As plastic fills our homes, our bodies, and our oceans, the question is no longer whether we can live without it, but whether we can afford not to. 

What this study underscores is a sobering reality: climate change is not merely an environmental issue — it is profoundly political and economic.

Urban areas, such as Athens, are especially prone to higher concentrations of harmful pollutants, making ongoing monitoring and air quality management critical for public health.

The use of banned or counterfeit pesticides has increased across the EU with potential health risks for farmers and consumers.

Blazes in Oropos and Kilkis prompt emergency evacuations as high winds and heatwave create dangerous conditions.

The increasing intensity of heatwaves is linked to the accumulation of greenhouse gases, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, which has raised Earth’s average temperature over time

The Athens municipality has activated an emergency plan with air-conditioned shelters, street patrols, and relief for homeless and strays.

According to IPTO, Greece’s high-voltage Transmission System Operator, electricity demand is expected to peak at approximately 9,700 MW during the early afternoon hours of July 8.

Fierce temperatures force Greece to shut down the Acropolis and order safety measures for outdoor labor.

According to new research published in Nature Medicine by scientists at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, exposure to wildfire smoke doesn’t just irritate our lungs—it rewires the immune system itself

This extreme heat is expected to continue through the week, with only minor variations in temperature. Stay informed and prioritize health and safety

In Athens, extreme heat was recorded on Mount Lycabettus, where a thermal camera installed by the Municipality of Athens showed surface temperatures surpassing 50°C.

Greece has launched a new licensing round for hydrocarbon exploration, currently accepting bids for the leasing of three offshore blocks: “South of the Peloponnese,” “South of Crete I,” and “South of Crete II.”

Greece’s own electricity system is not immune, it faces increasing stress from rapidly shifting climate conditions and new technical challenges.

According to a new report released on Wednesday, July 2, by the environmental think tank Green Tank, a staggering 975 GWh of renewable energy were curtailed between January 1 and June 1.

The image, published on Wednesday, July 2, by the director of the National Observatory of Athens’ Meteorological Service, highlights the widespread impact of these fires.

The heat is also pressing down on Attica, where temperatures are climbing to 35°C.

At least two people have died in France due to the extreme heat, and two more were killed in a wildfire in Spain this week.

Residents are urged to stay alert and follow official guidance as the bomb cyclone moves through the region

According to the minister, Olympia Odos, a modern motorway that connects Athens with Patras and the Peloponnese region, now covers all its energy needs through renewable sources.