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Europe is anticipated to reach a historic milestone in wind energy expansion after installing 8.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity during the first half of 2026, reflecting a 30% rise compared to the same period last year. Updated industry figures

The number of fatalities linked to heat reached a new peak in Austria, with 646 deaths recorded during June and July, according to official epidemiological statistics published by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety. This figure marks the

– The recent national referendum held on August 29 resulted in Icelandic voters choosing not to restart accession talks with the European Union. The No camp secured 52.8% of the ballots, while 47.2% supported renewing negotiations. According to reports from

More than 25,000 lives have been lost across Germany, France, Spain, and Italy since early 2026, as a result of intense heatwaves sweeping through Western Europe, according to official public health monitoring reports. Environmental health agencies warned that mortality metrics

More than 165 lives have been lost, and over 800 people remain unaccounted for after a devastating flash flood struck the Himalayan regions along the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster unfolded around 8:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday when a massive

A violent tornado struck the Aude department in southern France late Monday afternoon, injuring at least 26 people and causing extensive structural damage to roughly 100 residential properties. The severe weather event hit the municipality of Pomas, situated near Carcassonne,

– The German government is increasing its counter-drone capabilities as authorities respond to rapid advancements in unmanned aircraft technology. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized that counter-drone efforts will be a long-term focus for the Federal Police. He made these remarks

– In July 2026, Austria experienced its lowest number of first-time asylum applications in a decade, totaling 244. This represents a roughly 65% decrease from 697 applications in July 2025, according to Austria’s Interior Ministry. When including both initial and

– From 1980 to 2024, weather and climate calamities resulted in approximately €822 billion in direct economic damages across the European Union. Of this total, over €208 billion was accumulated between 2021 and 2024. The European Environment Agency estimated these

– The European Union has expanded its wildfire response across the continent by deploying aircraft, helicopters, ground crews, and satellite mapping, as emergency services face intense pressure during the severe 2026 fire season. Countries such as Belgium and Spain requested