Garden architect Ferdinand Leffler advises how to adapt Czech gardens to more frequent droughts and high temperatures by selecting resilient plants, proper soil care, and emphasizing diversity and shade. (translated)
According to the new forecast by the WMO, El Niño appears to be a very strong phenomenon, with sea surface temperatures in the Pacific significantly above average, which can have serious consequences for weather and climate worldwide. (translated)
Summer 2026 in Paris brought unprecedented heat, with the average maximum daily temperature reaching nearly 30 °C and the city experiencing a record 47 tropical days and 32 tropical nights, significantly deviating from the climatic norms of previous years. (translated)
Summer 2026 in Great Britain became the hottest in history with an average temperature of 16.5 °C, reflecting increasingly frequent records caused by climate change, while the country also faced extreme drought and a decline in precipitation. (translated)
Summer 2023 in the Czech Republic was one of the driest in recorded history with average precipitation of 193 mm, which represents only 78% of the climatological norm, combined with the second warmest summer, where the average temperature reached 19.4 °C, despite significant differences in precipitation amounts across regions. (translated)
The Czech Republic experienced the warmest summer in recorded history, with an average temperature of 22.7 °C, which is 4.9 °C higher than the reference period of 1961-1990, and recorded a record value of 41.9 °C at the end of June. (translated)
By the way, if it is confirmed that the flood was caused by the collapse of a glacier, we can attribute it to global climate change, which destabilizes the Himalayas (just like most other parts of the planet) due to rising temperatures. It won't be the last time we see something like this. (translated)
In Italy, a heat wave will begin on Wednesday with temperatures reaching up to 45 °C, with the main peak expected on Thursday and Friday, while high temperatures will also spread to the Balkans and central Europe. (translated)
This year's forest fires in Europe, intensified by heavy rains and high temperatures, have revealed unexploded ordnance from the Second World War, posing a serious risk to rescuers and residents in the affected areas. (translated)
The average global sea surface temperature has reached a record 21.1 °C, which is the highest value since the mid-19th century, and the main cause of this increase is the El Niño phenomenon, which amplifies the long-term effects of human-induced global warming. (translated)
The Greens and the Left criticize Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his alleged lack of response to the crisis caused by extreme temperatures, drought, and wildfires, calling his silence during this period unacceptable and irresponsible. (translated)
In Miami, the temperature was recorded at a record 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which has happened only twice in 130 years, with extreme heat also affecting other parts of the southern USA, including Fort Lauderdale at 37 °C and Death Valley with temperatures over 53 °C. (translated)
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)
In the Czech Republic, there have been no precipitation in some places, such as Prague in Břevnov and the Jičín area, for almost a month, which contributes to severe drought caused by climate change and high temperatures, although rainy days are expected this week that could partially improve the situation. (translated)
This Wednesday, Madrid will experience the last day of intense heat with a yellow warning level and maximum temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius, while a gradual drop in temperatures is expected in the following days. (translated)
This summer in the Czech Republic has rewritten historical temperature records, with more than three-quarters of meteorological stations surpassing their maximums, while a new absolute temperature of 41.9 °C was recorded in Doksany, which is 1.5 °C higher than the previous record, and this year there were also more than 22 super-tropical days with temperatures above 35 °C. (translated)
Forest fires in Europe, which this year mainly affected France, Spain, and Greece, have claimed more than 20 lives and burned over 580,000 hectares of land in the EU, which is attributed to climate change and rising temperatures. (translated)
Podle předpovědí El Niña může globální teplota příští rok výrazně překonat dosavadní rekord. OPĚT. Dobrá chvíle připomenout si „klimaskeptické“ politiky (kolem Václava Klause, ODS, SPD nebo KSČM), kteří kydali špínu na údajně „alarmistické“ klimatology. Byli úplně mimo. https://t.co/DECczuPoBZ #klima #ElNino #globálníoteplení
In the last 70 years, the number of tropical nights in Spain with minimum temperatures above 20 and 25 degrees has significantly increased, which has an alarming impact on the health of the population, including a record rise in deaths related to high temperatures, while infernal nights with temperatures above 30 degrees are also beginning to appear. (translated)
