Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Clash Erupts at Albanian Protest Against Kushner-Linked Resort Project
Security personnel pushed a protester to the ground during a rally against a luxury resort project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner. The i
Human Composting: Turning Your Body into Soil Gains Ground in Europe
Terramation turns human remains into nutrient-rich soil in about 60 days, producing 90% less CO2 than cremation. A Welsh Druid and anatomist
Middle East Conflict Tests EU's Green Ambitions Amid Energy Price Surge
Soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict are pressuring the EU's climate transition, with Germany and Italy weighing short-term c
Costa Rica Uses Amazon to Bring Sustainable Crops to European Markets
Costa Rica is expanding its agricultural exports to Europe through a partnership with Amazon, targeting consumers in the UK, Spain, and Germ
Rare Footage Reveals Complex Social Cooperation During Sperm Whale Birth
Researchers have documented a rare sperm whale birth, showing multiple females from different family lines working together. The footage rev
Iran's Conflict Leaves Toxic Legacy, Threatening Health and Environment for Decades
The conflict in Iran has caused over 400 incidents of environmental damage, releasing toxic pollutants that threaten agriculture and drinkin
China's Solar Subsidy Cuts Will Raise Panel Prices Across Africa
China is ending VAT rebates on solar panel exports, raising prices for African buyers. Battery storage incentives will also be phased out by
A Suburban Refuge: Inside the Parisian Garden Saving Urban Hedgehogs
Sara Stahl has transformed her garden in Orsay, near Paris, into a hedgehog rescue centre called Les P'tits Kipik. She has cared for more th
Iranian Exile Kaveh Madani Awarded Stockholm Water Prize for ‘Water Bankruptcy’ Concept
Kaveh Madani, once branded a 'water terrorist' in Iran, has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. He coined the term 'water bankruptcy' to
Europe's Eel Trafficking Networks Face Global Crackdown as DNA Tech Aids Enforcement
The European eel population has declined by over 90% since the 1980s, fueling a lucrative black market. Organised crime networks smuggle liv
Top European Chefs Boycott Endangered Eel as EU Policy Lags Behind Science
A coalition of Michelin-starred chefs is leading a campaign to stop serving European eel, a critically endangered species. Despite scientifi
Amsterdam Bans Fossil Fuel and Meat Ads in Public Spaces
Amsterdam has banned fossil fuel and meat advertisements in public spaces and on public transport. The measure targets air travel, cruises,