Natural environment

The mayor of Milan on June 25 announced the northern Italian city's fountains would be switched off as part of water restrictions imposed due to a drought.

Beppe Sala announced the measures the day after the wider Lombardy region declared a state of emergency to last until Sept. 30, directing mayors to curtail non-essential water use.

As climate change continues to cause record-breaking drought, there are no easy solutions

Out of 5,610 identified coral species, an estimated 232 are threatened with extinction

Firefighters are intervening by land and air to control a wildfire that broke out overnight in a forest in southern Türkiye.

The cause of the fire in Marmaris district of Muğla province is still unknown. The flames spread in a short time due to winds.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) recommends that Bulgaria reimburse more than 30 million euros under European programs in its annual report.

More than 23 million euros of the amount are for the construction of 377 guest houses, which instead of being rented out to tourists, are used for personal needs, BNT reported.

Oceania is the region with the most languages classified as threatened or endangered

The life expectancy of the inhabitants of Greece due to air pollution is expected to decrease by about a year annually.

Experts say Turkey and Greece must put aside traditional rivalries and find a joint solution to the growing threat posed by invasive marine species such as the balloon fish.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed restrictions that would block plans for a copper and gold mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay region, the latest in a long-running dispute over efforts by developers to advance the mine in a region known for its salmon runs.

The latest photographs released by the General Directorate of Forestry show that areas affected by wildfires in recent years have recovered at a fast pace.