Climate change supercharged Iberian Peninsula’s destructive storms – POLITICO
In the southern region, “the climate models actually don’t show any increasing trend in rainfall on the wettest…
Financial institutions should incentivise adaptation, says UK regulators’ advisory body
Financial institutions should offer companies that invest in climate risk-reducing measures improved credit or insurance conditions, an advisory…
Gulf Stream ‘could collapse in our lifetime,’ warns EU climate chief – POLITICO
What are the chances? Sybren Drijfhout, chair of ocean and earth science at the University of Southampton and…
From Kyiv to the Suwałki Gap, bogs return as Europe’s defensive shield – POLITICO
Estonia’s defense ministry and Latvia’s armed forces said that new Baltic Defence Line plans to fortify the three…
EU wildfires hit new record as flames scorch area larger than Cyprus – POLITICO
Nearly two-thirds of losses occurred since Aug. 5, when EFFIS showed only 380,000 hectares burned. The vast majority…
Climate change tripled recent heat deaths in Europe, scientists say – POLITICO
This climate-induced change in temperatures, the scientists said, led to a surge in excess deaths in those cities.…
EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought – POLITICO
“Central, eastern, and south-eastern Europe, as well as the eastern Mediterranean region, are experiencing broadening warning drought conditions.…
Why Trump could be Europe’s accidental city-builder – POLITICO
At the height of World War II, Adolf Hitler dreamed of developing rockets that could destroy American cities.…