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France has imposed water restrictions across almost the entire country.

France has imposed water restrictions across almost the entire country.

French summer, which already halted nuclear reactors and claimed thousands of heat-related lives, hit a new milestone: water-use restrictions now cover nearly 70% of the country.

Romania has launched its oldest coal-fired power plant amid the energy crisis caused by the Danube.

Romania has launched its oldest coal-fired power plant amid the energy crisis caused by the Danube.

Romania's energy crisis, sparked by the Danube's low water and a shutdown at Cernavodă nuclear plant, has forced the government to restart a coal plant dating back to 1956.

Hungary has completely shut down its only nuclear power plant for the first time in 44 years.

Hungary has completely shut down its only nuclear power plant for the first time in 44 years.

This summer the Danube already halted one nuclear plant — now it fully stopped a second. Hungary's Paks NPP, supplying up to half its electricity, ceased generation entirely for the first time since 1982.

Romania blasts rocks on the Danube riverbed to save a nuclear power plant

Romania blasts rocks on the Danube riverbed to save a nuclear power plant

Romania's Defense Ministry launched a military operation on the Danube's bed: over 100 troops and 16 units conduct blasting to alter the river's course.

Super-El Niño to hit Africa for $20 billion — Central Asia faces downpours and heat

Super-El Niño to hit Africa for $20 billion — Central Asia faces downpours and heat

The African Development Bank has for the first time put a price tag on the looming El Niño, which meteorologists call one of the strongest on record.

Danube shrinks to historic low, halting Romanian nuclear reactor

Danube shrinks to historic low, halting Romanian nuclear reactor

Danube water levels at the southern section hit a historic low. Near Baja, depth dropped to 14 cm—half the previous record. Budapest's Margit Bridge foundation is fully exposed. Near Mohács, a WWII ship hull emerged from the river.

The Alps are crumbling before our eyes: the closure of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn is a climate signal, not a tourism problem

The Alps are crumbling before our eyes: the closure of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn is a climate signal, not a tourism problem

In mid-July 2026, several iconic Alpine routes were closed or effectively removed from use: the Italian route on Mont Blanc, the Hörnli Ridge on the Matterhorn, and the route on the Dent d'Hérens.