Western Europe Endures Hottest June Ever Recorded
Western Europe experienced its hottest June ever, with record temperatures rising up to 46°C in Portugal.
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Abundant Rainfall Sets the Stage for Summer Fires
Unusually heavy rain across Portugal this year may bring an unexpected problem: a higher risk of wildfires as summer begins. Experts warn that conditions created by months of rainfall could now help fires spread more easily.
Many Poisonous Portuguese Man O’ War Washed Up in Caniçal
A large number of Portuguese man o’ war washed ashore on Prainha Beach, concerning locals due to the creatures' painful stings and unusual coastal concentration.
Aedes aegypti Mosquito Spreads to Higher Altitudes
Warmer winters in Madeira have led to year-round mosquito activity, with the Aedes aegypti expanding into higher-altitude regions, previously uncommon for the species, increasing the challenges of controlling its spread and associated diseases.
Funchal Upgrades Tunnels With LEDs
Funchal’s LED lighting upgrades in road tunnels cut energy use by 75%, reducing costs, CO2 emissions, and enhancing infrastructure.
Funchal Sees Record Number of Warm Days in October 2024
Weather anomalies are becoming increasingly common, and Madeira is no exception. Following the record-setting warmest day ever in Funchal this November, recent data sheds light on the weather patterns leading up to that milestone.
Funchal Breaks All-Time November Heat Record
Never before has Funchal recorded a temperature as high as 30ºC in November, breaking a decade old record.
Portugal Reaches Record Solar Energy Production in 2024
In the current year, Portugal's solar energy generation hit 3.99 TWh, exceeding the total output achieved in all of 2023.
August 2024 Was the Hottest Ever Recorded Globally
Rising temperatures are causing heat records to fall rapidly.
Join Saturday's Clean Up & Potential Tree Planting in Santo da Serra!
Join the meetup and give a helping hand on Saturday!
Madeira Schools Collect Over 22 Tons of E-Waste
Câmara de Lobos has set a remarkable example in waste collection, achieving an impressive 6th place out of 536 schools nationwide.
