90,000 Europeans could die every year from extreme heat by 2100 – EEA
The European Environmental Agency warns that unprecedented heatwaves are the greatest direct climate-related health threat to population
World Meteorological Organization: Europe is warming fastest of all continents
Temperatures have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years, according to the first State of the Climate in Europe report
Drought lowers hydropower plant output in Serbia, Europe
The water flow in Serbia's hydropower system dropped by a half, increasing the need for electricity imports, but the situation is similar across Europe
Bulgaria could warm by 4.4 °C by 2100, lose 20% of precipitation
Bulgaria is severely affected by climate change, WWF and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation said, warning the temperature rise could reach 4.4 degrees by 2100
Summer of 2021 in Europe was warmest ever
The last seven years were the warmest on record globally by a clear margin, and 2021 was the fifth-hottest year ever recorded
US, China – top two carbon emitters – to cooperate on cutting emissions
China and the United States are seeking to close “a gap between the current effort and the Paris agreement goals.”
Cyprus to invest over EUR 500 million in green transition, emission cuts
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said over EUR 500 million would be spent on a cleaner fuels rollout and the greening of its economy
COP26 climate summit begins without firm commitment from most powerful countries
G20 increased the uncertainty about the outcome at COP26 with its weak joint statement on climate action goals and funding
