Climate

In 2023, Greece led in solar energy with 19%, followed by Hungary at 18% and Spain at 17%, surpassing the EU average of 9.1%

It is emphasized that in many wine-growing regions worldwide, harvests have sped up by two to three weeks, impacting grape yield, composition at harvest, and wine quality.

This bout of hot and dusty weather has meteorologists commenting on unseasonal temperatures and doctors warning of respiratory issues

The law aims to improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime, to define new types of criminal offenses, and to harmonize penalties to individuals and legal persons

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) will be open to the public today from 10a.m to 3p.m, offering guided tours and information sessions regarding the latest developments in Meteorology

The EU Mission Label was awarded by Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth during a ceremony with mayors and city representatives at the EU Research & Innovation Days

The new rules aim to reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and pig and poultry farms, and to improve transparency over the licensing, operation and control of such installations

The European Commission is taking Greece to court for failure to update its flood risk management plans despite last year’s destruction.

Damages have been reported, but fortunately no injuries nor deaths

Last year was the hottest in Greece over the last three decades, according to climatebook.gr. The research team presented its findings on climate conditions in the country earlier this month. Specifically, the average annual temperature in Greece for 2023 was 15.2C, with data cited by the group indicating an increase from 13.5C thirty years ago. […]

Rainy weather in Greece is expected, but the Attica region will have partially cloudy skies and spring-like temperatures

Greek cotton producers are calling on the government to take actions to address the impact of climate change on production.

Three Greek islands in the Cyclades are at risk of losing their unique character and local ways of life. To Vima spoke to experts and locals about what can be done before it’s too late

Recent analysis revealed that the winter of 2023-2024 was the warmest on record for Greece, surpassing the second warmest during the 2015-2016 season.

The bill sponsored by New Democracy passed with 158 votes and amid strong opposition from other political parties and environmental protection groups

The EU has added large-scale forest fires and air, water and soil pollution to its list of environmental offences, and is tightening sanctions

According to an announcement by Eumetnet on Tuesday, the storm front will not be a “cold front”, as the southerly winds will keep temperatures unseasonably high

The law puts in place restoration measures for at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems by 2050

Looking ahead, the forecast is troubling. Climate model simulations for the period 2046-2065, under the most adverse scenario (RCP8.5), paint a bleak picture, projecting further escalation of thermal stress on the Greek capital

Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached 218 million tonnes in 2021 and the industry is expected to keep growing, sparking concerns about the sustainability of fishing stocks, particularly in light of climate change, and catalyzing efforts on traceability