India, May 1 -- Rapid warming across Europe is driving widespread environmental changes, including shrinking snow and ice cover, intensifying heatwaves, drought, wildfires and record ocean temperatures, according to a major new climate report.

The findings come from the European State of the Climate (ESOTC) 2025 report, jointly produced by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, which implements the Copernicus Climate Change Service, and the World Meteorological Organization.

The report, compiled by around 100 scientists, highlights that Europe remains the fastest-warming continent, with far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, economies and societies.

At least 95% of Europe recorded above-average temperatures in 2025

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