Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Spain's solar eclipse on 12 August: exact times for your city
On 12 August, a total solar eclipse will sweep across northern and eastern Spain, with totality lasting up to nearly two minutes in some cit
Etna's prolonged eruption shuts Catania airport and spreads ash to Libya
Mount Etna's eruption continues to disrupt Sicilian air travel, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to suspend operations. Ash clouds have
Europe's heatwave could erase €180bn from EU GDP this year
Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP. France faces the heaviest blow among major member sta
France faces new heatwave as drought tightens water restrictions
France is bracing for a new heatwave, with 78 departments on orange alert and temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in Corsica. The ongoing d
EU's 2030 water strategy targets 10% efficiency gain
Europe faces severe droughts, with soil moisture deficits 5-11 times more likely in 2026. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy aims to boost w
How Europe's animals react to the sudden darkness of a total solar eclipse
Total solar eclipses plunge daytime into darkness for minutes, confusing wildlife and pets. Birds fall silent, nocturnal animals stir, and z
Swiss releases prop up Lake Maggiore as Italy's water crisis deepens
Switzerland is increasing water releases from Lake Lugano to support Lake Maggiore, which has fallen to critically low levels. The move high
Thermal comfort becomes key factor for French homebuyers as heatwaves persist
French homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing thermal comfort, with south-facing flats losing appeal and air conditioning becoming a selli
UK on track for hottest summer ever as Europe braces for new heatwave
The UK is likely to see its hottest summer since records began in 1884. France and Spain are bracing for temperatures up to 40°C. The heat i
Po River hits historic lows as Italy's fourth heatwave tightens grip
The Po River has fallen to historically low levels near Pavia, exposing dry riverbed. Italy's fourth heatwave of the summer is worsening dro
Italy's heatwaves push Parmigiano cheese banks to the limit
Extreme heat is hitting Italy's cheese banks, where Parmigiano Reggiano wheels serve as collateral for farm loans. Energy bills at the vault
Mexican firefighters head to British Columbia as wildfire forces 20,000 to evacuate
Around 100 Mexican firefighters are set to join the battle against a deadly wildfire in British Columbia that has forced 20,000 people to ev