Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Whisky waste feeds algae that could replace wild fish in aquaculture
Aquaculture's reliance on wild-caught fish for omega-3 is unsustainable. MiAlgae, a Scottish startup, grows algae on whisky waste to produce
Kefalonia wildfires force evacuations as winds hamper Greek crews
Wildfires on the Greek island of Kefalonia and in western Attica forced evacuations on [date]. Strong winds hampered firefighting efforts an
Wildfire in southwest France exposes unexploded WWII shells
A wildfire in southwest France has exposed unexploded World War II shells, prompting bomb disposal teams to sweep the area. Residents remain
Scottish distilleries turn whisky waste into fish feed
Whisky distilleries in Scotland produce vast amounts of draff and pot ale. New projects turn these by-products into protein-rich feed for fa
Greece battles multiple wildfires as France declares blazes contained
Greece faces multiple wildfires near Athens and on Cephalonia, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts. France has contained its la
Solar car parks could save €32,000 a year, but Europe is slow to adopt them
Solar car parks could save €32,000 a year in electricity costs, but adoption is uneven. France and Germany lead with mandates, while the UK
Rhine hits record low as drought tightens grip on German waterways
The Rhine River has fallen to a record low in Germany, threatening shipping and industrial supply chains. The drought has also exposed relic
Wildfire west of Athens forces evacuations as winds intensify
Firefighters and helicopters battled a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens on Tuesday as strong winds drove flames toward populated areas. E
Wildfires rage across southern Europe as France and Greece battle blazes
In Provence, a wildfire has burned thousands of hectares and kept 2,500 residents from returning home. In Greece, strong winds are hampering
Germany's smart meter lag: privacy fears and high costs slow the grid revolution
Germany has one of the slowest smart meter rollouts in Europe, with just 5.5% of households equipped. Privacy fears and strict security rule
Danube's record low reveals mammoth skeleton in Bulgarian riverbed
Record-low Danube levels near Ryahovo, Bulgaria, have exposed a woolly mammoth skeleton. Researchers from Ruse museum have recovered bones,
Var wildfires flare anew as mistral winds push flames toward Correns
A fresh blaze in the Var department has scorched 1,000 hectares in six hours, prompting 2,500 evacuations near the Gros Bessillon massif. Th