Keywords: Climate Change


Morocco Avocado Summit expands internationally as industry targets global growth

Morocco's avocado industry is set to strengthen its international profile this autumn as the second Morocco Avocado Summit prepares to welcome foreign delegations for the first time, reflecting the country's growing ambitions in the global fresh produce market. Scheduled for 15 October in Larache,......

France's corn harvest set for lowest output since 1980 after extreme heat and drought

France is on course to record its smallest corn harvest in more than four decades, as successive heatwaves and prolonged drought sharply reduce crop yields and prompt farmers to scale back planted acreage. The French government now forecasts national corn production at 9 million metric tons in 2026,......

UN warns El Niño could worsen hunger crisis across nearly 50 countries by 2027

The United Nations has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon could significantly worsen global food insecurity, placing millions of additional people at risk of acute hunger by the end of 2027. Humanitarian agencies say the combined effects of extreme weather, economic instability, and ongoing......

WFP warns El Niño could push millions more into hunger by 2027

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the intensifying El Niño climate pattern could significantly worsen global food insecurity, potentially pushing nearly 49 million additional people into acute hunger by the end of 2027. If current projections hold, the total number of people facing......

Climate change doubled the likelihood of Canada's extreme wildfire season, study finds

Human-induced climate change has made Canada's devastating 2026 wildfire season approximately twice as likely, according to a new scientific analysis that highlights the growing influence of global warming on extreme fire conditions across the country. Researchers from the World Weather Attribution......

Austria records highest temperature in its history as heatwave grips Central Europe

Austria has recorded its highest temperature since modern weather observations began, as an intense heatwave continues to affect large parts of Central Europe. Meteorological authorities reported temperatures exceeding 41°C, setting a new national record and highlighting the increasing frequency......

European Union records worst wildfire season on record as burned area surpasses 435,000 hectares

The European Union has recorded its most severe wildfire season for this point in the year, with nearly 435,000 hectares of land destroyed by fires since the beginning of 2026. According to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the affected area has already exceeded the levels......

Burgundy Canal faces possible closure as drought severely reduces water levels

The Burgundy Canal could soon be completely closed to navigation as France faces an unprecedented drought situation that has severely reduced water levels across its waterways. The warning was issued by Voies Navigables de France (VNF), which manages the country's inland waterways, as prolonged......

Historic Danube drought raises concerns over Europe's energy supply

Several countries in Central and Eastern Europe are facing growing energy concerns as exceptionally low water levels in the Danube River disrupt electricity production and transportation. The prolonged drought, combined with persistent heatwaves, has placed additional pressure on energy infrastructure......