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French potato crop to shrink by 23% after severe weather
France’s main potato crop is expected to fall 23% this year, or by about 2 million metric tons, after exceptionally hot and dry summer weather, the growers’ group UNPT said.…
Italy’s Federcarrozzieri says scorching temperatures can severely damage cars and onboard electronics
Extreme heat can become a serious threat to automobiles, with potential damage to multiple vehicle components reaching as much as 16,400 euros…
Greek islands face drought as tourist season hits
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies this year to preserve water as climate change makes summers hotter…
Italy battles two weather extremes: scorching heat in Sicily, deadly storms in the north
Italy expanded its highest-level heat alerts on Thursday as a prolonged heatwave tightened its grip across much of the country, with Sicily…
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities…
Eastern U.S. hit by historic heatwave ahead of July 4 holiday
Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern U.S. from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected…
Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C
Southern Europe faces extreme heat and wildfires, prompting warnings from weather agencies as conditions worsen across the region.
Mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life
A severe Mediterranean heatwave raises concerns for marine life, with temperatures significantly above normal, threatening ecosystems.
Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months
High temperatures in Spain led to 1,180 heat-related deaths in two months, primarily among seniors, marking a significant increase.
European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate
Severe heatwave in Europe caused 2,300 deaths, linked to climate change.