On 10 January 2025, authorities in Paraguay declared a 60-day national emergency due to widespread forest fires. The fires have impacted public and private protected wild areas, biodiversity, and…
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Since 2012, Copernicus has provided data and services to users worldwide, supporting advancements in Earth Observation (EO) and addressing environmental, emergency, and security challenges. As these…
The Pio XI glacier in Chile’s Southern Ice Field is South America's largest, and one of the few glaciers in the world which continues to advance despite global climate change. Several factors may…
After a start to the season characterised by an absence of precipitation, the recent cold wave which swept across much of Europe has brought abundant snowfall to the Alps, transforming the mountain…
On 11 January 2025, Madagascar and the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were hit by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. The storm brought heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 115 km/h, causing at…
As of 13 January 2025, the three fires affecting Los Angeles, California since 7 January continue to burn, spurred on by strong winds. The fires have been deemed among the most destructive in the…
Since 1985, the European Commission has designated cities across Europe as Capitals of Culture in order to highlight the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe, increase European citizens’…
On 9 January 2025, UK authorities issued weather warnings for ice, heavy snowfall, and extreme cold, with temperatures plunging as low as -13.3C in some areas. These warnings followed more than 60…
A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills of California, USA, on 7 January 2025, threatening iconic Los Angeles landmarks and thousands of homes. The fire was one of four major blazes in…
Water hyacinth is an invasive aquatic plant that has significantly impacted Lake Naivasha's ecosystem and local economy. Introduced in the late 1980s, it has proliferated rapidly, forming dense mats…
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Oceans are essential ecosystems for our planet, yet they face threats from climate change, pollution, and other human-caused factors. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development has…
As of 6 January 2025, seven states in the US have declared emergencies following a widespread winter storm which has caused travel disruptions, school closures, and at least five casualties. The…
In the past decade, successful conservation efforts concerning the Iberian lynx, including rewilding, recovery of key prey species, and wildlife corridors, have allowed the status of the species to…
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, supports EU Member States and Schengen-associated countries in managing the EU’s external borders and combating cross-border crime. To this end,…
On 4 September 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite was launched from the European Spaceport in French Guiana. Since then, it has acquired images of our planet as part of the calibration…
The Serranía de Hornocal, located in northern Argentina, is a striking mountain range famous for its vibrant, multicolored slopes. Known as the ‘Mountain of 14 Colours’, it provides one of the most…
Dealurile Homoroadelor, located in central Romania, is a picturesque area of rolling hills rich in biodiversity. As a Natura 2000 site, it forms part of the European Union’s network of protected…
Witznitz Solar Park, located near Leipzig in eastern Germany, is Europe’s largest photovoltaic plant. Built on a former lignite mining site, the park spans approximately 500 hectares, with an…
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