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Spain's Second Summer Heatwave: Nine Regions Under Alert as Temperatures Near 42°C
Spain's second summer heatwave has prompted orange alerts across nine regions, with highs near 42°C expected in Andalucía, Extremadura, and
Spain's 2026 Wildfire Season: 50,000 Hectares Burned, Cantabria Worst Hit
Nearly 50,000 hectares have burned in Spain this year, with Cantabria the hardest-hit region. June was the most destructive month, and 14 la
Spain's 2026 Wildfire Season: 50,000 Hectares Burned, Cantabria Worst Hit
Nearly 50,000 hectares have burned in Spain's 2026 wildfire season. Cantabria is the worst-affected region, and June was the most destructiv
El Niño's Rapid Intensification Poses Indirect Risks for Europe This Autumn
The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño will intensify through September, increasing heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall wor
Costa Brava Wildfire Burns 750 Hectares, Confines 12,000 as Tramontane Wind Fans Flames
A wildfire in Girona province has burned 750 hectares and forced 12,000 residents to stay indoors. The blaze, driven by strong tramontane wi
Tramontane Wind Drives 750-Hectare Wildfire on Costa Brava, Confining 12,000
A wildfire in La Bisbal d'Empordà has scorched 750 hectares of forest, driven by the tramontane wind. Authorities have confined 12,000 resid
Arrest Made as Costa Brava Wildfire Burns 1,280 Hectares, Confining 12,000
A wildfire fueled by strong tramontana winds has burned 1,280 hectares on the Costa Brava, forcing 12,000 people to remain indoors. Catalan
US Democrats Urge Brussels to Maintain Methane Rules Amid Industry Pressure
US Democrats have written to the European Commission urging it to maintain methane rules despite industry pressure. They argue that weakenin
Portugal Mobilises Over 1,000 Firefighters as Heatwave Fuels Wildfires
Over 1,000 firefighters are tackling wildfires in Portugal, with the largest blaze in Vouzela threatening homes and forcing railway closures
Spain Braces for Second Heatwave of Summer 2026 as Temperatures Reach 42°C
Spain faces its second heatwave of summer 2026, with temperatures up to 42°C in Extremadura and Andalusia. The episode could last three to f
Central Asia's Power Boom: A Test for International Investment
Uzbekistan plans to increase electricity generation from 82 billion kWh to over 120 billion kWh within five years. The EBRD has invested nea
Brussels Shifts Focus to Climate Adaptation After Deadly Heatwave
A heatwave in western Europe killed 1,300 people, prompting the EU to prioritize adaptation over mitigation. The Commission plans a resilien