Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Albanian Protests Enter Third Day Over Kushner-Linked Coastal Resort
Protests in Albania against a Trump family-linked resort have entered a third day. Critics say the project threatens a protected wildlife re
Dutch Environmentalist Fired from Tata Steel After Far-Right Student Past Revealed
Donald Pols was fired from Tata Steel after just one day as chief sustainability officer. Dutch newspaper NRC revealed he had been a member
EU Wetlands Restoration Draws Record Flamingo Numbers to Venice Lagoon
A record 24,000 flamingos wintered in Venice Lagoon in 2025, up 6,000 from 2024. EU-funded salt marsh restoration is expanding their habitat
Murcia Calls for Better Coordination as Military Unit Tackles Espuña Wildfire
The Murcian government has raised the Infomur plan to level 2 and deployed the Military Emergencies Unit to combat a wildfire in the Sierra
Murcia Activates Military Emergency Unit as Espuña Wildfire Threatens Region
A wildfire in the Sierra de Espuña has forced Murcia to activate the Military Emergency Unit (UME) and raise the Infomur Plan to level 2. Re
Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heatwave
Spanish coastal waters hit record May temperatures after an extreme heatwave. 18 of 29 buoys recorded historic highs, with the highest readi
Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heat
State Ports' monitoring network recorded all-time May temperature highs at 18 of 29 buoys across Spain's coasts. The highest reading, 26.58°
Albanian Protests Against Kushner-Linked Resort Enter Second Day
Protests in Tirana against a luxury resort in the Vjosa-Narta protected area, linked to Jared Kushner, continue for a second day. Activists
WMO Warns of Widespread Above-Average Summer Temperatures as El Niño Strengthens
The World Meteorological Organization forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño this summer, bringing above-average temperatures across Europe. The
Heatwave Misinformation Fuels Online Harassment of Climate Scientists Across Europe
A May heatwave across Europe shattered records and sparked misleading online claims. Climate scientists say these narratives fuel harassment
Europe's €100 Billion Clean Energy Queue: Why Grid Bottlenecks Stall the Green Transition
More than €100 billion of clean energy projects are trapped in Europe's congested distribution grids. A new report warns that without urgent
Dutch Angler Breaks National Record with 2.49-Metre Catfish on the Waal
Mohammed Massaoudi landed a 2.49-metre catfish in the River Waal near Dodewaard, setting a new Dutch record. The previous holder, Paul Breem