Environment & Climate
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Swiss Glaciers Hit Record Early Melt as Europe's Heatwave Accelerates Ice Loss
Swiss glaciers have lost all snow and ice accumulated over winter by late June, three months earlier than the historic average. The early me
Germany Sets New All-Time Heat Record at 41.7°C in Brandenburg
Germany's temperature record was broken again on Sunday, reaching 41.7°C in Neißemünde-Coschen, Brandenburg. The previous record, set just a
From Cooling Ties to Facekinis: Global Heat Adaptation Lessons for Europe
Japan's cooling ties and neck rings use simple physiology to beat the heat. China's UV-protective face masks reflect cultural priorities. Tr
Berlin Police Deploy Water Cannons to Cool Public as Germany Bakes in Record Heatwave
Berlin police deployed two water cannons to cool the public amid a record-breaking heatwave. Germany recorded its warmest night since record
Berlin Police Use Water Cannons to Cool Public as Germany Faces Record Heatwave
Berlin police have repurposed water cannons to cool the public as Germany bakes under its first major heatwave. Temperatures in the capital
Trump's Fossil Fuel Push Fails as US Solar Surges Past Coal
Solar overtook coal in US electricity generation for the first time in May 2026. Trump's attempts to block offshore wind and scrap solar tax
Europe's Heatwave Intensifies: Paris Bans Alcohol, Pride March Postponed
Paris bans alcohol in public and postpones its Pride March as temperatures hit 39°C. Germany records its highest-ever temperature at 41.3°C
Rooftop Solar Powers Free Air Conditioning for Hours, but Is It Truly Green?
A new analysis shows rooftop solar can power air conditioning for five hours per day during heatwaves. However, the environmental cost of re
EU Energy Ministers Win Greater Control Over Bloc's Future Grid After Clashes with Commission
EU energy ministers have agreed to give themselves a greater say in the design of the bloc's future electricity grid. The deal, brokered by
Air Conditioning in Europe: The Facts Behind the Heated Political Debate
French politicians have turned air conditioning into a political battleground amid record-breaking heatwaves. Experts argue the debate overl
Construction and Agriculture Top Europe's Heat-Exposed Jobs as Climate Risks Mount
Construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries. Transport, manufacturing, and energy also face growing disruption as
Copernicus Director: Europe Must Adapt to Extreme Heat or Face Deadly Consequences
Copernicus director Carlo Buontempo says record-breaking heat should no longer be surprising. He urges European governments to implement ada