Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain as heatwave threatens to spread
Brussels is coordinating resource reallocations across 37 nations to combat blazes in France and Spain. Officials warn that intensifying hea
Veterinary team in Bordeaux cares for pets of Gironde wildfire evacuees
A veterinary team in Bordeaux is caring for pets of Gironde wildfire evacuees. They provide food, medical treatment, and support while famil
Wildfire on Paros forces evacuations as strong winds threaten to spread flames
A wildfire on Paros reignited overnight, prompting evacuation orders for ten areas on the southern and southeastern sides of the island. Fir
Europe's 2026 wildfire season could break all records as burned area equals Luxembourg
Spain has recorded the highest share of burned land in Europe relative to its size in 2026. Portugal has placed every district in the north
Europe confronts the rise of sixth-generation wildfires: why they are more dangerous and how to fight them
Sixth-generation wildfires, fueled by climate change, are growing in frequency and intensity across Europe. They can alter local weather and
Beavers emerge as unlikely allies in Europe's fight against wildfires
Beavers are creating natural fire breaks across Europe by building dams that keep vegetation lush even during droughts. Their wetlands also
Residents return to Navas del Rey after wildfire evacuation in Spain
Residents of Navas del Rey, a town in central Spain, have returned home after a wildfire forced evacuations. The blaze, which threatened hom
Spain creates scientific panel to guide climate policy amid record wildfires
Spain's Council of Ministers has approved a Scientific Panel on Action against Climate Change to produce independent reports guiding public
Sánchez condemns climate denial as Spain battles devastating wildfires
Pedro Sánchez called climate denial 'the worst possible fuel' for tackling the climate emergency. Nearly 100,000 people have been affected b
Europe's degraded soils cost over €50 billion yearly; AI offers a path to restoration
An estimated 60–70% of EU soils are unhealthy, costing more than €50 billion each year. The EU's first Soil Monitoring Law aims for healthy
EU wildfire prevention plan falters as southern Europe burns
The European Commission's wildfire strategy, unveiled in March, has failed to prevent another severe fire season in southern Europe. Key pre
Wildfires expose Europe's unpreparedness for a hotter, drier future
Spain and France are grappling with some of the worst wildfires in years, burning over 120,000 hectares combined. The EU has activated its C