The podcast explores how the extreme weather conditions in the Mediterranean region, including heat, fires, and floods, affect the climate and weather conditions in Europe. (translated)
The copper price has reached a record high, which could significantly burden both consumers and industries due to US tariff concerns, extreme weather conditions in Chile, and an increasing demand from electrification and infrastructure expansion. (translated)
August 2026 was the hottest month on record with a global average temperature of 16.96 degrees Celsius and record sea temperatures, with extreme weather conditions and drought observed in large parts of Europe. (translated)
In a village in southwestern France, near the Pyrenees, a tornado injured 41 people on Monday, including a pregnant woman, and caused severe damage to over 100 houses, while extreme weather conditions also led to similar incidents in other parts of Europe. (translated)
In Greece, 308 people have been arrested since the beginning of the year for negligently or deliberately causing fires, while extreme weather conditions are once again increasing the fire risk due to drought and heat. (translated)
Europe's last summer ski resort on the Stilfser Glacier in South Tyrol is ceasing operations due to rising temperatures and acute weather conditions. (translated)
Climate change and extreme weather conditions are increasingly putting wildlife under pressure, while hunters are trying to improve the living conditions of animals by creating and maintaining water points and providing additional feed, especially in areas affected by wildfires and drought. (translated)
The hot and dry summer of 2026 has severely affected crop yields in many parts of Germany, especially in the south and west, while farmers like Thomas Domin have partly gotten off lightly due to varying weather conditions; however, declining yields and rising costs are putting pressure on the economic situation of their farms. (translated)
In the Belgian nature reserve Hoge Venen, 240 emergency responders are fighting devastating forest fires, which were initially slowed down due to favorable weather conditions, but will likely require weeks of firefighting due to expected strong winds and the necessity to additionally water the moor area. (translated)
In the Belgian nature reserve Hohes Venn, emergency services, including German firefighters, are battling an unpredictable wildfire that is considered one of the largest in Belgian history and has caused immense damage, while the weather conditions are affecting the situation and mopping-up operations are expected to take weeks. (translated)
The article by Oliver Scheiber addresses the growing divide between wealthy and less wealthy people in light of the climate catastrophe, which is creating new social problems, while politics remains inactive in the face of extreme weather conditions and impending future climate changes. (translated)
Tropical storm "Lala" has strengthened into a hurricane and is causing floods, power outages, and road closures in Hawaii, particularly on Big Island, while other islands are also being warned of bad weather conditions. (translated)
A massive oil spill threatens off the coast of Oman, caused by the leaking oil tanker "Caroline Bezengi," the extent of which could reach three times that of the Exxon Valdez disaster, while salvage operations face challenges due to difficult weather conditions and unclear ownership of the ship. (translated)
The tanker "Caroline Bezengi," subject to EU sanctions and part of the Russian shadow fleet, has run aground off the coast of Oman and has been leaking oil for some time, which could trigger a potential environmental disaster in the ecologically sensitive region, while salvage operations are being complicated by difficult weather conditions. (translated)
Off the coast of Oman, an oil slick is spreading as a result of a damaged tanker, which has now reached the mainland and poses significant environmental dangers, while salvage operations are hindered by unfavorable weather conditions. (translated)
On the evening of August 12, 2026, the solar eclipse will be observed in Germany under optimal weather conditions, while a total eclipse is expected in Spain, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. (translated)
Italy is currently experiencing the longest heatwave of the year, which has been ongoing since the end of July and is expected to last until August 17, while experts point out that the climate crisis is intensifying and prolonging such extreme weather conditions. (translated)
On Wednesday evening, a partial solar eclipse is expected in Hesse, which can be observed under good to very good weather conditions, as the sky will remain mostly clear. (translated)
More than 70 percent of England is affected by drought, according to the British Ministry of Environment, as weather conditions have continued to worsen following an unusually dry July, leading to falling river levels, crop failures, and water restrictions for approximately 27 million people. (translated)
The FPÖ's denial of the climate crisis is not only criticized but also alienates its own voters, as the already alarming global warming and the associated extreme weather conditions can no longer be ignored. (translated)
