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August 2026 was the hottest month in the last 100,000 years – Copernicus
August 2026 was the hottest month in the last 100,000 years – Copernicus

Scientists consistently blame the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, which trap heat in the atmosphere

By 2100, over 40% of the planet will be affected by drought – study
By 2100, over 40% of the planet will be affected by drought – study

This forecast is still quite optimistic, as it takes into account the fact that high CO₂ levels reduce evaporation from plants

Rivers in Zakarpattia are drying up due to deforestation, off-roading and the construction of wind farms — says an environmentalist
Rivers in Zakarpattia are drying up due to deforestation, off-roading and the construction of wind farms — says an environmentalist

A separate issue is the drainage of marshes and floodplains, which is taking place due to the rapid urbanisation of Lviv and Uzhhorod

Forest fires are undoing progress made in reducing industrial emissions — UN
Forest fires are undoing progress made in reducing industrial emissions — UN

Extreme weather conditions have a direct impact on air pollution

Has the battle against global warming been lost? Progress on climate action in EU countries has stalled
Has the battle against global warming been lost? Progress on climate action in EU countries has stalled

According to the UN, the global target of limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5°C is now out of reach

Cool city: urban practices that help cope with the heat
Cool city: urban practices that help cope with the heat

The key components of a climate-resilient city are greenery, water and shade

Climate change and Ukraine: how global warming has already affected the country
Climate change and Ukraine: how global warming has already affected the country

In Ukraine, water bodies are drying up, and traditional agricultural regions are losing their potential

The scorching summer will ‘cost’ the EU €180 billion and halt economic growth
The scorching summer will ‘cost’ the EU €180 billion and halt economic growth

The countries that have experienced the most hot days will bear the brunt of the financial impact

Below dead level: Lake Katlabug in Odesa region is being forcibly filled with water
Below dead level: Lake Katlabug in Odesa region is being forcibly filled with water

The authorities are concerned about the potential consequences for ecosystems and water management

Europe has experienced the hottest start to summer on record, whilst the world’s oceans have broken records
Europe has experienced the hottest start to summer on record, whilst the world’s oceans have broken records

July was the second warmest on record – 1.47°C above the pre-industrial average