Climate

The latest Monthly Climate Bulletin by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirms that 2024 is on track to become the warmest year on record, exceeding the 1.5ºC pre-industrial threshold.

In Athens, the weather will be mostly sunny with occasional, insignificant clouds. Temperatures will range between 12°C and 19°C, with winds from the west-northwest at 2–4 Beaufort

For the first time, global temperature increases are anticipated to surpass the 1.5°C threshold, compared to the pre-industrial levels.

In Athens, the day will feature variable cloud cover, occasionally thickening to bring local showers. Temperatures will range from 15°C to 19°C, with winds reaching 5–6 Beaufort in surrounding coastal areas.

Critics of the global plastic pollution treaty negotiations point to a lack of transparency and opposition from fossil-fuel producing countries.

'Bora' will bring rain and morning thunderstorms in Athens will weaken by midday, with some weather improvements. Temperatures will range from 12–17°C, with southwest winds at 3–5 Beaufort

The new UNICEF and ELIAMEP report reveals that over 307,000 of Greece's children are at high risk of being impacted by climate change.

Hurrican Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday evening in Florida, U.S., between a category 3 to 5 hurricane, according to the Weather Channel.

Greece faces an estimated loss of over 30 outdoor days by 2100, attributed to soaring summer temperatures from May to September in the Mediterranean region.

The legislaton will be up for public consultation until April 15

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

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

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."

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

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

The climate crisis is now testing both the resilience of democracy and the cohesion of society through its impact on food security, migration, water scarcity, biodiversity, natural disasters and social inequalities

The record numbers come as world leaders are in marathon negotiations at the COP28 Summit in Dubai, on whether to phase out the use of CO2-emitting coal, oil and gas, the main sources of global warming emissions