Posts Tagged ‘Europe’
Where’s Winter? England, Italy and Denver, That’s Where
Nearly everybody on this side of the Atlantic is wondering where winter is. It's February and areas that were under significant snow pack this time last year are experiencing snow-free roadways and minimal accumulations. Back in early January I blogged about the New England Pond Hockey Classic to be held ...
160 dead as cold snap grips Europe
A cold snap has kept Europe in its icy grip, pushing the death toll to 160 as countries from Italy to Ukraine struggle to cope with temperatures that plunged to record lows in some places.
Europe’s freeze claims 110 lives
Another 29 people have died in Ukraine and Poland as temperatures in parts of Europe fall below -30C (-22F).
Cold Wave – Russia – 15 people froze to death in Moscow
31.01.2012 - 18:17:12 - Cold Wave event happened in Europe / Russia [Asia].
No Drought Relief in Site for Europe
By Rob Miller, Senior Meteorologist Nov 23, 2011; 9:02 AM ET Dry weather has gripped much of southwest Europe over the past several months. In fact, many areas have had a dry year overall. Many parts of southern and western Europe, from Spain to...
Extreme Weather Events Spark Fear of Global Food Crisis
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization was forced to have emergency meetings to evaluate growing food concerns. They blame extreme weather as one of the major factors for shortages.
Tree Rings Show Swift Shifts in Europe’s Climate Linked to Rise & Fall of Roman Empire
photo: Francesco Z/Creative Commons Those who don't remember the past... It's been long known that changing climatic conditions has contributed to the demise of ancient civilizations (think: the Saraswati-Indus civilization when the Saraswati River d...
Hydrogen Community Lolland – the Future is Here
Photo Credit: Hydrogen Community Lolland In Denmark, a test community is proving hydrogen power is not 10 years into the future, but that it started back in 2006. On the island of Lolland, located in the Baltic Sea, the Danes had a problem - they pro...
Two Rounds of Snow Headed to London
The bitter cold that recently plunged into Europe has set the stage for snow to whiten London twice this weekend.
EU Welcomes U.S. Emission Plan To Help Climate Deal
According to Reuters, "the European Union's executive arm welcomed on Wednesday a new U.S. plan on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, saying ...
London has first October snow in over 70 years
The guardian reports that "London experienced its first October snowfall in more than 70 years as winter conditions arrived early." "It is unusual to have snow this early," the Met spokeswoman said....
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