A new heatwave is ongoing in Europe. Forecasts predict temperatures of up to 42°C in Italy, 40°C in France, and 37°C in Switzerland from August 18, 2023, until the end of the following week. The heatwave results from a high-pressure system from Africa, bringing clear skies to a significant part of central and southern Europe. In this image...

As shown in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 18 August at 11:52 UTC, the wildfire which started in the municipalities of Arafo and Candelaria (#IFArafoCandelaria) continues to ravage Tenerife's forests.  Over 3,000 people have been evacuated. According to local authorities, this wildfire is the most complex fire in the Canary...

The ongoing wildfire crisis in Canada has reached unprecedented proportions.  Since the beginning of the 2023 fire season, 5,700 fires have burned an area of approximately 13.7 million hectares, reflecting an increase of 650% above the reference value. 1,054 fires are currently still burning. The most affected area during the last few days is...

A wildfire broke out in the municipalities of Arafo and Candelaria (#IFArafoCandelaria)  in Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. The fire burned 800 hectares, leading to the evacuation of several residential areas and the closure of two main roads.   This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 16 August, shows the...

For decades, people in Europe and beyond have been preserved from famine and have enjoyed a wide variety of food. This did not happen by accident.