News Archive
Second Hamburg Climate Report published
24 Oct 2017The report sheds light on the necessary responses to climate change in Northern Germany. With key issues such as temperature, risen by approximately 1.4 degrees Celsius since 1881; increased amount of precipitation, while dry spells in spring now last longer than they did a few decades ago.
Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Carpathian mountains
19 Oct 2017Rising temperatures and changing precipitation threatens valuable ecosystems in the Carpathian mountains. This report will serve as a practical companion for local, regional and national policy makers seeking to protect the fragile mountain ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
EEA Report Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
17 Oct 2017Reducing the impacts of dangerous weather- and climate-related events and at the same time adapting to a changing climate have become top priorities for the European Union. The report presents 10 key natural hazards in Europe, including heatwaves, heavy precipitation, river floods, windstorms, landslides, droughts, forest fires, avalanches, hail and storm surges.
New map data depict regional climate change after a rise in global temperature of 1.5 degrees
12 Oct 2017Global warming is not evenly distributed around the Earth; for example land areas warm up faster than sea areas. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) can present unique data which depict regional climate change after a rise in global temperature of 1.5 degrees.
What a lake’s color can tell about its condition in times of climate change
21 Sep 2017With the help of satellite observations from 188 lakes worldwide, scientists have shown that the warming of large lakes amplifies their color. Lakes which are green due to their high phytoplankton content tend to become greener in warm years as phytoplankton content increases.