Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Paris Wildlife Hospital Treats Over 10,000 Animals Injured by Human Activity
The Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital near Paris has treated over 10,400 wild animals in the past year, including swans, fox cubs,
Renewables Slash European Electricity Prices by 25% as Solar and Wind Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Wind and solar capacity expansions reduced wholesale electricity prices by an average of 24.2% across 19 European countries between 2023 and
EU's AccelerateEU Plan: Experts Urge Shift from Crisis Response to Structural Reform
The European Commission's AccelerateEU plan aims to reduce fossil fuel dependency amid price spikes. Experts warn that without structural re
Ithaca's Abandoned Fish Farms Continue to Pollute the Ionian Sea
A massive plastic fish cage from an abandoned farm recently drifted to the Greek island of Ithaca, endangering navigation. Despite past clea
Santa Marta Conference Aims to Cut Fossil Fuel Lifeline: Subsidies and Petrochemicals in Focus
More than 50 countries gather in Santa Marta to plan a just transition away from fossil fuels. European experts urge governments to end subs
Central Asian Summit Advances Proposal for UN Water Agency Amid Regional Crises
Central Asian leaders are rallying behind a Kazakh proposal to create a UN water agency, launched at the Regional Ecological Summit in Astan
Central Asian Leaders Convene in Astana for First Regional Ecological Summit
The first Regional Ecological Summit opens in Astana, Kazakhstan, bringing together Central Asian leaders to address water scarcity and clim
Clean Energy Shields Five EU States from €8.5 Billion in Energy Costs
Five EU countries with the highest clean energy shares will save €8.5 billion on energy bills this year, a 58% reduction compared to fossil-
Acoustic Tags and Underwater Robots Target Ghost Fishing Gear in Portugal
Ghost fishing gear, abandoned nets and traps, continues to catch marine life, posing a threat to ecosystems and fishermen. The EU-funded NET
Kazakhstan Expands Protected Lands to Rival Italy in Size, Boosting Eco-Tourism
Kazakhstan will expand its national park network by an area larger than Slovenia by 2035, aiming to protect biodiversity and develop sustain
Renewables Surpass Global Electricity Demand Growth, Fossil Fuel Generation Declines for First Time
Clean energy generation grew by 887 terawatt hours in 2025, exceeding global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours. Renewables now
Moringa Seed Extract Removes 98% of Microplastics from Water, Study Finds
Moringa seed extract removes over 98% of PVC microplastics from water, matching or outperforming chemical coagulants. The plant-based altern