Climate Now

Copernicus Climate Update: Flaming August

In partnership with Copernicus

The fourth-warmest August on record produced more than just heat, with drought and floods damaging crops and taking lives around the world.

14 September 2018

World News

August in Europe 'was the warmest on record'

Europe had its warmest August on record — the third month this year that has seen unprecedented temperatures.

5 September 2018

Switzerland

Birds 'starve' in Europe's extreme summer heat

The extreme temperatures and lack of rain is taking its toll on birds in Europe.

22 August 2018

World News

Drought-hit German farmers demand 1 billion euro aid package

The German Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner will announce today if farmers will receive compensation over losses due to extreme weather. Drought-hit German farmers are waiting to hear if they will receive the one billion Euro package called for by the German Farmers Association.

22 August 2018

Climate Now

Climate Update: Europe's second warmest July on record

Europe saw its second warmest July on record.

15 August 2018

Denmark

Worst drought in Scandinavia for 70 years hits farm output

Livestock farmers in Scandinavia are struggling to feed their livestock as the worst drought in 70 years hits harvests

10 August 2018

World News

Heat, hardship and horrible harvests: Europe's drought explained

We take an in-depth look at the origins of Europe's drought, how much climate change is a factor and what is being done to tackle it.

10 August 2018

World News

Eastern Australia hit by worst drought in living memory

The worst drought in living memory is sweeping parts of eastern Australia, with farmers in some cases culling cattle and sheep they can no longer afford to keep. Record low levels of rainfall have affected large areas of grazing and crop land.

9 August 2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Follow our live updates on key stories across Europe and beyond.

9 August 2018

World News

Farmers battle heat and dust across Europe

Swiss farmers call in the army to help airlift water to thirsty cattle.

8 August 2018

Australia

New South Wales drought worst in living memory

Agricultural output in Australia is predicted to fall as farmers in New South Wales struggle to cope with the worst drought in living memory

8 August 2018

World News

Some farmers face bankrupcy over devastated harvests

A European-wide drought is devastating harvests leading to warnings about possible food price increases

1 August 2018

Spain

Temperatures in Spain and Portugal could break all-time Europe record

Scorching temperatures could surpass 48 degrees Celsius, breaking an all-time Europe record.

1 August 2018

Australia

Heatwave deaths to soar dramatically, global study finds

Deaths caused by severe heatwaves will increase dramatically in tropical and subtropical regions, followed closely by Australia, Europe and the United States. From 2031 onwards there could be a 471% increase in fatalities in three Australian cities - Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

1 August 2018

Denmark

These pictures put northern Europe’s heatwave in perspective

Newly-released images from space have highlighted the effects of this month’s heatwave on parts of northern Europe.

25 July 2018

World News

The record breaking heatwave that is gripping northern Europe

Northern Europe is reeling under record-high temperatures, that has led to heatwave conditions.

19 July 2018

Sweden

Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls EU for help

Sweden has called for emergency assistance from its partners in the European Union to help fight wildfires, which have broken out across a wide range of its territory and prompted evacuations.

19 July 2018

South Africa

Cape Town prepares for ‘Day Zero’

South Africa’s most popular tourist city is running out of water.

16 February 2018

Climate Now

Climate update: January 2018

Europe 2 degrees warmer than average, widespread flooding and alpine snowfall. Antarctica 2nd lowest sea ice coverage on record

15 February 2018

South Africa

Midnight queues in Cape Town as water crisis deepens

Residents and visitors are restricted to 50 litres a day, amid the South African city's worst drought in a century

6 February 2018