# weather

Beachgoers pack the beach in Brighton, on the south coast of England, as temperatures head towards a predicted 37C on August 7, 2020. Photo: Glyn Kirk / AFP
Beachgoers pack the beach in Brighton, o […]
coronavirus, Health, Tourism, Infographic

Europeans warned not to forget virus as temperatures soar

Sun-seekers flocked to beaches as parts of western Europe baked in a heatwave, but authorities urged people to avoid crowded areas and wear masks over concerns at rising numbers of coronavirus cases
6 months ago
A sprinkler irrigates a corn field as sun rises over the Oderbruch region in Lebus, northeastern Germany, on July 26, 2019. Photo: Patrick Pleul / DPA / AFP
A sprinkler irrigates a corn field as su […]
Climate change, Food and agriculture, Infographic, Video 3D

Climate change to bring longer droughts in Europe: study

Two-year droughts like the record-breaking one that gripped Central Europe from 2018 to 2019 could become much more frequent if the region fails to curb greenhouse gas emissions, researchers say
6 months ago
People enjoy a sunny afternoon at the Parc des Buttes Chaumont in Paris during a heatwave on June 23, 2020. Photo: Christophe Archambault / AFP
People enjoy a sunny afternoon at the Pa […]
Climate change, coronavirus, Health, Infographic, Photo, Video

Europe basks in hot weather as experts fear virus risk

Recently released from lockdown, many Europeans thronged shady parks as temperatures soared during a heat wave experts fear will lead to new infections as people flout social distancing rules
7 months ago
On Cyprus, authorities issued a "yellow warning" for a second straight day on Monday over extreme temperatures. Photo: Iakovos Hatzistavrou / AFP
On Cyprus, authorities issued a "yellow […]
Climate change, coronavirus, Health, Tourism, Infographic, Video 3D

Virus-confined Med states wilt in record heat wave

Across the Mediterranean and its alluring beaches, a heatwave has hit countries just as they cautiously ease COVID-19 lockdowns, stoking hopes the new season will help fight the virus
8 months ago
View of the dry La Concepcion reservoir -which supplies 30% of the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa - during a severe drought on September 14, 2019. Photo: Orlando Sierra / AFP
View of the dry La Concepcion reservoir […]
Climate change, Environmental pollution, Infographic, Video

New climate models suggest Paris goals may be out of reach

New climate models show CO2 is a more potent greenhouse gas than previously understood, a finding that could push the Paris treaty goals out of reach, scientists have told AFP
1 year ago
22.07.2018, Sweden, Grotingen: A helicopter fights a forest fire near Grotingen. The forest fires rage spread all over Sweden. The three largest in central Sweden alone are more than 20,000 hectares in size. Photo: Robert Henriksson / TT NEWS AGENCY / dpa +++ dpa broadcast +++
22.07.2018, Sweden, Grotingen: A helicop […]
Eurozone

EU ramps up assistance to combat ‘unprecedented’ blazes in Sweden

Sweden is fighting its most serious wildfires in decades which prompting the government to seek help from the military.
3 years ago