Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Greek Mountain Snow Cover Shrinks by 58% in 40 Years, Threatening Water Supply
Snow cover in Greece's mountains has declined by 58% over the past 40 years, with the rate of loss accelerating since 2000. The study, led b
Czechia's Nuclear Ambition: A Small Country Bets Big on Atomic Power
Czechia plans to generate 68% of its electricity from nuclear by 2040, up from 40% today. A €18 billion contract with South Korea's KHNP for
UAE Leaves OPEC, Signaling More Oil Output and Climate Risks for Europe
The UAE leaves OPEC to ramp up oil output, potentially adding 250 million tonnes of CO2 annually. This move aligns with US energy policy and
Private Funds Rescue Stranded Humpback Whale Timmy from Baltic Shallows
A humpback whale stranded near Lübeck since March is being transported by barge to the North Sea. Two German entrepreneurs financed the resc
EU Climate Chief Hoekstra Urges End to New Fossil Fuel Drilling Amid Middle East Crisis
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra insists on ending new fossil fuel drilling for energy security. Speaking at a conference in Santa Mar
EU Accelerates Renewables and Nuclear Push After Strait of Hormuz Closure
The Strait of Hormuz closure has added €22 billion to Europe's fossil fuel import bills in 44 days. Brussels is fast-tracking grid upgrades
Colombia and Netherlands Lead New Climate Coalition Excluding Trump
The First International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, brings together 60 countrie
Colombia Summit Pushes Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as Energy Security Imperative
The first Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels convenes in Santa Marta, Colombia, with over 50 countries discussing concrete s
Copernicus Report: Europe's Climate Crisis Now an Unequivocal Threat to Food, Health, and Economy
At least 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with the Arctic Circle hitting 30°C and Türkiye reaching 50°C for the
German Rescuers Move Stranded Humpback Whale 'Timmy' to Barge for North Sea Release
A humpback whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast has been moved into a specially prepared barge. The rescue, financed by private entrepr
EU Pushes for Tough Shipping Emissions Rules at IMO Talks in London
The EU is urging member states to back a net-zero framework for shipping at IMO talks in London, aiming to impose carbon pricing. Greece, It
Rare Spring Snowstorm Disrupts Moscow, Prompts Orange Alert
A rare spring snowstorm has hit Moscow, forcing flight cancellations and toppling trees. The Russian Meteorological Center has declared an o