Europe"s hottest summers
Sweltering temperatures in Spain and France spotlight the increasing frequency of heatwaves in Europe......»»
Heat claims 175,000 lives a year in Europe: WHO
Heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch said Thursday......»»
Japan sees hottest July since records began
Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, as extreme heat waves fueled by climate change engulfed many parts of the globe......»»
Can the Olympics survive the climate crisis?
The 2024 Olympic Games opened on the same week Earth recorded its hottest day ever......»»
Extreme heat claims 175,000 lives a year in Europe: WHO
Extreme heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch said Thursday......»»
New insights into one of Europe"s oldest dinosaurs
A comprehensive new description of Plateosaurus trossingensis provides valuable information on the evolution, lifestyle and family tree of early dinosaurs. During this analysis, bone injuries were discovered, which paleontologists investigated in mor.....»»
What did Bronze Age people do with all that bronze? New research revives old arguments about the nature of money
We have no written evidence about how people lived in Europe during the Bronze Age (2300–800 BCE), so archaeologists piece together their world from the artifacts and materials they left behind. Unlike perishable materials such as wool or wood, it'.....»»
Solar storms could cause more auroras on Tuesday night
Massive explosions on the sun have triggered warnings of geomagnetic storms that could create dazzling auroras in the northern United States, Europe and southern Australia on Tuesday night......»»
Environmental conditions and cultivation practices when agriculture first emerged in Western Europe
About 7,000 years ago, the first farmers in the western Mediterranean selected the most fertile land available, cultivated cereal varieties very similar to today's, and made sparing use of domestic animal feces, as they do today. These are some of th.....»»
The major Atlantic current that keeps Northern Europe warm could have new variations and tipping points
Northern Europe is relatively warm given its place on the globe. For example, although north of most major Canadian cities, London is warmer than all of them (even Vancouver in British Columbia). But this warmth could disappear by the turn of the cen.....»»
Tubi is now available on Apple Vision Pro
The biggest free streaming service is now available on the hottest VR headset......»»
NASA data shows July 22 was Earth"s hottest day on record
July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. July 21 and 23 of this year also exceeded the previous daily record, set in July 2023. These record-breaking temperatures are part of a long-.....»»
New research shows how global warming is messing with our rainfall
The past century of human-induced warming has increased rainfall variability over 75% of the Earth's land area—particularly over Australia, Europe and eastern North America, new research shows......»»
Last Monday Was the Hottest Day on Record
The record for daily global temperature, recorded by taking averages of land and sea temperatures around the world, was shattered twice last week......»»
Surging heat stress for workers in Europe, Central Asia: UN
A growing number of workers face exposure to heat stress, even in regions with traditional mild climates, the UN said on Thursday, warning that humanity was suffering an "extreme heat epidemic"......»»
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot......»»
China poised to lead global auto market, S&P Global says
BYD has emerged as a top 10 manufacturer, and evolving retail networks and new factories in Europe offer opportunities for Chinese automakers. Despite European and North American tariffs, they continue to push forward......»»
Monday is the hottest day recorded on Earth, beating Sunday"s record, European climate agency says
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever, beating a record set the day before, as countries across the globe from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service......»»
There’s Another Chance to See the Northern Lights This Week
Don’t worry if you missed them in May—due to another geomagnetic storm, the northern lights might again be seen at lower latitudes across the US and Europe, from as early as Tuesday night......»»
July 21 hottest day ever recorded globally: EU climate monitor
July 21 was the hottest day ever registered globally, according to preliminary data published Tuesday by the EU's climate monitor......»»
Can the solar industry keep the lights on?
Global supply glut of panels is hurting producers but also helping installations. Enlarge (credit: tigerstrawberry) Founded in Dresden in the early 1990s, Germany’s Solarwatt quickly became an emblem of Europe’s rene.....»»