro banknotes to look like? There are now concrete proposals you can vote for:
#Europe

Go to #EuropeanSolarEclipse

European solar eclipses
Europe has no less than three solar eclipses coming up: 12 August 2026 – total solar eclipse in Greenland, Iceland, Spain & Portugal.  2 August 2027 – total solar eclipse in Spain.  26 January 2028 – annular solar eclipse in Portugal & Spain. Other parts of Europe will experience partial solar eclipses. The European Space Agency (ESA) is getting ready for these three European eclipses. Follow this page to keep up to date with our planned activities! See the related links belo…

"Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard – see the full list"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

Estonia tops global sustainability rankings as US progress slips
Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves #Europe

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck,  satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.

"Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor
Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July on record as climate change fuels a historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.

I still don't know how I'll use it, but I'm now on W.
#socialmedia

Wie viel hat es eigentlich gekostet, dass Marmelade jetzt wieder Marmelade statt Konfitüre heißen darf?
1 GB
#brexit #eu #greatbritain

"Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption"
#Europe #France #Heatwave #Climate

Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption
Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record #Europe

Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record
Europe's most severe heat wave on record set new temperature records in eastern parts of the continent on Monday and forced Ukraine to order power cuts to cope.

"Smaller homes could cut Europe's CO₂ building emissions"
#Europe #Emissions #Houses

Smaller homes could cut Europe's CO₂ building emissions
Buildings are responsible for around 40% of CO2 emissions in the European Union. This means the building sector has a central role to play in achieving the EU's climate targets by 2050. An EU research project involving Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has analyzed CO2 emissions from the European building stock over its entire life cycle and identified ways to reduce them.

Why is Europe still not ready for extreme heat? #Europe

Millions of Europeans struggle with another wave of extreme heat #Europe

Europe swelters under fresh wave of extreme heat
Millions of people across Europe—particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Britain—baked through a new wave of extreme temperatures Thursday as the continent's latest heat wave picked up.

"Amoc collapse could change Europe’s climate 10x faster than expected. We aren’t ready"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

🇺🇦 Auf radioeins läuft...
Europe:
🎵 The Final Countdown
#NowPlaying #Europe
https://open.spotify.com/track/3MrRksHupTVEQ7YbA0FsZK

Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heat wave: Scientists #Europe …

Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heat wave: Scientists
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heat wave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.

Climate change making Europe drought 'more severe': study #Europe

Climate change making Europe drought 'more severe': study
Human-caused climate change has intensified a drought across Europe, with extreme heat rather than low rainfall driving the exceptionally dry conditions, a team of international scientists said Thursday.

Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/aug/07/europe-dry-riverbeds-scorched-earth-hot-weather-in-pictures

"Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record"
#Europe #Slovakia #Heatwave

Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record
Europe's most severe heat wave on record set new temperature records in eastern parts of the continent on Monday and forced Ukraine to order power cuts to cope.

"Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires"
#Europe #Wildfires
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Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires - Carbon Brief
In recent days, prominent climate sceptics and rightwing commentators have shared charts on social media incorrectly implying that Europe is having its “quietest” year for wildfires in 2026.

Five things to know about heat waves in Europe #Europe #environment

Five things to know about heat waves in Europe
The scorching weather that has smashed temperature records across Europe this week shows the growing number and intensity of heat waves on the continent.

"How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs"
#Europe #Cars #EV #ElectricVehicles

How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisions

"Europe removes record number of dams in 2025 to restore rivers, help species"
#Europe #Environment #Rivers

Europe removes record number of dams in 2025 to restore rivers, help species
A massive slab of wartime concrete blocked the Pčinja River in Kumanovo, North Macedonia for more than 70 years. A 53-meter-long and 30-meter-wide (174 by 98 feet) structure of reinforced concrete packed with salvaged railway steel impeded the free flow of water and fish for at least 70 kilometers (44 miles) upstream. It was considered […]

Drought dries major European rivers to record lows #Europe

Drought dries major European rivers to record lows
Vast tracts of many of Europe's largest rivers, including the Rhine, Rhone and Danube, have slowed to a trickle never before recorded in July, data from a European climate observatory showed Monday.

Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heat wave shifts east #Europe

Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heat wave shifts east
A deadly European heat wave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was shifting east Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat.

"Europe could source half its critical materials from waste by 2050, study finds"
#Europe #Minerals #Resources

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say #Europe

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
The record-breaking heat that's scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.

"From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up"
#Europe #AirConditioning

From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up
Cooling down has become political amid record highs, as experts say row is distracting from work of protecting lives

"Record low water levels across Europe reveal mammoth skeletons and forgotten shipwrecks – video"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

Record low water levels across Europe reveal mammoth skeletons and forgotten shipwrecks – video
Water levels across several of Europe’s major waterways have dropped to exceptionally low levels

"Europe warned of ‘warmer-than-normal’ August: What’s driving blistering temperatures?"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

‘Warmer-than-normal August’ looms: Why is Europe so hot this summer?
"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”

"Extreme heat in Europe ‘a brutal reminder’ of climate crisis, UN chief says"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

"Europe’s electric flight era could begin within four years"
#Europe #Aviation #Aeroplanes

Europe’s electric flight era could begin within four years | The Optimist Daily
Electric aircraft could serve a quarter of Europe’s routes by 2030, starting with island hops that trains can never replace.

Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows #Europe

Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows
When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan didn't stop exporting plastic waste—they diverted their shipments to countries in Southeast Asia.

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave #Europe

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

"Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe
Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generation

"Media reaction: UK and Europe’s ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Europe

Media reaction: UK and Europe's ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change - Carbon Brief
Europe has been hit by a searing heatwave this May, which has shattered temperature records across France, Spain and the UK.

"‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis"
#Europe #Wildfires #Environment

‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis
In this week’s newsletter: As France and Spain battle huge fires in this summer of relentless heat, will it be enough to spur us to take action?

"Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits"
#Europe #Zoo #Animals

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
PRAGUE (AP) — Keepers at Prague Zoo used tons of ice on Thursday to give its animals some much-needed relief as yet another heat wave hit Europe. Polar bears Aleut and Gregor wasted no time and were rolling in the beds of ice cubes after entering their outside enclosure. The twins looked to have fun with the […]

"European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress

Europe’s wildfires became so intense they created their own storm #Europe

Europe’s wildfires became so intense they created their own storm
Historic wildfires scorched huge areas of Spain and France, with one Spanish blaze burning an area about the size of New York City and a French fire generating a rare, towering fire cloud. A dangerous combination of lush winter growth, severe heat, drought, and strong winds helped turn the landscape into explosive fuel.

"Revealing Europe’s Most Critical Wetlands"
#Europe #Wetlands #Environment

"Recycling of electric vehicle batteries needs to be improved in Europe"
#Europe #Recycling #EV #ElectricVehicles

Recycling of electric vehicle batteries needs to be improved in Europe
Electric vehicle batteries depend on many critical metals, and their recycling must be made as efficient as possible in Europe. A new research report examines the key challenges and new opportunities that either hinder or enable improved battery recycling in Europe. The study, conducted by the Environmental Policy Research Group at the University of Eastern Finland, highlights the importance of European battery and automotive industry stakeholders and the need for stronger corporate cooperation…

“Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?”
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?
Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent? #EuropeInMotion

"Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure

"‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering"
#Europe #DataCentres #Technology

‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering
Emerging research suggests datacentres create a heat island effect, pushing up temperatures in the immediate vicinity by as much as 9C

"Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill"
#Europe #Landfill #Birds #Animals

Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill
Rubbish dumps can expose birds to contaminants, raising questions over whether landfill foraging helps or harms

"Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution"
#Europe #Heatwave #AirPollution

Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution - Carbon Brief
Scientists tell Carbon Brief that the framing of heatwaves being “caused” by declining air pollution is “wrong”.

"Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants

"Replacement 'climate-friendly' car refrigerant linked to rising forever chemical pollution in EU"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars

Replacement 'climate-friendly' car refrigerant linked to rising forever chemical pollution in EU
A newer "climate-friendly" refrigerant used in car air conditioning systems may already be a significant, and possibly dominant, source of a "forever chemical" pollutant across Europe, according to a new University of Bristol-led study.

"Europe failing to drive faster corporate EV adoption, analysis finds"
#Europe #EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

"Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up"
#Europe #Drought #Climate #ClimateChange

Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries ups
Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered owing to record heat and drought conditions

"Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy

"Dangerous temperatures forecast for parts of Europe as heatwave moves east"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe
Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoors

"In numbers: How Europe’s record heatwave took its toll"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

In numbers: How Europe’s record heatwave took its toll
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has revealed that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since 21 June in connection with the recent extreme heat across Europe. Here, edie takes a closer look at the recent European heatwave and its impacts in numbers.

"Europe’s EV sales rose 40.5% in first half of 2026"
#Europe #Vehicles #Cars #ElectricVehicles…

Europe’s EV sales rose 40.5% in first half of 2026
According to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), the number of electric vehicles (EVs) sold across the European Union (EU) rose by over 40% in the first half of this year.

"How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Plastic #Plastics