Climate change — latest ecology news

Ultimately, this threatens to result in economic losses running into the billions

45 per cent of the 5,100 species have become locally extinct in the warmest part of the region, where they previously lived

Rail services have been suspended in France, whilst in Belgium wildlife centres are overflowing with animals suffering from heatstroke

This year, a global phenomenon will lead to extreme heat even in Europe

This concerns the update of the National Pollutant Emission Control Plan (NPEC), the biodiversity conservation strategy, and European standards for monitoring new pollutants

The UN is calling for a reduction in emissions and a shift towards clean energy technologies

The high temperatures have also caused water shortages in several regions

At the same time, experts are concerned about potential future disruptions at hydroelectric and nuclear power plants

Heat waves are increasingly giving way to hailstorms, and winter thaws to bitter cold

Comprehensive and timely reporting should help build trust among partners

Brazil is an example of how, with political will, deforestation can be significantly reduced

Since the beginning of the year, there have already been nearly 800 forest fires in Europe