Swiss Glaciers Lose 5.5% of Ice in Disastrous 2026

By admin October 1, 2026 No comment

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Swiss glaciers recorded a near-record loss of ice in 2026, with an estimated 5.5% of the country’s remaining glacier ice disappearing over the past 12 months, according to new monitoring data. Scientists say the pace is extraordinary, with intense heatwaves in May and June rapidly melting the limited snow cover left after a mild winter. […]

Spain Faces Growing Climate Change Challenges

By admin September 22, 2026 No comment

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Spain is facing mounting climate-related pressures, with severe wildfires, rising temperatures, droughts and floods affecting communities and the economy. Around 300,000 hectares of land have been burned in Spain this year, while farmers in affected regions have suffered major losses to livestock, crops and pasture. Rising temperatures are also affecting Spain’s tourism

Climate Shocks Hit EU Maize Production in Hungary and Romania

By admin September 2, 2026 No comment

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Climate change is putting increasing pressure on maize production across central and eastern Europe, with repeated droughts, heatwaves and water shortages reducing crop yields. The impact is particularly severe in Hungary and Romania, where maize acreage has fallen sharply. Hungary, once a major exporter, is expected to import maize this year, while Romania’s exportable

Europe’s Heatwaves Expose Insurance Gap as Business Losses Mount

By admin August 17, 2026 No comment

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Europe’s increasingly frequent heatwaves are causing major financial losses for businesses, while traditional business interruption insurance often fails to cover the disruption. In Italy’s Padua, hospitality businesses have seen customers avoid outdoor dining during peak heat, with more than 80% of surveyed businesses reporting turnover declines of around 20%. The

European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction

By admin April 9, 2024 No comment

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A group of elderly Swiss women have achieved a significant victory in the European Court of Human Rights, marking the first climate case success in the court’s history. These women, primarily in their 70s, emphasized their vulnerability to the impacts of heatwaves associated with climate change due to their age and gender. The court criticized […]