Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Spain Braces for First Heatwave of 2025 as Temperatures Soar to 38°C in May
Spain is set to experience its first heatwave of 2025 this week, with temperatures up to 38°C in southern and inland areas. The early heat f
Pentecost Heatwave to Bring Near-30°C Temperatures Across Germany
After a cool start to May, Germany will see a sharp warm-up from Thursday, with a Pentecost heatwave expected to bring temperatures up to 31
Orca Whales from Closed French Park Face Move to Spanish Zoo Despite Welfare Concerns
Two orcas from a French marine park closed under a 2021 ban on captive performances are being moved to a Spanish zoo. Animal welfare groups
Cheap Solar and Wind Slash Worst-Case Global Warming Projection by 1°C
The worst-case global warming projection for 2100 has been cut by 1°C, from 4.5°C to 3.5°C, as cheap solar and wind energy make a high-fossi
Poland's Hydrogen Bus Push Stalls as Fuel Costs and Infrastructure Falter
Poland's hydrogen bus program is struggling due to high fuel costs and sparse refueling stations. A new report by CEE Bankwatch Network find
Heat Pumps and EVs Could Save EU Households €2,200 Annually, Study Finds
Danish think tank CONCITO finds that electrifying heating and transport could save the average EU household over €2,200 per year. Savings ra
Solar Panel Prices May Rise: Why Now Could Be the Moment to Invest in Europe
China's VAT export rebate elimination could raise solar module prices by 10%. Silver costs and geopolitical tensions add pressure. European
GPS Tracker Confirms Death of Humpback Whale Timmy Off Danish Coast
Danish environmental authorities have confirmed that the humpback whale found dead off the island of Anholt is Timmy. A GPS transmitter reco
Who Guards Europe's Offshore Wind Farms? The North Sea Security Gap
Offshore wind farms in the North Sea face growing threats from drones and submarine activity, but responsibility for their protection remain
World Urban Forum in Baku: Why Housing Crisis Demands Global Action
UN-Habitat warns 3 billion people lack adequate housing, with slum populations set to triple by 2050. The World Urban Forum in Baku brings t
Asbestos Contamination Found in Hundreds of Hungarian Roads
More than 300 locations in western Hungary, including the Oladi plateau in Szombathely, may be contaminated with asbestos from aggregates us
Greece's Green Energy Surplus Fails to Lower Household Electricity Bills
Greece now generates 45% of its electricity from renewables and exports 20%, but oversupply forces curtailment. Household bills remain high