Tag: Europe
Heatwave: Wildfires spread across Europe as countries break record temperatures – BBC News
As Europe faces more sweltering temperatures, wildfires are raging across several countries including France and Portugal. The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines the heatwave sweeping across the continent. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Europe #BBCNews
Wildfires rage as parts of Europe battle record heatwave
A summer heatwave that has triggered devastating forest fires across Southwest Europe shows no signs of abating, as parts of the continent gear for new temperature records early next week. Firefighters in France, Portugal, Spain and Greece are battling forest blazes that have ravaged thousands of hectares of land and killed several people since the start of the week. It is the second heatwave engulfing…
Why is there a record-breaking heatwave in Europe? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes as wildfires sweep across Europe, with officials issuing health warnings for a new heatwave in the coming days. Everton Fox explains what’s behind Europe’s extreme weather conditions. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
What's causing travel chaos across Europe? | Inside Story
Airlines have been forced to cancel thousands of flights due to strike action, staff shortages and weather. Queues of passengers snaking through some European airports are a familiar sight. Some airlines are advising people to turn-up for check-in four to five hours early. Passenger volumes are at almost pre-pandemic levels but staffing isn’t. Airlines and airports are struggling to re-hire people they laid off during…
Europe heatwave fuels wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain – BBC News
A heatwave is fuelling wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain. Around 3,500 firefighters in Portugal are battling dozens of blazes, as temperatures break records in various parts of the country. Heatwaves have become more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting because of climate change. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Europe #BBCNews
Is climate change to blame for extreme heat in Europe? – BBC News
Europe is experiencing extreme temperatures this week, with hot weather set to continue for the foreseeable future. In Spain, temperatures have hit 43C (109F), and in neighbouring Portugal, wildfires have broken out as a result of the weather. Is climate change to blame for this scorching heat? Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #ClimateChange #Heatwave #BBCNews