Climate

Last week lightning in Greece resulted in the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl in the region of Halkidiki, Macedonia

Conversely, the forecast for the rest of the month is little rain and near record-high temperatures

System in place since 2010 records average monthly temperatures as higher by as much as 4.8C, compared to average temperatures for previous months of June

Ill-prepared travelers seeking paradise in Greece meet tragic fates amid scorching heat

10 wildfires broke out around Greece in the span of 8 hours on Sunday

Mayor of Serifos describes the blaze as a disaster of 'Biblical' proportions with a 15-km-long front

According to reports, the fire broke out as a result of the explosion of a utility pole and was picked up by a drone belonging to the Fire Department

Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vasilis Kikilias says half of the country will be at high risk for fires until Sunday afternoon

In addition to the arrests, six fines were doled out

The body of the 67-year-old man was found at a remote spot of the Crete gorge Tripiti, near the Sougias settlement. He reportedly veered off a trail on Sunday.

With thousands dying in the northern hemisphere due to extreme heat just this past week, the arrival of La Niña can't come soon enough.

Only 16% of SDG targets are on track to be met globally by 2030, according to the 2024 Report on SDGs by the SDSN

Twelve EU countries will miss their Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) climate targets, 7 more are at risk of falling short, and Germany and Italy are performing the worst.

Strong winds and high temperatures fuel fires across Greece many near Athens and near residential areas.

The outbreak in East Attica was just one of 62 cases in Greece on Wednesday, according to the Fire Department

According to latest reports the fire is under control

The law was passed by the European Parliament at the end of February and overcame its last hurdle today when it got the green light by the EU Environmental Council

Particularly vulnerable are island regions and the Attica basin, where crucial thyme habitats are disappearing, compounding the crisis.

A cocktail of heat, dry conditions and high winds could make for a deadly combination in Greece this week

The video reveals the significant temperature differences between areas with vegetation and those with concrete and asphalt