Aerial surveys of nearly 50 reefs off the coast of Queensland, Australia, have revealed extensive coral bleaching in the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef. The bleaching, which spans from Lizard Island in the north to the Keppel Islands in the south, has impacted a stretch over 1,100 kilometres long of the coral reef, raising concerns...

Tenerife faces a severe water crisis after one of the driest winters on record. The government is taking proactive measures to ensure a steady supply of water, which is vital for both citizens and agriculture, especially since reservoirs are at significantly lower levels than last year. Plans include increasing water treatment and desalination...

The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals recently published the "State of the World's Migratory Species" report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the current status and trends of migratory species worldwide. The report highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to mitigate...

On 27 February 2024, a grassfire broke out northeast of North Platte, Nebraska, destroying one home and around five outbuildings, among other damage.  Fierce winds of almost 65 kilometres per hour, coupled with dry winter foliage and low humidity, caused the fire to quickly spread over 280 square kilometres, prompting  Nebraska’s governor to...

On 29 February, the Ebro River in Spain overflowed its banks and flooded several areas in the upper Aragon autonomous region, although no damage was observed or expected in urban areas. This flooding, which has already affected the provinces of Burgos, Álava, Navarra and La Rioja, appears to have become a frequent occurrence which repeats every...

The "Regional Copernicus" approach in Brittany aimed at leading to a better uptake of Copernicus data, products and of associated added-value services.

A web application offering a probabilistic photovoltaic (PV) production forecast based on Copernicus data.

The Ballarat region of western Victoria, in Australia, is battling an out-of-control bushfire that has prompted authorities to warn residents not to return home due to ongoing safety concerns. Despite efforts by firefighters to contain it, the fire remains active and has destroyed at least six houses and numerous sheds since it started. With a...

As global warming accelerates, decisions on infrastructure, energy, mobility, water and food security or urban planning need to be informed by the potential impacts of climate change. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) ERA5 reanalysis dataset provides key insights about our past and present climate, helping to foresee the risks, and...

Earlier this year, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Global Climate Highlights 2023 Summary confirmed 2023 as the warmest year on record, with global temperatures reaching an alarming 1.48 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. This unprecedented rise in temperature, underscored by a series of extreme weather events, from...

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI ) has recently announced major plans to strengthen marine conservation in the Southern Ocean, with the announcement of significant development of 'No Take Zones'. Covering an additional 166,000 km2, these areas will protect 449,000 km2 of highly biodiverse marine habitats...

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Guatemala has called for urgent international assistance to fight raging wildfires, particularly on the Agua volcano, which has devastated hundreds of hectares of forest in a matter of days. Vice President Karin Herrera has mobilised the National Coordination for Disaster Reduction CONRED to aid, stressing the need for firefighting equipment...

The ecosystems and communities of the Pacific Islands are vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. For example, the area is increasingly affected by extreme weather events, such as cyclones, which are becoming more frequent and intense. This image, acquired on 24 December 2023 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the...

In February 2024, the first version of the snow load information system for Bavaria was made available as a German test version.

The city of Melbourne in Australia has recently been named one of the 10 most sustainable cities in the world. Its investments in implementing clean transport solutions, such as trams and bike lanes, contribute to efforts aiming to reduce polluting emissions. The city prioritises green spaces, such as parks, which not only beautify the urban...

A recent study sheds light on the alarming rate at which glaciers are disappearing in Africa, particularly on Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro and the Ruwenzori Mountains. Despite the fact they are close to the equator, these glaciers serve as critical indicators of climate change. The study, published in the Environmental Research: Climate journal,...

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In the Brazilian region of Roraima, the fight against rampant wildfires is intensifying as authorities battle more than 600 hotspots reported since the beginning of February, according to The National Institute for Space Research of Brazil. The area, known for its dense forests and unique biodiversity, is facing a serious threat to its...