The European Commission is taking Greece to court for failure to update its flood risk management plans despite last year’s destruction.
Damages have been reported, but fortunately no injuries nor deaths
Last year was the hottest in Greece over the last three decades, according to climatebook.gr. The research team presented its findings on climate conditions in the country earlier this month. Specifically, the average annual temperature in Greece for 2023 was 15.2C, with data cited by the group indicating an increase from 13.5C thirty years ago. […]
Rainy weather in Greece is expected, but the Attica region will have partially cloudy skies and spring-like temperatures
Greek cotton producers are calling on the government to take actions to address the impact of climate change on production.
Three Greek islands in the Cyclades are at risk of losing their unique character and local ways of life. To Vima spoke to experts and locals about what can be done before it’s too late
Recent analysis revealed that the winter of 2023-2024 was the warmest on record for Greece, surpassing the second warmest during the 2015-2016 season.
The bill sponsored by New Democracy passed with 158 votes and amid strong opposition from other political parties and environmental protection groups
The EU has added large-scale forest fires and air, water and soil pollution to its list of environmental offences, and is tightening sanctions
According to an announcement by Eumetnet on Tuesday, the storm front will not be a “cold front”, as the southerly winds will keep temperatures unseasonably high
The law puts in place restoration measures for at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems by 2050
Looking ahead, the forecast is troubling. Climate model simulations for the period 2046-2065, under the most adverse scenario (RCP8.5), paint a bleak picture, projecting further escalation of thermal stress on the Greek capital
Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached 218 million tonnes in 2021 and the industry is expected to keep growing, sparking concerns about the sustainability of fishing stocks, particularly in light of climate change, and catalyzing efforts on traceability
Heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecast from much of the northern half of the Greek mainland on Monday, whereas southerly winds in the daytime of 4 to 6 on the Beaufort scale are expected to carry North African dust and cause overcast skies in the southern half of the country. The low front will interrupt […]
Currently in Greece, 35% of clothes are recycled, but the goal is to double the number by 2030
Zerefos, who participated in the study, emphasizes that "Although to a relatively lesser extent compared to the aforementioned monuments, the Acropolis is not an exception and faces danger, especially from extreme rainfall and high temperatures."
Environmental groups in Greece are calling on the government to re-examine a shoreline use law urging protection of beaches and coasts.
Greek company Mytilineos, which has entered into a bilateral long-term power contract for 411 MW, holds 8th place in green electricity in Europe
One out of three apples in Greece are Zagorin, but with climate change negatively impacting the annual harvest, Greece's Zagorin agricultural cooperative will switch to different varieties
Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast in much of the mainland