Germany registered a record 15,800 heat-related deaths in the summer, primarily among those over 75, as the country experienced heat waves exceeding 40 degrees. (translated)
Saksamaa registreeris suvel rekordilised 15 800 kuumasurma
The heat wave that has occurred in Europe this summer has already caused at least 35,000 excess deaths, which is why the European Commission is urging countries to quickly invest in climate change mitigation to prevent future damages. (translated)
Katkematu leitsak on sel suvel Euroopas põhjustanud juba vähemalt 35 000 liigsurma
The increasing temperature in Finland has shown that the risk of a certain harmless amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, can become life-threatening, as evidenced by the tragic death of an eight-year-old girl in Louisiana from a rare infection, raising questions about the understanding of the amoeba's spread and recommended precautions for swimmers. (translated)
KLIIMASOOJENEMISE VAIKNE OHT ⟩ Soojenemine laiendab tapva amööbi levikut – üks 8 aastane tüdruk suri just
Norway plans to expand oil and gas projects in the Barents Sea, ignoring the European Union's Arctic drilling restrictions, which raises questions about Oslo's justification and European energy security as the use of fossil fuels politically decreases. (translated)
Norra trotsib EL-i Arktika moratooriumi: Barentsi mere nafta jääb Oslo energiajulgeoleku nurgakiviks
Updated climate data shows that the stable climate of the last ten thousand years is coming to an end, bringing extreme thunderstorms that affect the rhythm of tropical rains, and thus the region's crops and the risk of flooding. (translated)
Vihm ei pruugi enam tulla siis, kui me seda ootame – kümme tuhat aastat kestnud kliimarahu on läbi!
The average surface temperature of the world's oceans was recorded at a record 21.1 degrees, which is extraordinary, as such a level is usually reached in August instead of cooling down. (translated)
EL NIÑO MÕJU ⟩ Maailma ookeanides mõõdeti pinnatemperatuuri uus rekord
Europe, once known as the leader of global climate policy, is facing moderate changes in its green transition approach, weighing economic tolerance that entails exceptions in the automotive industry, a softer carbon trading system, and new fossil fuel projects. (translated)
WSJ ⟩ Euroopa tänitas Trumpi kallal kliima pärast. Nüüd pidurdab ta ise rohepööret
Studies of million-year-old seafloor deposits near the coast of South Africa suggest that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may not behave according to current scientific explanations, which could change our understanding of its vulnerability in the context of climate change. (translated)
Setted räägivad üllatava loo kliimat mõjutava hiiglasliku ookeanihoovuse ajaloost
Climate change could nearly triple the area affected by wildfires in Europe, causing fires in regions where experience in extinguishing them is limited, according to a recently published study, in the context of Europe already suffering from severe wildfires. (translated)
Kliimamuutused võivad kolmekordistada Euroopas igal aastal põleva maastiku ala
Studies show that increasing temperatures due to climate change are making extreme heat more dangerous for older people at lower temperatures and humidity than for younger generations, which previous climate risk modeling underestimated. (translated)
Uuring: soojenev kliima on vanemaealistele arvatust ohtlikum
The village of Kandersteg, located in Switzerland and home to 1,300 residents, is threatened by a rockfall due to the Spitze Stei rock mass eroding the permafrost and glacial melt, which could lead to a disaster similar to the destruction of the village of Blatten last year. (translated)
Järjekordset Šveitsi küla ähvardab kivivaringu alla jäämine
The Chinese shipping company Sea Legend has opened the first regular shipping route in the Arctic, allowing cargo ships to move from Asia to Europe via a new route over the Arctic Ocean, but this raises questions about the economic, environmental, and political implications of this route. (translated)
WSJ ⟩ Hiina avas esimese regulaarse laevatee Arktikas
Professor of climatophysics Velle Toll says that the El Niño phenomenon, which promises to be exceptionally strong, will affect Estonia with rising food prices and a warm winter, likely bringing several global socioeconomic consequences. (translated)
Kliimafüüsik: El Niño mõjutab Eestit toiduhindade tõusu ja sooja talvega
The German government, where some ministers want to add climate protection to the constitution, faces stronger opposition, while heatwaves and the consequences of climate change in Europe, including droughts and wildfires, are intensifying. (translated)
Saksa valitsus ei leia kliimakaitse põhiseadusesse lisamises üksmeelt
Belgium is facing the largest forest fire in history, which has already destroyed 3,000 hectares of forest, and firefighters, including international specialists, are trying to contain it with the expected rain and efforts from local authorities, while climate change increases the likelihood of similar situations occurring in Europe. (translated)
Belgias lõõmab ajaloo suurim metsatulekahju
The article addresses the tension between the USA and the European Union over green regulations, where the USA accuses the EU of imposing overly strict climate and reporting requirements that disadvantage American companies, while the EU defends its regulatory independence, allowing for a discussion on how far each side might be willing to compromise and what effects these rules might have on global trade. (translated)
USA ähvardab ELi rohereeglite pärast uute kaubanduspiirangutega
Studies show that a sudden warming of the climate that occurred about 56 million years ago led to a significant reduction of forest canopies by more than half, and scientists warn that today’s climate changes could lead to similar environmental damage and the destruction of ecosystems. (translated)
Iidne kliimakriis kahandas metsade võrastikke enam kui poole võrra
Climate change threatens Europe's famous red wines, as white grape varieties like 'Chardonnay' withstand heat and drought better than red varieties like 'Pinot noir', whose fruits may lose their characteristics and flavor due to drought effects, forcing winemakers to seek new solutions to preserve traditional wine brands. (translated)
Kuumenev kliima seab ohtu Euroopa kuulsad punaveinid
In July, the average surface temperature of the world's oceans outside the polar regions reached the highest level in history, breaking the previous record and resulting in widespread drought-related environmental and economic damages in Europe, including extreme wildfires and significant disruptions in water production and agriculture. (translated)
Maailma mered olid juulis mõõtmisajaloo kuumimad
In Germany, rivers are drying up due to the heat wave, but the government is unable to collectively decide whether to create new engineering solutions or restore the rivers' natural state, as the falling water level exposes sandbanks that threaten cargo shipping in various industries. (translated)
KLIIMAKRIIS ⟩ Saksamaa jõed kuivavad, valitsus otsib lahendusi
