Environment & Climate
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Second Heatwave Accelerates Melting of Bossons Glacier in the French Alps
A second heatwave in 2026 is accelerating the retreat of the Bossons Glacier in the Chamonix Valley, France. New aerial images reveal extens
Red Heat Alerts Across Western Europe as Temperatures Exceed 40°C
France recorded its third-hottest day ever with a national average of 29.2°C, and 20% of the country exceeded 40°C. Spain faces up to 44°C,
Spain Braces for Hottest Day of Heatwave as San Juan Bonfires Canceled
Five Spanish provinces are under red alert as temperatures approach 42°C. Dozens of municipalities have canceled San Juan bonfires to preven
Spain Cancels San Juan Bonfires Across Half the Country as Heatwave Peaks
Spain faces the peak of its first summer heatwave on Tuesday, with five provinces under red alert and highs near 40°C. Dozens of municipalit
Europe's Heatwave Strains Power Grids: Which Nations Face Blackout Risk?
Greece leads globally with a 38.6% electricity demand surge during extreme heat. Hungary, Slovenia, and Greece have the longest average annu
Parisians Flock to Canal Saint-Martin as Heatwave Sends Temperatures Soaring
Paris is enduring extreme heat, with temperatures pushing past 35°C. Locals and tourists are cooling off at the Canal Saint-Martin and city
France Records Third-Hottest Day as Heatwave Peaks Across the Continent
On Monday, France recorded a national average temperature of 29.2°C, the third-hottest day ever. The heatwave has led to health warnings and
Three Elderly Die in Bordeaux Suburbs as France's Heatwave Intensifies
Three elderly residents died in Bordeaux suburbs as temperatures exceeded 40°C in parts of France. The heatwave, comparable to the deadly 20
China, EU, and Canada Vow to Maintain Climate Cooperation Despite US Absence
China's environment minister urged that international climate efforts not be weakened by the US withdrawal. The EU and Canada stressed the n
Invasive Snakes Threaten Ibiza and Mallorca's Unique Lizard Species
The horseshoe whip snake, accidentally introduced via ornamental olive trees, has colonised 90% of Ibiza and is spreading to nearby islets.
Europe's Second Heatwave in a Month Forces School Closures, Train Cuts, and Alcohol Bans
Spain faces 45°C as Europe's second heatwave in a month shuts schools in France, cuts trains in Paris and Belgium, and prompts alcohol bans.
Heat pumps saved Europe €9.7 billion in gas imports last year, France leads
Europe's heat pumps avoided €9.7 billion in gas import costs last year, replacing double the LNG arriving from the Middle East. France sold