"Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and the impacts are already severe. Almost the whole region has seen above-average annual temperatures, including drought conditions in May 2025."
"Hot and dry conditions across the region helped fuel wildfires last year that burned more than 1 million hectares of land, roughly the size of Cyprus."
"Snow cover across Europe also fell by nearly 30 percent to 1.32 million square kilometres in March 2025, equivalent to a loss of territory spanning France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria combined."
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with nearly all regions experiencing above-average temperatures in 2025. This year saw record-high marine temperatures and extensive wildfires, burning over 1 million hectares. Drought conditions were prevalent, and 70 percent of rivers recorded below-average flows. A significant heatwave affected sub-Arctic regions, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. Snow cover decreased by nearly 30 percent, and glacier loss was significant across the continent, indicating severe climate change impacts.
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