After the heatwaves, fires multiply in Mediterranean Europe
France, Spain, Portugal and Greece are fighting wildfires, some of which are still out of control.
Venezuela earthquake: death toll rises as rescue efforts struggle
Two powerful earthquakes have left at least 1,450 people dead and 50,000 missing in Venezuela. The country’s ongoing economic and social crisis is also hampering rescue operations.
Extreme heat, no longer exceptional, grips half of Europe
An extreme heatwave is affecting many European countries: it is a consequence of the climate crisis. And it is only expected to get worse.
The African heatwave affecting Europe is not an anomaly, but the face of the new Mediterranean summer
Much of Western Europe is already dealing with temperatures that in many cities are approaching or exceeding 35°C.
A journey through Normandy, where in June the fields are covered in magnificent blue and indigo flowers.
Its oceanic microclimate, fertile soils, and the alternation of rain and sunshine make Normandy the ideal place for flax cultivation. A journey through the region offers a close-up look at the European flax supply chain, from cultivation to fibre processing.
Imported food in the European Union: Slow Food calls for mirror measures. The case study of corn and wheat
By calling for the introduction of mirror measures, Slow Food highlights the need for imported foods such as corn and wheat to comply with the same standards required of products grown within the European Union.
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The 2026 World Cup between climate crisis and global mobility
Record temperatures and border checks: how climate and migration policies are reshaping sport.
What is El Niño, and why does it have nothing to do with summer heat in Europe?
The rise in sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, known as El Niño, is often mistakenly linked to summer heat in Europe.
River restoration: 2025 marks a record year for dam removals in Europe
A new report by Dam Removal Europe confirms an 11 per cent increase in the removal of dams and river barriers — a trend that is also spreading beyond Europe.
What is picloram, the pesticide that may help explain the surge in colorectal cancer cases?
An innovative Spanish study has found a link between the pesticide picloram and the onset of colorectal cancer among people under 50.