Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Dutch forest fire near German border spreads to 100 hectares
A forest fire in the southern Netherlands has spread to 100 hectares overnight, authorities said Tuesday. The blaze near Oostrum forced a ca
Heatwave forces Spanish toxic alert, French reactor shutdowns, Greek wildfires
A fire at a Spanish waste plant triggered toxic alerts. France shut three nuclear reactors to protect river levels. Greece battles its worst
Can European bison help Spain's forests resist wildfires?
Rewilding Spain has launched a study in Guadalajara to see if European bison can reduce undergrowth and make forests more fire-resilient. Th
Greek wildfires devastate Porto Germeno as death toll rises
Porto Germeno, a coastal village near Athens, has been ravaged by wildfires that have burned homes and vehicles. At least five people have d
Greek firefighters battle large blaze west of Athens as winds persist
A major wildfire is burning west of Athens, with hundreds of firefighters and water-dropping aircraft deployed. Strong winds are complicatin
England and Wales endure driest July since records began in 1836
England and Wales just experienced their driest July since records began in 1836. Southern England saw its driest month ever, intensifying d
Danube at record low forces emergency energy measures across central Europe
The Danube has hit record lows, prompting emergency measures in Romania, Serbia, and Hungary. Romania's navy cleared rocks to keep a nuclear
Europe's EV boom creates a looming battery waste crisis
More than a million electric vehicle batteries in Europe are set to reach end-of-life by 2030, creating a fast-growing waste stream. Experts
EU wildfire strategy: prevention or response? Readers weigh in
The EU has mobilised its biggest-ever firefighting operation across southern Europe. But with fires intensifying, the debate shifts to preve
Aemet issues red alert for Gran Canaria as heatwave grips Spain
Aemet has declared a red alert for Gran Canaria, where temperatures could reach 40°C. Orange alerts are in place for Tenerife and parts of M
Greece wildfire claims two helicopter crew as Athens region remains on alert
Two firefighting helicopter crew members were killed in a mid-air collision near Psatha, Greece. The blaze west of Athens has forced over 1,
EU's largest firefighting response tests limits of cross-border aid
The EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response as blazes hit France, Spain, Greece and Italy. The operation relies