21 Apr 2023 --- In 2022, the continent experienced its second warmest year and the hottest summer ever recorded with low rain and snowfall, according to the European State of the Climate report. Meanwhile, a new study suggests redesigning the European food system on circularity principles could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 29% and agricultural land use by 71% while ensuring healthy diets. With 2022’s extreme weather conditions, Europe experienced yield losses in agriculture and lower water levels in rivers and lakes, which impacted river transport, ecosystems and limited availability of freshwater for irrigation.
