climate change

To prevent further casualties, he called for proactive measures to optimize the use of water and other critical resources.

The death toll in flood-hit Spain is mounting as rescuers search for dozens of missing persons who may be trapped under collapsed buildings.

Extreme weather is forcing Greek officials to accelerate key infrastructure works and prevention projects.

Butterflies are considered indicators of healthy ecosystems, help pollinate flowers and serve as a food source.

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.

The west coast of Greece experienced increased precipitation from Storm Boris in September 2024, but this was not felt by the rest of the country, where regions are still recovering from a dry summer.

Greece's olive oil prices grew 56% from July 2023 to July 2024. While wholesale prices have started to decline, the cost-savings hasn't been passed-off to consumers yet.

A week after thousands of dead fish started washing-up around the port of Volos, the Greek government has declared a 'state of emergency' and announced a series of support measures for local businesses.

Greece's most iconic agricultural products are already impacted by climate change and the future of Greek farmers is getting increasingly uncertain.

Meteorologists are forecasting warmer temperatures in September after Greece reported hottest July on record.

Central Greece, Western Greece, and the Peloponnese are particularly susceptible to forest fires, while Eastern Macedonia and Thrace are vulnerable due to disparities in per capita GDP. Attica stands out for its extreme vulnerability due to high population density.

Data released by Climatebook.gr shows that sea surface temps in the Med are as much as 6 degrees above normal in some areas, but that the Meltemi's cooling effect on the Aegean sea has kicked-in

The surge in electricity demand during the heat wave and the power deficit in Balkan markets have driven up prices in the Greek wholesale electricity market.

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.

As a precautionary measure, several municipalities in Greece have closed schools due to the heat wave, while others will modify operating hours

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

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

Archelon reports that loggerhead turtle nests have already been found in Zakynthos and Crete, which is the earliest on record