European governments need to ‘prepare systematically’ for scorching summers ahead
Following tens of thousands of premature deaths linked to this summer’s European heatwave, the European Green Party is calling on…
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Lower volumes expected from French vineyards this year, but this doesn’t necessarily mean higher prices
French vineyards are set to report lower yields this year, following a growing season marked by wildfires, extreme heat and…
Europe experienced its third warmest summer on record this year
Europe reported its third warmest summer on record in 2026, with more than half (52%) of the continent experiencing ‘very…
Summer 2026 was the ‘hottest on record’ in the UK
The UK experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with a provisional mean temperature of 16.5°C, according to new…
Tokyo expands ‘Cool Biz’ campaign as summer temperatures rise
Tokyo‘s metropolitan government (TMG) has expanded the ‘Tokyo Cool Biz’ campaign, which seeks to promote simple changes that people can…
Impact of heat on cities explored in new report
A new AI-powered model that provides a more detailed picture of how heat is experienced in cities has been developed…
Ocean heat damage now occurs all year-round, not just in summer
The world’s oceans experienced significant damage throughout the first year in which global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,…
European Greens accuse EPP, far-right parties of undermining climate action
The European Green Party has accused centre-right and far-right leaders, as well as the European People’s Party (EPP) of weakening…
Temperatures could surpass the 1.5°C threshold within four years
Global temperatures stood at 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels last year, with rapid global warming set to potentially push temperatures beyond…
Several matches likely to be played at ‘unsafe’ temperatures at 2026 FIFA World Cup
As many as 26 matches at the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to be played in temperature conditions…
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