Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Galicia Deploys AI and Satellite Detection to Combat Summer Megafires
Galicia is rolling out AI-powered cameras and satellites to detect wildfires within minutes, aiming to prevent a repeat of last year's devas
Sweden to Ban PFAS in Consumer Goods by 2028, Pushing Ahead of EU Timeline
Sweden will ban PFAS in everyday products from 2028, citing health and environmental risks. The move follows France's 2026 ban and pressures
Wildfire Near Madrid Forces Evacuation of Over 10,000 as Spain Deploys Emergency Units
A wildfire near Madrid has forced over 10,000 residents to flee. Spain's Military Emergency Unit, Civil Guard, and firefighters are battling
Cap Ferret Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuation as 700 Firefighters Battle Blaze
A wildfire on the Cap Ferret peninsula has destroyed dozens of homes and forced the evacuation of the entire area. Some 700 firefighters are
Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe as Spain Declares Emergency Near Madrid
Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region and Ávila province. France has activated the EU civil protec
Driving at the Speed Limit Saves Fuel and Cuts Emissions, Study Finds
Obeying speed limits could save drivers billions of euros annually in fuel costs and cut CO2 emissions. The study found it adds less than a
UK's New Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh Faces North Sea Drilling Test
Miatta Fahnbulleh, a former think-tank chief known for climate activism, is the UK's new energy secretary. She must decide on controversial
Heat, Not Rainfall Shortage, Now Drives Europe's Droughts, Study Finds
Research by World Weather Attribution shows that climate change has made heat-driven droughts up to 11 times more likely in parts of Europe.
Greenpeace: Spain's Coastline at Breaking Point from Development and Climate Change
Greenpeace's 'Destrucción a toda costa 2026' report finds Spain's coastline in 'unprecedented fragility' due to urban development and climat
EU Member States Lag on Green Homes Directive as Renovation Rates Diverge Widely
The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against all EU member states for incomplete transposition of the Energy Performa
Deadly Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe, Claiming Three Firefighters
Three firefighters have died battling wildfires across France, Italy, and Spain. Thousands have been evacuated in southwestern France, Sicil
How Climate Gentrification Is Reshaping Europe's Suburban Housing Markets
Climate change is pushing affluent Europeans toward greener, cooler suburbs, a phenomenon known as climate gentrification. A new index from