Data confirm European river flows at poorest levels in modern history
Rivers experienced their lowest summer flows this year since the start of detailed tracking in 1992, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) found
Von der Leyen: EU to roll out heatwave, water, climate resilience packages
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pointed to the upcoming plans for combating heatwaves and wildfires, securing water and improving climate resilience.
Albania plans wind power in area still smoldering from forest fire
While fire engulfed the forests in Puka in northern Albania, the municipality launched public consultations for a wind power project right in the affected area
Western Europe sees hottest June–July period on record
Western Europe has seen its hottest June–July period since records began, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
Wildfire in Greece sparks nation-wide wind farm investigation
A recent wildfire in western Attica burned 35,000 acres, as Greece finds itself faced against multiple such threats during the arid period of August
Landfill fires in Serbia are constant environmental and public health crisis
In Serbia, on average, six landfills burn daily. Open flames are just the visible part: deep within the landfill, waste can smoulder for a long time, releasing toxic substances, warns Dejan Lekić.
Greece suspends three wind projects over biodiversity concerns
Environmentalists urge suspension of all wind projects in areas affected by the 2023 wildfires to preserve sensitive bird species.
Western Balkans must invest USD 37 billion to protect people from escalating climate change impacts
World Bank Group has published the Western Balkans regional Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR)