European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service
Coverage of European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service in the Nexus archive.
- Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures
Slovakia and Austria recorded new record high temperatures during a severe heat wave, with Slovakia's Kamenica nad Hronom reaching 41.4°C and Austria's Bad Deutsch-Altenburg hitting 41.2°C. The Czech Republic and Hungary also set all-time highs earlier in the summer, as Europe experiences an exceptionally hot and dry season linked to rapid climate change.
- Europe’s wildfire crisis fractures as Greece evacuates and France guards megafire scar
Europe's wildfire crisis intensifies with Greece facing evacuations due to gale-force winds driving flames into western Attica, France containing a massive Gironde fire while guarding against its spread, and Spain's major fires halting advancement. Climate change is linked to increased fire intensity, with Europe warming over twice the global average since the 1980s.
- Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade
Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade, with recent incidents in Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, and Portugal. Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of these fires, leading to higher death tolls and increased vulnerability in affected regions.
- Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris forces evacuations, disrupts trains and highway
A fire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris caused evacuations, disrupted train and highway traffic, and is part of a third heat wave affecting western Europe. Firefighting efforts included water-dumping planes and hundreds of firefighters, while wildfires in southern France and Spain have led to significant disruptions and fatalities.
- One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing
A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing, with victims including foreign nationals. The fire near Almeria, fueled by high temperatures and a suspected fallen power line, trapped escapees in vehicles and a dry riverbed. Over 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers are combating the blaze amid Spain's ongoing heatwave crisis.
- Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
France recorded its hottest day ever at 29.8°C (85.6°F) amid an early heat wave affecting much of Europe, with 40 drowning fatalities reported. The heat wave, linked to climate change, has prompted red alerts in 54 French departments and extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in multiple regions, impacting infrastructure and public health.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alerts, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on schools, trains, and public events. Over 20 drowning deaths have been reported, and scientists link the extreme heat to human-caused climate change. Similar conditions are affecting the UK, with record-breaking temperatures forecast.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is under a red heat wave alert as extreme temperatures, potentially breaking records, impact infrastructure and public health. The heat wave, linked to climate change, has caused disruptions to schools, trains, and sports, with 20 drowning deaths reported since the weekend.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alert, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on infrastructure and public health, including 20 drowning deaths. The event is linked to climate change and compared to the deadly 2003 heat wave, with projections of more record-breaking heat in the coming years.