Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
EU's 2023 carbon footprint: 35% came from imports, study finds
Imports accounted for 35% of the EU's carbon footprint in 2023, according to a new tracker. The report argues that aligning standards with C
From Gulf corals to Central Asian steppes: wildlife recovery efforts show promise
From heat-tolerant corals in the Gulf of Oman to saiga antelopes on the Ustyurt Plateau, conservationists are blending science and fieldwork
Wildfire smoke is more toxic than car exhaust. How can Europe fight back?
Wildfire smoke is now a major source of toxic air pollution in Europe, with particles more harmful than car exhaust. UN reports urge coordin
EU repair rules aim to cut appliance waste and save consumers money
Fewer than one in five broken appliances in major EU economies gets repaired, costing households €12 billion a year. New EU rules aim to mak
Drought-hit farmers turn to perennial grains for resilience
Repeated droughts are pushing farmers to experiment with perennial grains that need less water and fertilizer. Early adopters see benefits f
French billionaire goes on trial for illegal hunting of protected birds
Billionaire Olivier Bouygues and five others are on trial in Orléans for illegal hunting, including protected birds. Police found a mass gra
EU agriculture chief: no new funds for drought-hit farmers
After a summer of devastating heatwaves and droughts, the European Commission is urging member states to use existing subsidy flexibilities.
Can timber help solve Europe's housing crisis?
The EU needs over two million new homes a year, and timber construction is gaining ground as a cheaper, greener alternative. But scaling up
Dolphin calf killed on Ceuta beach where migrants camp; animal group files complaint
A bottlenose dolphin calf was found dead on Ceuta's Trampolín beach, an area where migrants are camped. The association DAUBMA alleges the a
Mediterranean hits record 28.54°C daily average, Aemet reports
The Mediterranean Sea reached a record daily average temperature of 28.54°C on 13 August, the highest since 1940. July was already the warme
Zürich's IT commuter swims to work and cleans the canal
IT professional Mischa Gurov swims 1.35 km through Zürich's Schanzengraben to work, collecting litter and documenting the canal's wildlife.
Spain ties September heat record at 45.7°C as extreme temperatures persist
Spain matched its September heat record on Thursday with 45.7°C in El Granado, Andalusia. The country also saw its hottest January-to-August