Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Timmy the Humpback Whale Presumed Dead After Controversial Release in North Sea Shipping Lane
Timmy the humpback whale is presumed dead after a private rescue operation released him in a busy North Sea shipping lane near Skagen, Denma
Hantavirus Outbreak on Antarctic Cruise Ship Highlights Risks of 'Last Chance Tourism'
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius has killed two and sickened dozens, highlighting the dangers of 'last chance to
Italy Tops Europe’s PM2.5 Pollution Rankings, Balkans Face Highest Health Risks
Italy leads Europe in PM2.5 pollution, with towns in Puglia exceeding EU limits by over four times. The Balkans and Eastern Europe face the
Study Links Masculine Norms to Higher Carbon Footprints Across Europe
Research from over 20 scientists across 13 countries shows men's consumption patterns, particularly in transport and meat, drive higher emis
Danish Authorities Investigate Death of Humpback Whale Timmy After German Public Fascination
Danish scientists are performing a necropsy on Timmy, a humpback whale that drew widespread attention in Germany and beyond. The whale died
Sweden's Clean Energy Success Undermined by Coordinated Anti-Wind Disinformation Campaign
Sweden generates 99% of its electricity from low-carbon sources, yet a new study finds it is the epicenter of a coordinated anti-wind disinf
Moose Return to Germany After Centuries of Extinction, Thanks to Polish Conservation
Moose, hunted to extinction in Germany by the Middle Ages, are reappearing in the country's east thanks to conservation in Poland and the Cz
Negative Electricity Prices Surge Across Europe, Threatening Renewables Investment
Negative electricity prices hit record highs across Europe in early 2026, with Spain recording 397 hours of sub-zero pricing. The phenomenon
Europe's Fertiliser Industry Must Reinvent Itself to Cut Fossil Fuel Dependence
Ammonia production, the backbone of modern fertilisers, depends heavily on natural gas, leaving European agriculture vulnerable to price spi
Türkiye's Solar and Battery Boom Positions It as Europe's Renewable Leader
Türkiye now hosts one of the world's largest solar facilities and Europe's biggest battery storage pipeline. A new mandate linking renewable
Plug-in Solar Panels: Can They Really Power Your Home Appliances?
Plug-in solar panels are becoming popular in Europe, especially in Germany and the UK, as a low-cost entry to solar energy. However, their o
Rescued Humpback Whale Timmy Released into North Sea Near Skagen
Humpback whale Timmy was released into the North Sea north of Skagen, Denmark, after being rescued from a Baltic Sea bay off Poel. The relea