Europe named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report
Summary
Europe experienced higher-than-normal temperatures across nearly the entire continent in 2025, leading to record heat, wildfires, and droughts. A report by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts showed Europe is the fastest-warming continent with severe climate impacts already happening.Key Facts
- Almost all of Europe had above-average yearly temperatures in 2025.
- Europe is warming faster than any other continent.
- Over 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres) burned in wildfires last year.
- About 70% of European rivers had less water than usual.
- Marine heatwaves occurred near the UK, Ireland, Iceland, and around the Mediterranean Sea.
- Norway, Sweden, and Finland saw a 21-day heatwave with temperatures over 30°C (86°F) in July 2025.
- Snow cover dropped by nearly 30%, losing an area as big as France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria combined.
- Glacier loss was significant, with Iceland experiencing its second-largest loss on record.
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