Greece's olive oil prices grew 56% from July 2023 to July 2024. While wholesale prices have started to decline, the cost-savings hasn't been passed-off to consumers yet.
A week after thousands of dead fish started washing-up around the port of Volos, the Greek government has declared a 'state of emergency' and announced a series of support measures for local businesses.
Greece's most iconic agricultural products are already impacted by climate change and the future of Greek farmers is getting increasingly uncertain.
Meteorologists are forecasting warmer temperatures in September after Greece reported hottest July on record.
Central Greece, Western Greece, and the Peloponnese are particularly susceptible to forest fires, while Eastern Macedonia and Thrace are vulnerable due to disparities in per capita GDP. Attica stands out for its extreme vulnerability due to high population density.
Data released by Climatebook.gr shows that sea surface temps in the Med are as much as 6 degrees above normal in some areas, but that the Meltemi's cooling effect on the Aegean sea has kicked-in
The surge in electricity demand during the heat wave and the power deficit in Balkan markets have driven up prices in the Greek wholesale electricity market.
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.
Wine. Olive oil. Coffee. Cocoa. ‘It does feel a little apocalyptic.’
As a precautionary measure, several municipalities in Greece have closed schools due to the heat wave, while others will modify operating hours
The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day each year to highlight the importance of our oceans and encourage protective action to conserve and regenerate ocean ecosystems
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Agency said global total temperatures were 1.52 degrees Celsius above historical averages in May, making it the warmest on record
The current year is expected to experience the hottest summer in recent decades
Archelon reports that loggerhead turtle nests have already been found in Zakynthos and Crete, which is the earliest on record
BSH says that while sales of household appliances fell 20% in Q1 of 2024, standalone dryer sales were 40% higher than last year
Greece faces an estimated loss of over 30 outdoor days by 2100, attributed to soaring summer temperatures from May to September in the Mediterranean region.
Critics hoping for tougher regulation say it contains too many loopholes, but recognize that it is a first step towards compelling big businesses to reduce their footprint
Europe’s travel and tourism stakeholders agreed to address the challenges posed by climate change through sustainable actions and cooperation.
The two-day event is called "EUTourism: Resilience in the Era of the Climate Crisis" and will result in the signing of a document called "The Declaration of Rhodes"
It is emphasized that in many wine-growing regions worldwide, harvests have sped up by two to three weeks, impacting grape yield, composition at harvest, and wine quality.