Climate

The outbreak in East Attica was just one of 62 cases in Greece on Wednesday, according to the Fire Department

According to latest reports the fire is under control

The law was passed by the European Parliament at the end of February and overcame its last hurdle today when it got the green light by the EU Environmental Council

Particularly vulnerable are island regions and the Attica basin, where crucial thyme habitats are disappearing, compounding the crisis.

A cocktail of heat, dry conditions and high winds could make for a deadly combination in Greece this week

The video reveals the significant temperature differences between areas with vegetation and those with concrete and asphalt

Almost a year after 'Daniel' devastated central Greece, parts of Thessaly remain submerged; Lake Karla region plagued by insect proliferation

The Greek Civil Protection services and Fire department have been placed on heightened operational readiness, as the latest weather bulletin predicts warm air masses moving into the country in the coming days. The weather conditions are conducive to a high risk of wildfires

UNEP warns “40% of the world’s land is degraded, which could reach 95% in 30 years without a drastic course correct”

The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day each year to highlight the importance of our oceans and encourage protective action to conserve and regenerate ocean ecosystems

Ground and aerial forces are taking part in the efforts to extinguish the flames, includoing 42 firefighters with 12 vehicles, 2 teams of foot patrol units, 5 aircraft, and 1 helicopter.

High fire risk persists in Greece as temperatures set to reach 37°C over the weekend and strong northerly winds continue.

The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Agency said global total temperatures were 1.52 degrees Celsius above historical averages in May, making it the warmest on record

The current year is expected to experience the hottest summer in recent decades

The high temperatures are expected to recede next week

Forecasts cite temperatures ranging from 33C to 36C on Sunday, rising from Monday onwards

China stands out in REN21's analysis as the sole nation witnessing a consistent increase in electricity's share of energy consumption, rising from 20% to 30% between 2011 and 2021.

Warm front to hit Greece over the weekend sending temperatures soaring for the first days of June.

Other EU member-states with top bathing waters included Croatia, Cyprus, and Austria

Increased cloudiness IS expected until midday in the greater Athens-Piraeus area