Sweden is expected to have a better grain harvest than previously forecasted, but global uncertainty due to drought and the conflict between Ukraine and Russia could lead to rising food prices. (translated)
A new study from Stockholm University shows that a combination of climate processes, including changes in the Earth's orbit, exacerbated an extreme drought 3,200 years ago and contributed to the collapse of several Bronze Age cultures in the eastern Mediterranean. (translated)
Today's news includes Jimmie Åkesson's hopes before the election and the plans for the opposition, record withdrawals of cash in Russia indicating a banking crisis, warnings of carbon monoxide poisoning in tents, extreme temperatures in the seas of Europe, and advice on reviving dried-out lawns. (translated)
The well driller Tord Karlsson in Mullsjö warns that the water shortage is worse than in 2018, when many wells risk drying up completely and the groundwater has dropped to unprecedented low levels since measurements began in the 1960s. (translated)
The climate crisis and the drought in Europe have now erased all growth within the EU. The effects are devastating, and we haven't even talked about all the people who have died. We must stop emissions and slow down climate change. (translated)
The climate crisis and the drought in Europe have now wiped out all growth within the EU. The effects are devastating, and we haven't even talked about all those who have died. We must stop emissions and slow down climate change. (translated)
In the new Stockholm houses in Rågsved, Stockholmshem implements nature-based solutions aimed at addressing climate change by effectively managing stormwater, improving vegetation, and increasing biodiversity, which makes the residential areas better equipped for heavy rains and drought. (translated)
The United Kingdom is experiencing a record warm summer with over 27 million people under watering bans, while meteorologists warn that the drought may continue into next year and increase the risk of wildfires. (translated)
S is going to the elections on a mobilization for clean water. PFAS, eutrophication, drought, and water scarcity require a political mobilization. The responsibility for water is currently divided among many actors. Therefore, a national water strategy and a national coordinator are needed. Clean water must be secured. (translated)
PFAS, eutrophication, drought, and water scarcity require a political mobilization. The responsibility for water is currently divided among many actors. Therefore, a national water strategy and a national coordinator are needed. Access to clean water must be secured. (translated)
The drought in Europe has significantly affected the flow of important rivers like the Po and the Rhine, resulting in damaged crops, limited transportation capacity, and interruptions in energy production, while climate change, glacial melting, and overuse of groundwater exacerbates the situation. (translated)
Western Europe is experiencing its hottest summer to date since measurements began, with exceptionally low water levels in rivers and record high sea temperatures, exacerbated by ongoing drought, and the temperature is a clear example of how climate change intensifies heat extremes. (translated)
The summer's heat waves in Western Europe are the most extreme ever recorded, with record-high temperatures and severe drought leading to catastrophic fires and unusual finds, such as mammoth bones in dry rivers. (translated)
Extreme heat and drought have hit Europe's farmers hard this summer, leading to record-low harvests, rising food prices, and serious consequences for both livestock and cultivated crops. (translated)
The drought in the Danube, caused by record heat and climate change, is leading to dramatically low water levels that threaten transportation, food production, and energy supply across Europe, with Hungary already experiencing significant consequences such as water and electricity usage restrictions. (translated)
Low water levels in Germany's rivers, particularly the Rhine, due to the summer drought may lead to prolonged economic stagnation and a potential GDP reduction of 0.4 percent, which is worrying the industry and has prompted Transport Minister Steffen Bilger to call for a low water summit. (translated)
Extreme heat and drought in Europe are forcing several countries to shut down nuclear reactors and reduce electricity production, which among other things leads to explosions of underwater charges to increase water flow to the nuclear power plant in Romania. (translated)
The levels of Europe's major rivers, including the Danube and the Rhine, have dropped to extremely low levels due to prolonged drought, causing problems for tourism and shipping operations, and creating a situation where ports are dry and boat tours are canceled. (translated)
I note that those who eagerly want to deny the effects of climate change are trying to block my posts. Extensive fires in Europe are occurring due to drought, which is an effect of climate change. Why the initial spark arises is not relevant in this context. (translated)
Drought in Europe has led to historically low water levels in the Rhine, which threatens freight traffic and forces ships to load only 20 percent of their normal capacity, resulting in sharply rising freight prices. (translated)
