Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Humpback Whale Rescued from German Beach Released into North Sea
A humpback whale that beached near the German coast was rescued and transported by barge to Danish waters. The animal was released into the
Europe Confronts the Enduring Threat of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' are linked to serious health risks including cancer and reduced fertility. The EU is advancing some of the wor
Europe's PFAS Phase-Out Faces Uneven Path as Industry Seeks Alternatives
Researchers have catalogued over 500 potential substitutes for PFAS, but critical gaps remain in medical devices and digital components. Com
ECHA Expands PFAS Ban Proposal to Include Military, Medical and Industrial Sectors
The European Chemicals Agency has expanded its proposal to restrict PFAS, adding military, medical and industrial applications to the scope.
Colombian Inventor Turns Air Pollution into Biodegradable Raw Materials
Mariana Pérez's Ecol-Air system mimics human lungs to capture CO₂, NO₂, and SO₂. The technology converts these pollutants into biodegradable
UN Climate Chief Warns COP29 Finance Deal at Risk as EU Adjusts Position on China
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that political brinksmanship threatens to collapse negotiations for a new global climate finance goal a
COP29 Climate Finance Talks Stalled as Donor Disputes Threaten Baku Summit
The first week of the COP29 climate summit in Baku concluded with minimal progress on the critical issue of funding for developing nations.
EU States Divided on Microplastics Law as UN Treaty Negotiations Loom
European governments are divided over new rules to tackle microplastic pollution, with key states opposing controls on maritime transport. S
White Roofs Could Have Saved Hundreds in London Heatwave, Study Finds
Researchers from UCL and the University of Exeter found that white roofs could cool London by 0.8°C, potentially saving 249 lives during the
UK Map Reveals Over 2,700 Dangerous Wild Animals Kept as Pets Under 1976 Law
Born Free's interactive map reveals more than 2,700 dangerous wild animals, including venomous snakes and wild cats, are legally kept as pet
Beyond the EV: Why a Tech-First Approach to Transport Fails Europe's Climate Goals
Author Paris Marx argues that replacing combustion engines with electric vehicles is an insufficient response to the climate crisis. The pri
Inside Russia's Climate Movement: Activists Face 'Foreign Agent' Label as They Take Government to Court
Russian climate activists have filed the country's first climate lawsuit, challenging the government's insufficient strategy. The 'foreign a