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European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies
1054 clusters · 4924 sources · last updated
Latest: European agriculture faces climate-driven water crisis and calls for new strategy
The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.
Water scarcity in Brazil and global desertification efforts
22 clusters · 184 sources · last updated
Latest: COP17 UNCCD summit addresses global land degradation
Northeast Brazil faces severe water scarcity and climate variability, particularly in the semi-arid sertão region of Pernambuco. Challenges include low precipitation and high evaporation rates, necessitating management s
EU economic impact and record heat of summer 2026
9 clusters · 169 sources · last updated
Latest: Europe weather shows extreme heat in south and autumn shifts in Germany
Extreme weather and climate-related disasters are increasingly straining public finances across the European Union. Between 1980 and 2024, these events caused approximately 822 billion euros in economic losses, with one-
Heat wave cooling, health, and energy efficiency guidance
20 clusters · 110 sources · last updated
Latest: Air conditioning usage impacts public health and energy consumption
As heat waves persist and El Niño effects drive demand for cooling, experts continue to refine guidance on passive cooling, ventilation, and energy efficiency. A central theme remains the superiority of external shading;
Land degradation and desertification in Greece
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Latest: Greece addresses energy regulation and desertification risks
A report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) indicates that desertification affects 36% of Greece’s territory, with approximately 73% of the country experiencing some form of land degradation. This
Urban greenery: Balancing heat mitigation and air quality
9 clusters · 28 sources · last updated
Latest: Urban greenery principle 3-30-300 targets rising city temperatures
Research indicates that increasing urban tree canopy can offset up to 50% of the urban heat-island effect, though benefits are often distributed unevenly. While vital, tree cover may only counter roughly 20% of temperatu