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In early February 2025, large swaths of Japan were affected by what the national meteorological agency deemed the strongest cold front in several years. Many areas in northern Japan were covered in…

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Perućica, Europe’s largest rainforest

Situated within the Sutjeska National Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Perućica is one of the last remaining primeval rainforests in Europe. Spanning deep valleys and steep mountain slopes, this…

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Devastating bushfires in the Grampians National Park, Australia

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Devastating bushfires in the Grampians National Park, Australia

The Grampians National Park, a nature reserve in Victoria, Australia, is known for its waterfalls, wildlife, and Aboriginal heritage. However, since December 2024, the park has been affected by a…

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January 2025, the warmest January on record globally

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January 2025, the warmest January on record globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in January 2025. The bulletin reports that January 2025 was the warmest…

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‘Borderless’ European Capital of Culture 2025, Nova Gorica, Slovenia and Gorizia, Italy

Since 1985, the European Commission has named cities across Europe as Capitals of Culture to showcase the diversity and richness of European cultures, strengthen citizens' sense of belonging to a…

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Severe flooding in western France

Starting on 27 January 2025, heavy rainfall in western France from Storm Ivo led to the worst flooding in decades in the departments of Ille-et-Vilaine and Loire-Atlantique. The tributaries in the…

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Seismic Swarm in the Cyclades Islands, Greece

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Seismic Swarm in the Cyclades Islands, Greece

Since 27 January 2025, the Cyclades Islands have been struck by more than 1,000 undersea earthquakes, with some exceeding a magnitude of 5.0. The earthquakes’ epicentres have mainly been located…

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Snowfall in Sierra Nevada, Spain

On 2 February 2025, Spanish authorities issued a yellow warning for precipitation ahead of snowfall which affected the Sierra Nevada region on 3 February. At the Sierra Nevada ski resort, the snow…

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Saharan dust transported over the Mediterranean Sea

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Saharan dust transported over the Mediterranean Sea

On 2 February 2025, residents in southern Italy were affected by a cloud of Saharan dust transported there by a cyclone originating in North Africa. The dust was carried by strong gusts of wind to…

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Wildfire in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina

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Wildfire in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina

The Nahuel Huapi National Park is the oldest and second-largest national park in Argentina. On 25 December 2024, a wildfire broke out in the Nahuel Huapi National Park in Argentina. Started by a…

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Celebrating the Secoveljske soline wetlands in Slovenia on World Wetlands Day

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Celebrating the Secoveljske soline wetlands in Slovenia on World Wetlands Day

2 February is World Wetlands Day, dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the essential role wetlands play in preserving biodiversity and supporting environmental health. An example of…

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Sørvágsvatn Lake in the Faroe Islands

Sørvágsvatn, visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 4 September 2024, is the largest lake on the Faroe Islands. Located near the village of Sørvágur on the island of Vágar, the lake…

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Niagara Falls partially frozen, Canada and USA

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Niagara Falls partially frozen, Canada and USA

In this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 27 January 2025, the partially frozen Niagara Falls can be seen from above. Situated on the border between Canada and the USA, the Niagara Falls were…

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Haze over the Indo-Gangetic Plain

The Indo-Gangetic Plain stretches from the delta of the Brahmaputra and Ganges rivers to the Indus River valley, covering northern India, eastern Pakistan, southern Nepal, and most of Bangladesh.…

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Storm Herminia impacts western France

On 27 January 2025, Storm Herminia struck parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland. In western France, the storm led to severe flooding in regions such as Normandy and Brittany,…

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Lack of Snowfall in Alaska, USA

Since December 2024, many locations in the U.S. state of Alaska have recorded warmer temperatures than usual for the time of year. In the capital, Anchorage, the average temperature reached −6.4°C on…

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Storm Éowyn hits Ireland

On 24 January 2025, Storm Éowyn hit Ireland as one of the most intense storms to affect the country in recent years. In addition to causing power outages in over 725,000 homes, Éowyn led to school,…

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A green milestone for Germany

In 2024, renewable energies made up 59 percent of Germany’s total electricity generation, up from 56 percent in 2023. For the first time, wind and solar overtook fossil fuels as energy sources,…

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Protecting Malta’s birdlife

Malta, an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, is the European Union's smallest Member State in terms of surface area and number of inhabitants. Founded in 1962, BirdLife Malta is the island’s…

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Modernising infrastructure in Cyprus

Cyprus, a beautiful Mediterranean island known for its rich history and strategic location, is modernising its infrastructure to better support economic growth and connectivity in light of its…