Climate

Heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecast from much of the northern half of the Greek mainland on Monday, whereas southerly winds in the daytime of 4 to 6 on the Beaufort scale are expected to carry North African dust and cause overcast skies in the southern half of the country. The low front will interrupt […]

Currently in Greece, 35% of clothes are recycled, but the goal is to double the number by 2030

Zerefos, who participated in the study, emphasizes that "Although to a relatively lesser extent compared to the aforementioned monuments, the Acropolis is not an exception and faces danger, especially from extreme rainfall and high temperatures."

Environmental groups in Greece are calling on the government to re-examine a shoreline use law urging protection of beaches and coasts.

Greek company Mytilineos, which has entered into a bilateral long-term power contract for 411 MW, holds 8th place in green electricity in Europe

One out of three apples in Greece are Zagorin, but with climate change negatively impacting the annual harvest, Greece's Zagorin agricultural cooperative will switch to different varieties

Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast in much of the mainland

Capital Group, Navios Maritime Partners, Neda Maritime Agency, Star Bulk and Thenamaris get behind initiative for a global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre

Last year marked an auspicious milestone for Greece, as 57% of the electricity generated in the country was derived from renewable energy sources (RES), such as solar, wind or hydroelectric units. That equates to over 25 TWh. In comparison, RESs accounted for 50.12% of the power generated in 2022. Over a 10-year period, electricity generated […]

Key players in the Greek tourism market want to transition to a more sustainable tourism model, but concerns remain over how visitors will perceive changes and who will bear the costs

Mountainous and semi-mountainous regions of northern and central mainland to also see snow

Α cold front is due to pass through most of Greece over the weekend, abruptly ending the balmy conditions enjoyed over the previous days. Greece’s weather service issued an extraordinary bulletin warning of the low barometric front. Temperatures are forecast to drop by 8C to 10C, with snowfall expected in the mountainous regions of the […]

A new study reveals shocking predictions on the economic costs of climate change

The new law was overwhelmingly approved by the European Parliament and aims to protect consumers from misleading marketing and the "early obsolescence" of products

Revenues have fallen over the last two years for Greek ski resorts due to warm weather, highlighting the need for action amidst climate change. Following an exceptional 2020-2021 season with heavy snowfall, subsequent warm years have posed challenges. In the current 2023-2024 season, none of the country’s 24 ski resorts have opened for business so […]

In the Mediterranean, 730 tons of plastics enter the sea every day, accounting for 90% of floating litter and over 50% of that found on the seabed

The figures were released by Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

Reports at local Ionian TV station reveal that the Panagiotis shipwreck was severely damaged in a recent storm

Thunderstorms in North America and Europe more destructive than ever resulting in $76 billion in losses, $58 billion of which were insured

Maritime Spacial Planning helps redirect the way countries and their people work through science and data-based approaches and is a crucial link to the European Green Deal, which are necessary if we are to use our oceans and seas in a more effective, safer and sustainable way