Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Air pollution kills millions across Europe; these cities show the way forward
Air pollution caused nearly 8 million deaths worldwide in 2023, costing €7.12 trillion. London's ULEZ cut related deaths by 40%, while Sofia
Brussels holds line on Arctic drilling ban despite Norwegian pressure
The European Commission will maintain its ban on new Arctic oil and gas drilling in its upcoming revised strategy. The decision resists pres
European cities step up fight against air pollution as health costs mount
European cities are intensifying efforts to reduce air pollution, which continues to cause tens of thousands of premature deaths each year.
Climate Week opens with warnings on energy transition hurdles
Climate Week kicked off in New York, gathering leaders to tackle energy transition challenges. Organizers stress that implementation, not am
Argentina's first solar train runs on Andean sunshine
The Tren Solar de la Quebrada is Latin America's first solar-powered railway, running 42 km through the Andes on batteries charged by local
Climate study: European infants face 84% more fire weather than grandparents
A new study reveals that infants born in Europe today will face 84% more days of extreme fire weather than their grandparents. The research
Nazi U-boat's mercury cargo threatens Norway's coast
The German submarine U-864, sunk in 1945, rests off Norway with a cargo of mercury. New underwater footage shows the wreck's condition. Norw
Heavy rains flood Tunis, shut schools and disrupt traffic
Severe storms dumped heavy rain on Tunis on 17 September, flooding streets and disrupting traffic. Authorities closed schools and universiti
Barcelona's coastal redesign earns Earthshot Prize finalist spot
Barcelona has been named a finalist for the Earthshot Prize for its €150 million project to restore the Sant Martí seafront. The plan includ
Portugal braces for late-September heatwave as temperatures near 38°C
Portugal's weather agency IPMA forecasts a prolonged hot spell starting Saturday, with highs near 38°C in parts of the Tagus Valley and Alen
Trump administration narrows endangered species protections
The Trump administration has issued a directive that would no longer treat unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful. The rein
Polar ice sheets shed 12 trillion tonnes since 1979, study finds
Greenland and Antarctica have lost 12.5 trillion tonnes of ice since 1979, contributing 3.2 cm to global sea level rise. Ice loss has accele