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EU warns Spain over proposal to expand irrigation near Doñana wetlands

A proposal to expand agricultural irrigation around Spain's natural park of Doñana has sparked controversy.

Climate

French farmer gives tearful interview as drought threatens crops

A giant reservoir in Sainte-Soline has become a flashpoint in France’s debate over water resources.

Nature

Europe’s forests are turning brown in summer - here’s why

Last year, 37 per cent of Mediterranean and central European forests were affected by tree browning.

Spain

Spanish wildfires burn through mountainous region of Tarifa

Wildfires are burning through the mountainous region of Tarifa in Spain as a severe winter drought affects large parts of Southern Europe.

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Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

Climate

This Mediterranean country is cutting off overnight water supplies

Water is being cut for seven hours every night in response to the worst drought on record.

Culture news

The ancient ritual of rain-making across different cultures

While some cultures dance to invoke rain, others revere special figures. The practice of rain-making rituals and prayers goes back centuries and can be found in many different cultures and religions around the world.

Green News

Macron reveals 'water sobriety' plan to tackle drought

This winter the country went a record 32 days without rain leaving reservoirs well below normal levels.

Climate

France, Spain, Italy: A deep dive into Europe’s coming water shortages

An unusually hot, dry winter has failed to replenish already low water levels after last year’s devastating drought.

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Watch: Spain's first big wildfire this season rages out of control

A major forest fire continues to rage in Spain’s eastern Castellon region, days after more than 1,500 people had to be evacuated from their homes.

World News

Humanity's future depends on how we manage water, says UN head

Water action needs to be at the "centre of the global political agenda," UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday at the end of a three-day conference on water resources.

Nature

Woman runs 200 marathons in a year to spotlight the water crisis

‘When I set out to run, I thought I was going to see a problem and what I found was a catastrophe.’

Spain

Firefighters battle blaze ripping through forests in eastern Spain

A large wildfire continued to burn out of control in eastern Spain on Friday, scorching at least 1,000 hectares and forcing the evacuation of 900 residents of nearby towns.

Green News

Water shortages could become a 'global crisis'

On World Water Day, the United Nations says hundreds of millions of children are at risk from inadequate or unsafe drinking water

Green News

France leads the way linking climate with weather in TV forecasts

France Television says it is about explaining why certain weather events happen.

Climate

Will drought and flooding get worse as temperatures rise?

‘Sharp’ increase in weather extremes correlates with warming climate, study shows.

Climate

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter, scientists reveal

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter ever. Here’s which countries were hottest.

Living

These transformation stories show how water is a women's issue

Women are disproportionately affected by water scarcity, but ‘clean water gives women a chance to make their dreams a reality’.

Moments

Extreme weather is changing the face of tourism in Europe

Last summer, Europe was hit with extreme temperatures. 2023 is expected to get even hotter.

Climate

Fears for food supplies as Italy and France brace for another drought

Western Europe looks set to suffer another drought this summer. How are countries preparing?