Drought

Green News

Syria’s fragile recovery at risk as worst drought in years unfolds

Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in Syria, where a fledgling government is trying to stitch the country back together following 14 years of civil war.

05/09/2025

Europeans' Stories

Drought and doubts: can Europe help its thirsty Member States?

Certain regions in Greece face their fourth consecutive drought year. Lack of water is affecting consumers and several economy sectors, especially the agriculture. Are national authorities and the European Union doing enough to help? We travelled to the north of the country to try to find out.

03/09/2025

Climate

Flash droughts: The new climate threat fuelling record wildfires

These sudden, intense droughts accelerate vegetation drying, increasing wildfire risks across vulnerable regions.

29/08/2025

Climate

Climate change drove ‘unprecedented’ wildfire in France, officials say

Hotspots across southern Europe have been scorched this summer, stoked by high temperatures and drought.

07/08/2025

Green News

Greece unveils national plan to tackle worsening water scarcity

The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity

24/07/2025

Climate

Global food prices surge as heat, drought and rain disrupt crops

The study highlights how climate-driven food price spikes can aggravate public health risks and social unrest.

22/07/2025

Climate

Serbian farmers struggle as drought dries up water supplies

With no rainfall since May, farmers on Suva Planina are relying on water tanks to keep their cattle and horses alive.

21/07/2025

Green News

Is climate change fuelling Europe’s early, extreme wildfire season?

A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn.

18/07/2025

Nature

What scientists got right - and wrong - about coastal threats

From agricultural pollution to the spread of invasive species and climate change, there are myriad shifting threats to rocky shores.

16/07/2025

Green News

Athens' reservoirs are now very close to historic lows, study warns

The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity.

16/07/2025

Climate

Where are the worst drought hotspots in Europe and the world?

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

05/07/2025

Europe News

Western Balkans face drought and water restrictions amid heatwave

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora.

03/07/2025

Green News

Drought strikes one third of Romania as residents struggle for water

Romania's southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.

01/07/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan opens Institute to study Caspian Sea

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we turn our focus to the Caspian Sea. Shared by five coastal countries — Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan — the regional treasure faces a critical decline in sea levels.

18/06/2025

Climate

Planetary waves amplifying wild weather have tripled, scientists say

Climate scientist Michael Mann explains the complex connections between climate change, atmospheric waves, and extreme weather.

17/06/2025

Climate

Europe faces drought as May declared second-hottest on record

Persistent dry conditions have led to the lowest spring river flow across Europe since records began in 1992

11/06/2025

Green News

UK solar power hits record highs during sunniest spring ever

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.

05/06/2025

Climate

More than 40% of Europe is facing drought, latest update shows

Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues.

02/06/2025

Nature

7 conversation-starting photos of our precious planet

The competition celebrates the camera’s ability to capture “both the fragility and strength of communities facing environmental challenges.”

25/05/2025

Radio Schuman

Why Europe should be worried about the ongoing drought

People across Europe are revelling in the current summery weather conditions. However, record low levels of rainfall in recent months foreshadow a worrying future for the continent.

21/05/2025