Climate

Continuously rising temperatures that have plagued Greece during the ongoing summer season, with meteorologists declaring last month’s heat wave the earliest on record, are now being accompanied by the threat of drought. According to the EU Commission’s European Drought Observatory (EDO), “warning drought conditions” have been declared for most of Greece—along with eastern Spain, most […]

Greece's PM has opened discussions to examine the prospects of small modular nuclear reactors in the country

According to reports, a wider area in central Evia has also suffered power outages due to the weather

The emergency number 112 has been activated for residents of the greater Athens-Piraeus area

The maritime sector's carbon emissions will increase 250% between 2008 and 2050 if no significant action is taken -International Renewable Energy Agency

Citizens and visitors are advised to limit their movements as much as possible in the regions expecting thunderstorms, heavy rains and even hail.

Last week lightning in Greece resulted in the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl in the region of Halkidiki, Macedonia

Conversely, the forecast for the rest of the month is little rain and near record-high temperatures

System in place since 2010 records average monthly temperatures as higher by as much as 4.8C, compared to average temperatures for previous months of June

Ill-prepared travelers seeking paradise in Greece meet tragic fates amid scorching heat

10 wildfires broke out around Greece in the span of 8 hours on Sunday

Mayor of Serifos describes the blaze as a disaster of 'Biblical' proportions with a 15-km-long front

According to reports, the fire broke out as a result of the explosion of a utility pole and was picked up by a drone belonging to the Fire Department

Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vasilis Kikilias says half of the country will be at high risk for fires until Sunday afternoon

In addition to the arrests, six fines were doled out

The body of the 67-year-old man was found at a remote spot of the Crete gorge Tripiti, near the Sougias settlement. He reportedly veered off a trail on Sunday.

With thousands dying in the northern hemisphere due to extreme heat just this past week, the arrival of La Niña can't come soon enough.

Only 16% of SDG targets are on track to be met globally by 2030, according to the 2024 Report on SDGs by the SDSN

Twelve EU countries will miss their Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) climate targets, 7 more are at risk of falling short, and Germany and Italy are performing the worst.

Strong winds and high temperatures fuel fires across Greece many near Athens and near residential areas.