climate change

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

BSH says that while sales of household appliances fell 20% in Q1 of 2024, standalone dryer sales were 40% higher than last year

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.

Critics hoping for tougher regulation say it contains too many loopholes, but recognize that it is a first step towards compelling big businesses to reduce their footprint

Europe’s travel and tourism stakeholders agreed to address the challenges posed by climate change through sustainable actions and cooperation.

The two-day event is called "EUTourism: Resilience in the Era of the Climate Crisis" and will result in the signing of a document called "The Declaration of Rhodes"

It is emphasized that in many wine-growing regions worldwide, harvests have sped up by two to three weeks, impacting grape yield, composition at harvest, and wine quality.

The European Commission is taking Greece to court for failure to update its flood risk management plans despite last year’s destruction.

Recent analysis revealed that the winter of 2023-2024 was the warmest on record for Greece, surpassing the second warmest during the 2015-2016 season.

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

The seminar was organized by Greece’s culture ministry, the US embassy in Athens and the Hellenic national committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)

He also said Greece will prioritize the nexus between climate, peace and security in tabling its candidacy as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2025-26

The homeowners insurance gap in Greece may be closing, but applicants for the 10% discount against their property taxes risk losing out due to the "fine print", technicalities and procedural issues

The Working Group processed data concerning rainfall, temperature, and other more specialized meteorological indicators, as well as estimates of olive oil production in the Regional Units of Crete

Holding an olive branch in cloudy Brussels, the EUMED-9 nations join forces with a view to formulating a unified response to shared agricultural issues

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