In 2021, Europeans experienced the hottest summer ever recorded in history, with fires, floods and heat waves hitting the Old Continent, according to a report by European scientists published on Good Friday. Summer temperatures were about 1 degree Celsius above the average for the past three decades, and Italy even recorded 48.8°C – an unofficial […]
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"Noodles on the ears": spaghetti rises in price due to … global warming
There’s a big rise in spaghetti prices coming. In 2021 alone, pasta prices went up by 9%. Spaghetti is in danger of becoming a “victim” of the global rise in prices, a dish that has already begun to “experience” the consequences of the climate crisis. A new wave of rising prices for basic consumer goods, […]
New Climate Law: Many Changes to the Operation of Homes and Cars
Radical changes will occur in terms of operation (use) of housing and cars. This is evidenced by the new climate law, which will come into force in the next 2 years. Many changes have been made to the law: compulsory home insurance if you live in a fire or flood risk zone, and all taxis […]
Six cities could disappear under water by 2030
Organization Climate Central, which deals with climate change, warns – by the beginning of the next decade, 6 cities may disappear from the maps, completely submerged. The India Times has compiled a list of cities at real risk from rising sea levels and global warming. It is headed by Amsterdam, which delights with its unique […]
Riots on Kifisos Avenue: police used chemicals against protesters
The incidents took place outside the building of the Ministry of Climate and Civil Protection on Kifisias Avenue between firefighters and police. The clashes took place several hours ago and, according to available information, 4 people were detained. Law enforcement officers used chemicals and a water cannon to disperse the demonstrators. People who came to […]
Study: pollution of the planet by the rich threatens the survival of the poor
According to a new scientific study, the total carbon footprint from the living standards and activities of the richest people on the planet will increase dramatically from 1%, while 50% of the poorest segments of the population will be hit by this. It is estimated that the world’s richest people will pollute the planet 30 […]
UN Warns World of Coming Crisis
A global water crisis threatens the planet. More than 5 billion people will have limited access to water, the United Nations warns. Climate change is steadily leading to a global water crisis, according to an October 5 UN World Meteorological Organization report, the Associated Press said. It states that over the two decades since 2000, […]
The climate has reeled
The Law on Climate Protection from Catastrophic Changes provides for the introduction of a cap on CO2 emissions by sector. The goal is to reduce them by 55% by 2030. A country’s “weapon” to contain or defend against climate change includes climate legislation. The prolonged high temperatures that hit Greece and the wildfires that have […]
Climate disaster: Greece is one of the most vulnerable regions on the planet
“We have to adapt to the effects of climate change,” said Demosthenes Sarigiannis, professor of environmental engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Speaking on the MEGA channel, the professor emphasized that we must learn to live with the situations we face due to climate change. “We have to adapt to its effects and reduce […]