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France

Macron says it is the end of 'water abundance' in Agricultural Show

Emmanuel Macron opened the French Agricultural Show saying that a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries "is not possible" if they don't respect the same environmental and sanitary rules as Europeans.

Destinations

In pictures: Italy drought uncovers hidden path in Lake Garda

Climate change has uncovered a path in the middle of Lake Garda.

Climate

Tunisia: Beach erosion is threatening tourism and communities

Coastal erosion is harming tourism, fishing and farming in Tunisia - and drought is making it worse.

Travel News

Venice canals almost run dry after lack of winter rain

Taxis and traditional gondolas have been struggling to pass through the dwindling waterways.

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World News

Europe is experiencing a winter drought: here's what you should know

Reservoirs and rivers in France, Italy and other parts of the continent are experiencing low water levels usually associated with summer heatwaves.

Climate

Winter drought: Photos foreshadow another dry year in parts of Europe

After record-high temperatures 2022, some parts of Europe could see another year of drought.

Climate

Farmers warn dry winter threatens crops in northern Italy

Italy’s farmers suffered through record-breaking droughts last summer. Winter has brought little relief.

Climate

Why climate change spells ‘disaster’ for Spain’s prize Ibérico ham

Between 15 and 20 per cent fewer Iberian pigs will be slaughtered this year.

Green News

We’ve invested in energy, now it’s water’s turn, argues WaterAid CEO

WaterAid CEO Tim Wainwright explains why meetings like the World Economic Forum in Davos aren’t doing enough for climate change adaptation.

Climate Now

Was 2022 a year of freak weather events or a climate change milestone?

In partnership with Copernicus

Were heatwaves and cold snaps in 2022 the new normal for our warming planet?

Green News

In photos: The most striking environmental images of 2022

As we approach the end of the year, we take a look back at photos that tell 2022's climate story.

Culture news

Climate Change threatens the sound of music in Swiss and French forest

The sound of music is under threat as climate change increasingly impacts the livelihoods of classic instrument makers.

Climate

Extreme weather became the European norm in 2022: A video recap

At least one extreme weather event has plagued Europe every week since August.

My Europe Series

'Who knows for how long': Spain prepares for winter water restrictions

As Spain faces its longest-running drought, the regional government in Catalonia has imposed restrictions on water use.

Green News

Catalonia introduces restrictions on water use as Spain prays for rain

The measures will affect 6.7 million people - 80 per cent of the region's population.

Egypt

COP27 climate summit closes with agreement to compensate poor countries

Poor countries which suffer droughts, floods and heatwaves, made worse by the carbon emissions of rich countries, to see some "climate justice".

Food and Drink

Spanish olive oil production halved: Is a price hike looming?

This year’s summer drought has put olive farmers' businesses in jeopardy, as Spain represents 75 percent of the world’s olive production.

World News

Spain’s Doñana wetlands are drying up

Europe's most important wetland is suffocating due to lack of water. The last freshwater lagoon in theSpanish national park of Doñana has dried up.

Romania

Concern over shrinking salt lake in Romania

Lake Techirghiol is Romania's largest salt lake, but the water has receded by around 50 metres as a result of this year's drought.

Climate Now

Climate Now Debate 2022: How do we beat wildfires?

In partnership with Copernicus

This summer saw unprecedented wildfires rage across Europe as temperatures rose. How can the EU respond to this threat and is climate change to blame?