Record heatwaves from Mediterranean to Arctic, new report finds
A new report on the European State of the Climate found record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, with Europe warming twice as fast as the global average. The report highlighted significant loss of snow and ice cover, with the Arctic Circle experiencing temperatures of 34.9°C during a three-week heatwave.
Europe is facing a dire climate situation, warming at twice the global rate. The 2025 report on the European State of the Climate found the continent's average temperature rose by 0.56˚C per decade over the last 30 years. The Arctic and Alps are most affected, with heavy snow and ice melting. In 2025, sub-Arctic Norway, Sweden, and Finland recorded their worst heatwave on record, with 21 straight days of temperatures exceeding 30°C within the Arctic Circle. The report also noted significant loss of snow and ice cover, with a 1.32 million square kilometre deficit in March 2025. Around 70% of European rivers experienced below-average flows, and 53% of the continent was affected by drought conditions.
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