Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Etna's week-long eruption is a rare phenomenon not seen since the 1970s
Mount Etna's current eruption has lasted seven days, a duration not seen since the late 1970s. The ash cloud has forced Catania airport to s
Wildfire forces beach evacuations in Greece's Halkidiki as flames reach Siviri
A wildfire in Siviri, northern Greece, reached homes and triggered evacuations via 112 alerts. Firefighters, aircraft, and private boats are
Romania shuts second Cernavodă reactor as Danube hits record lows
Romania shut down the second reactor at its Cernavodă nuclear plant on Thursday as the Danube's water level hit record lows. The move follow
Western Europe's repeated heatwaves strain water, health and economy
Britain is set to endure its fifth heatwave this summer, with temperatures nearing 38°C in parts of England. France has placed 80 départemen
Swiss ski resorts repurpose snowmaking pipes to fight wildfires
Adelboden-Lenk, a Swiss ski resort, is exploring how its underground water pipes and reservoirs can assist firefighters. With drought and wi
Wild boar filmed crossing Setúbal streets at night as council urges caution
Videos show wild boar using pedestrian crossings in Setúbal at night. The city council warns the animals' presence is neither natural nor de
Europe's 2026 wildfire season among worst on record
By early August, wildfires have scorched nearly 490,000 hectares in the EU, the fourth-highest total since 2012. Spain accounts for 38% of t
After the eclipse: how to keep millions of glasses out of landfill
Millions of solar eclipse glasses risk ending up in landfill. Experts explain how to recycle the frames, reuse the lenses safely, or donate
Russian-linked tanker spill reaches Oman's mainland beaches
Oman's Environment Authority confirms crude oil from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached mainland beaches. The vessel, part of
Heatwave grips Europe as half of population faces 30°C temperatures
More than half of Europe's population is expected to experience temperatures above 30°C on Wednesday, with 92 million people facing over 35°
Heat, drought and jellyfish knock out a fifth of France's nuclear capacity
On Wednesday, 20.4% of France's nuclear generating capacity was unavailable due to environmental causes. Thirteen of EDF's 57 reactors were
Heat and jellyfish knock out a fifth of France's nuclear capacity
On Wednesday, 13 of France's 57 reactors were shut down or running at reduced power, cutting over a fifth of nuclear capacity. Jellyfish clo