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Environment
Top Worst Incidents of Climate Change
In recent history, climate change has been at the forefront in contributing to hazards in weather cycles culminating in a multitude of worst incidents to mankind.
With the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns such as hurricanes, droughts and...
Environment
How Climate Change Weakened the Ottoman Empire
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At its peak, the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents, controlling a vast part of Southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Archaeology
Underwater Bronze Age City in Iraq Revealed After Drought
An ancient Bronze Age city in Iraq came to light after the river that covered it for thousands of years dried up due to a drought.
Located under a portion of the Tigris River in Northern Iraq, the city of...
Environment
Greek Summer Temperatures Up By 4 Degrees Celsius in Past Century
Greece’s average temperatures during the summer months have risen by more than four degrees Celsius in a period of 100 years, according to Professor of Geology Christos Zerefos, head of the Research Center for Atmospheric Physics & Climatology of...
Environment
Drought-Hit Cretan Farmers Braced for 40% Loss of 2018's Crop
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By Heini-Sofia Alavuo
As reported earlier this year by Greek Reporter, the island of Crete has been suffering from a difficult drought.
In April, the island had only seen only 3.8 billion cubic meters of rainwater since September 2017. This insufficient amount causes...
Environment
Mykonos 'Could Declare Emergency' Over Water Shortage
Mykonos is facing the risk of being left without enough water in the summer and residents of the Greek island could even find themselves declaring a state of emergency, according to local reports.
Increased tourist traffic as well as a...
Environment
Crete Braces for Drought Year
A meeting that took place in Chania, Crete addressed the extensive drοught the island is suffering from and expressed concern over the lack of water in the summer season.
The head of the Department of Water of the Decentralized Administration...
Greece
New Study Warns Greece of Impending Droughts, Heatwaves
Athens will be the worst affected of all European capitals from future droughts and heatwaves according to a new scientific study.
Researchers at Newcastle University used all the available climate models (based on three scenarios) to predict how weather patterns...
Environment
Ioannina Lake Levels Subside by One Meter, Due to Drought
Despite what the new White House occupant appears to believe, climate change is very real and it's already hitting Greece: The gorgeous Ioannina lake water level has subsided by one meter this summer, due to continuous drought.
The springs from...
Greece
Mykonos Faces Drought Risk this Summer
The popular Greek island of Mykonos faces a serious drought risk this summer unless immediate measures are taken to avert water shortages, local sources report.
The water level at the island's main reservoir is exceptionally low and local officials say...