Weather
Environment
Partial Collapse of Gulf Stream Threatens Climate Chaos in Europe
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New findings suggest the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or Amoc, could collapse maybe even within the next few years causing climate disaster in Europe.
By Robert Marsh
Amid news of lethal heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere comes the daunting prospect of...
Environment
Gulf Stream Could Collapse as Early as 2025, Study Suggests
New research indicates that the Gulf Stream system might collapse by 2025. This vital ocean current, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) to scientists, plays an important role in our climate. If it shuts down, it could...
Environment
World’s Biggest Permafrost Crater Thaws Due to Climate Change
The Batagaika crater in Russia's Far East is posing a serious threat to cities and towns in the northern and northeastern regions of Russia. This crater is not ordinary; it's the most giant permafrost crater in the world.
Unfortunately it's...
Greek News
Greece Heatwave: Record-breaking 46.4°C Recorded
The heatwave that is currently gripping Greece shot temperatures to new records on Sunday, according to measurements of the National Observatory of Athens.
Gytheio, located in the Peloponnese region, experienced an absolute maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees Celsius (115.52°F). This...
Environment
Greece Wildfires: Fires Still Blazing on Rhodes and Corfu
Wildfires are still burning in several parts of Greece despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters aided by planes and helicopters.
On Rhodes, the fire entered the village of Asklipio on Monday and was burning homes, shops and property that...
Environment
Rhodes Wildfires Rage Out Of Control While Greece Heatwave Peaks
Greece heatwave peaks while wildfires on the island of Rhodes continue to rage out of control on Sunday morning.
Environment
Thousands of Tourists Evacuated as Wildfire Threatens Resorts on Rhodes
Thousands of tourists are being evacuated from local resorts on the Greek island of Rhodes as a wildfire burns out of control for a fifth day.
According to local site Rodiaki, the tourists are evacuated from "Lindian Village" and "Rodos...
Environment
Unprecedented Heatwave in Greece Claims First Victim
A Greek man died of heatstroke on Friday as a new heatwave is gripping Greece with temperatures forecast to rise up to 45°C (113°F) over the weekend.
According to an official announcement by the Chalkida General Hospital in central Greece,...
Environment
Wildfires in Greece Largely Contained
The wildfires in Greece that raged near Athens earlier in the week seem to have been contained Thursday, but the fire on the island of Rhodes continues to burn a virgin forest for a third day.
The scattered outbreaks that...
Environment
Wildfires Rage in Greece in the Midst of a Heatwave
Wildfires are raging in Greece for a third day on Wednesday as a punishing heatwave is engulfing the country.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling the flames at Dervenochoria, west of Athens, which, according to the fire service is the most...
Europe
Devastating Heatwave Roasts Greece, Southern Europe
Meteorologists are predicting that temperatures in Greece will reach 44°C (111.2°F) later in the week as an unprecedented heatwave hits southern Europe.
According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), the heatwave will hit the country on Thursday and will...
Technology
Climate Change Threatens Supercomputers
Climate change is beginning to have an enormously negative effect on technology. Intense heat waves, wildfires and droughts are becoming increasingly common and supercomputers have now apparently become part of the collateral damage.
The California wildfire in 2018, also known...
Greek News
Fire Hazard Warning Issued in Greece as Heatwave Persists
Authorities in Greece issued a fire hazard warning as the heatwave codenamed "Kleon", which has been affecting Greece over the past four days continues.
The heatwave has led to scorching temperatures of 42C, 43C and even 44C, according to weather...
Europe
European Heatwave: What’s Causing it and is Climate Change to Blame?
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Is climate change to blame for the heatwave engulfing southern Europe at present? As temperatures are projected to reach 45℃ two experts explain.
By Emma Hill and Ben Vivian
Europe is currently in the midst of a heatwave. Italy, in particular,...
Greek News
Greece Heatwave: Acropolis Shuts at Noon on Friday
The Acropolis of Athens will be closed to the public for several hours on Friday as a severe heatwave bites Greece with temperatures over 41 degrees Celsius.
As announced by the Culture Ministry, the Acropolis will operate on reduced hours...