Nordic Heatwave and Arctic Warming Contribute to Record European Wildfires
The Arctic region has experienced significant warming, with temperatures in the Nordic area reaching record highs. In July, temperatures soared above 30°C (86°F) in the Arctic Circle, marking a record-breaking year for heat across Europe. This extreme heat has been linked to deadly wildfires that ravaged large parts of the continent, particularly affecting the Iberian Peninsula. The report highlights that Svalbard, a region within the Arctic, is warming at three to four times the average European rate. The heat has also led to a reduction in snow cover and glacier mass across Europe, with Iceland experiencing its second-greatest loss of glacier mass on record. The Greenland ice sheet lost 139 gigatons of ice in 2025, contributing to a rise in global sea levels. 
