Temperatures above reference average values continue to be recorded in Europe. According to the latest climate bulletin published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), February 2023 has been the fifth warmest February globally. Air temperatures were above average for most of Europe, with anomalies reaching +8ºC peaks in the Arctic...

This image, acquired on 2 March 2023 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows a snow-covered Yosemite National Park in California. After a series of winter storms, California officials reported that the State’s snowpack is the largest in decades.  The current snow accumulation stands at 177% of the norm at this time of the year....

Equality, diversity and inclusion are crucial factors contributing to the success of any industry and the space sector is no exception. The space industry inspires and has the potential to bring people from all walks of life together and promote unity, yet it also faces its own set of challenges.

At the end of February, tropical cyclone Freddy caused significant damage and population displacements in Madagascar and Mozambique, with at least 21 casualties. After more than two weeks, its cyclonic activity has not stopped. As shown in this image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites, on 7 March, Freddy was approaching...

The western Alps continue to be affected by low levels of snowfall, now reaching the lowest levels on record in several areas.  This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 5 March 2023, shows the scarcity of snow cover in the Italian and Swiss part of the Alps. In this area, the daily  Snow Water Equivalent evaluated...