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Bird haven Gökgöl lake dries up as Turkey’s largest basin struggles with drought

Bird haven Gökgöl lake dries up as Turkey’s largest basin struggles with drought

The lake was formed more than half a century ago by a nearby dam and has since been a stopover for migratory birds

12 September 2024

Turkey experienced hottest July in 53 years

Turkey experienced hottest July in 53 years

The highest temperature was recorded at 45.9 degrees in the southeastern Şırnak province.

German climate activists end their hunger strike

German climate activists end their hunger strike

Activists from the initiative “Starving until you’re honest” ended their hunger strike. One of them had been refusing to eat for 92 days. Their demands for an official statement on climate change from German chancellor Olaf Scholz were not met.

14 June 2024 Niko Schmitz

German climate activist nears death after three months of hunger strike

German climate activist nears death after three months of hunger strike

Activists of the initiative “Starving until you’re honest” want to pressure German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to a public statement about climate change based on science. Medical staff have renounced responsibility more than a week ago. Now, they want to give Olaf Scholz one more week to meet their demands.

7 June 2024 Niko Schmitz

Turkey experienced 30 days of extreme heat in a year due to human-induced climate change

Turkey experienced 30 days of extreme heat in a year due to human-induced climate change

The country would experience much less days of extreme heat in a hypothetical scenario without human-induced climate change, shows a study.

One-third of Turkey's provinces under high climate risk

One-third of Turkey's provinces under high climate risk

According to a thesis study mapping Turkey's climate risk regarding heatwaves, drought, forest fires, and floods, Amasya, Tokat, Mersin, Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, Muş, and Ağrı are the provinces identified as being at the highest risk.

Turkey’s new climate bill ‘a contract with the capital,’ warns climate group

Turkey’s new climate bill ‘a contract with the capital,’ warns climate group

“The Climate Law is an attempt to secure the dirty profits obtained by exploiting nature and labor through carbon trade and legitimize the right to pollute implicitly granted to capital through the carbon market,” says the Climate Justice Coalition.

8 November 2023

Report: Extreme temperatures now five times more likely in most of Europe, including Turkey

CLIMATE CRISIS

Report: Extreme temperatures now five times more likely in most of Europe, including Turkey

The western half of Turkey and the Southeastern Anatolia Region are particularly affected by the heat this week.

Turkey breaks temperature record with 49.5°C in Eskişehir

Turkey breaks temperature record with 49.5°C in Eskişehir

The Central Anatolian province has seen the highest-ever temperature measured in the country.

Buffaloes find refuge in river to beat the heat in Turkey’s Muş province

Buffaloes find refuge in river to beat the heat in Turkey’s Muş province

According to a local shepherd, immersing the animals in water not only provides a necessary refreshing experience but also facilitates a smoother milking process.

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

From basic information about the climate crisis to in-depth exploration of key debates, the Climate Museum offers a captivating journey into the complexities and urgency of addressing the global climate crisis.

14 June 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Young climate activists file lawsuit against Erdoğan over 'inadequate emission goals'

Young climate activists file lawsuit against Erdoğan over 'inadequate emission goals'

Launching an online petition, the activists said, "We are suing Turkey for violating our human rights by pursuing a goal that lacks scientific basis and is actually a 'greenhouse gas increase decision'."

Turkey’s greenhouse gas emission increased by 7.7 percent in 2021

Turkey’s greenhouse gas emission increased by 7.7 percent in 2021

Despite Turkey’s announced efforts to reduce its emissions to net zero by 2053, Carbon dioxide emissions per capita steadily increased in the last 30 years.

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

The water reserves of Turkey's fourth most populated city would last 80 days, while Bursa's precipitation decreased this year by 41 percent compared to the same period the previous year, local officials state.

Drought in Türkiye likely to continue amid an expected warm winter

Drought in Türkiye likely to continue amid an expected warm winter

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry points out a drop in the cumulative average rainfall of 28.6 percent between October 1 and December 1 across the country.

Türkiye's largest lake 'shrinking at dangerous levels'

Türkiye's largest lake 'shrinking at dangerous levels'

Prof. Dr. Faruk Alaeddinoğlu from Van University and Ali Kalçık, head of the Van Environment Association warn against the rapid withdrawal of water in Lake Van.

24 November 2022 Şenol Balı

Türkiye increases emission reduction target

Türkiye increases emission reduction target

The environment minister announced the updated target, but environmental groups say it's a "reduction from the increase."

16 November 2022

The absence of green politics in Türkiye's political arena

The absence of green politics in Türkiye's political arena

Türkiye is moving into its 100-year existence, with perhaps its most important elections in recent history. However, green politics remain seemingly absent from the agenda.

20 October 2022 Wouter Massink

Authorities adding water to Türkiye's largest saline lake to prevent baby flamingo deaths

Authorities adding water to Türkiye's largest saline lake to prevent baby flamingo deaths

Last year, hundreds of flamingo hatchlings died in Lake Tuz due to extreme drought.

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

This is why Turkey often experiences the consequences such as wildfires, floods, and drought along with global warming, according to Minister Kurum.

Turkey: April temperature 2 degrees warmer than average

Turkey: April temperature 2 degrees warmer than average

The average temperature was measured as 14,3 in the previous month. This figure is above the average measured for April for the last 50 years in Turkey.

Turkey: February temperature average up by 1.3 degrees this year

Turkey: February temperature average up by 1.3 degrees this year

While the lowest February temperature was measured in Van’s Özalp in the east with -26.7 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature was witnessed in Şırnak's Cizre in the southeast with 24.5 degrees.

Is the climate crisis the only reason for drought in Turkey?

Q&A WITH PROF. TOLUNAY

Is the climate crisis the only reason for drought in Turkey?

"We use too much water in agriculture with wild irrigation methods. We focus on sectors with high water consumption such as thermal power plants," says Prof. Tolunay.

15 December 2021 Tansu Pişkin

'Turkey's average temperatures will increase by 1 to 6 degrees annually'

'Turkey's average temperatures will increase by 1 to 6 degrees annually'

A parliamentary committee has released a 729-page report on how Turkey should tackle climate change.

23 November 2021

Paris Agreement takes effect in Turkey: 'Fossil fuels should be abandoned urgently'

Paris Agreement takes effect in Turkey: 'Fossil fuels should be abandoned urgently'

Health problems caused by air pollution from coal-fired power plants cost Turkey 2.86 billion Euro per year, NGOs warn.

10 November 2021

Caretta carettas 'change routes' due to climate change

Caretta carettas 'change routes' due to climate change

A caretta caretta released to the sea from Turkey went to as far as the Adriatic Sea, a deputy minister has said.

25 October 2021

‘Climate change’ added to the name of Turkey’s Ministry of Environment and Urbanization

‘Climate change’ added to the name of Turkey’s Ministry of Environment and Urbanization

Speaking after the Presidential cabinet meeting, AKP Chair and President Erdoğan has announced that the status of the Directorate General of Migration Management will be increased to the Presidency of Migration Management.

12 October 2021

A new era in Turkey's climate policies after ratification of Paris Agreement

A new era in Turkey's climate policies after ratification of Paris Agreement

Turkey expected to adopt new emissions-cutting goals, action plans after lawmakers ratified Paris deal, say climate groups.

Turkey to gather a climate change council at the start of next year

Turkey to gather a climate change council at the start of next year

Climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also a development and national security issue, Minister Kurum has said.

Three quarters of Turkey’s society has climate change awareness, shows survey

Three quarters of Turkey’s society has climate change awareness, shows survey

The results of a recent survey jointly conducted by Yuvam Dünya Association and KONDA Research company have revealed that there is a wide awareness about the effects of climate change on weather events and nature.

29 September 2021

Mediterranean countries sign climate change declaration after summer wildfires

Mediterranean countries sign climate change declaration after summer wildfires

"This summer's catastrophic fires did not leave any Mediterranean country unscathed, while northern countries were hit by deadly floods," Greece's PM Mitsotakis has said.

22 September 2021

Survey: 95 percent of youth in Turkey view climate change as a big threat

Survey: 95 percent of youth in Turkey view climate change as a big threat

The British Council has released the Global Youth Letter on Climate Action final report.

20 September 2021

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