The article highlights that February 2026 was the fifth warmest on record globally, with significant climate impacts in Europe, including Portugal. Western and southern Europe, including Portugal, experienced extreme rainfall and widespread flooding, driven by atmospheric rivers and intensified by human-driven climate change. These events caused fatalities and displaced thousands. The report emphasizes the urgent need for global action to address climate change, which is contributing to more severe weather events across Europe and worldwide.
February fifth warmest on record, extreme rain in Europe: EU monitor
Tuesday, 10 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
