This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 8 July 2023, shows the newly commissioned Brăila Bridge in Romania. At nearly 2 km in length, it is the third longest suspension bridge in Europe. It will reduce travel times, vehicle operating costs, exposure of residents to air and noise pollutants, and improve the quality...

This image, based on Copernicus Climate Change Service data, shows the surface air temperature anomaly for June 2023 in Europe. At more than 0.5°C above the average for the years 1991 to 2020, June 2023 broke the previous record set in June 2019 by a significant margin. Northwest Europe endured record-breaking high temperatures in June. Large...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 6 July 2023, shows the Greek island of Tinos. Tinos has rich biodiversity which is protected under the EU Habitats Directive. This directive aims to protect over a thousand species, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and plants, as well as 230...

Acquired on 5 July 2023, this Copernicus Sentinel-3 image reveals a wide view of Storm Poly raging across the Netherlands. With wind gusts of 146 km/h, it was the strongest summer storm on record for the country. It caused widespread tree damage, prompting Dutch authorities to issue warnings advising people to remain indoors. Air and train...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 2 July 2023, highlights Cestas Solar Park in Southwestern France. At its opening on December 1, 2015, it was Europe’s largest solar power station. With a 300-megawatt capacity, the station generates power for more than 240,000 residents of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine...