Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
New research offers year-ahead warning for El Niño events
Researchers identified conditions that allow some El Niño and La Niña events to be predicted up to a year in advance. Forecasts begun during
Fungi that eat carbon and EU bans on 'forever chemicals': 2026's green wins
Scientists discover fungi that absorb carbon, while the EU moves to ban 'forever chemicals'. These and other positive stories show that envi
Storm Austen lashes northwestern France, cutting power to 161,000 homes
Storm Austen has swept across northwestern France, leaving 161,000 households without electricity. Gusts reached 161 km/h at Pointe du Raz i
EU climate plans praised for health focus but emissions cuts lag
The EU ranks 12th in a new scorecard on health in climate plans, but its emissions targets are not ambitious enough. The Global Climate and
EIB doubles climate adaptation funding to €30bn as extreme weather costs mount
The EIB plans to double climate adaptation financing to at least €30bn by 2030. Extreme weather caused €43bn in EU losses in summer 2025. Th
EU Parliament votes to delay methane rules by three years, siding with industry
The European Parliament voted to delay methane regulations by three years, until 2031, over industry and energy security concerns. The move
How factory farming is choking Europe's favourite swimming spots
From Brittany to the Mar Menor, toxic algae blooms are closing beaches and killing marine life. Intensive farming and climate change are the
Mediterranean storm Adam kills one in Provence and leaves one missing in Corsica
A 75-year-old died after being swept away by floodwaters in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, near Istres. In Haute-Corse, one person is missing aft
India's women-led farms inspire sustainable agriculture across Europe
Indian women-led farming cooperatives are gaining attention in Europe for their sustainable methods. European farmers and policymakers are s
Kazakhstan's €18B clean energy push backed by EBRD
Kazakhstan aims to raise €18 billion for cleaner energy through its QaJET platform, backed by the EBRD. The plan targets 10 GW of new renewa
UK approves Jackdaw gas drilling despite climate backlash
The UK government has approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, a move welcomed by industry but condemned by environmenta
EU Commissioner: Arctic oil and gas must remain untouched
EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela insists Arctic oil and gas should stay in the ground, despite US and Norwegian moves to expand extraction. He a