Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
AI-Generated Wildlife Videos Mislead Public and Threaten Conservation, Study Finds
A study from the University of Córdoba reveals that AI-generated wildlife videos are shaping public perceptions of animal behavior, often in
Why the Western Whip Snake Is Becoming a Problem for German Biodiversity
The green-yellow western whip snake, native to France and Italy, has established a population at a landfill in Zweibrücken, Germany. Conserv
EU Bottled Water Multipack Ban: Fact Check on Viral Claims
Social media claims that the EU will ban bottled water multipacks from August 2026 are misleading. The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Reg
Europe's Grid Bottlenecks Strand Wind and Solar Power: Can We Fix It Fast?
Thousands of gigawatts of wind and solar capacity are stuck in connection queues across Europe due to outdated grid infrastructure. Industry
Brussels Proposes Three-Year Methane Penalty Waiver After Industry Lobbying
The European Commission has proposed exempting energy importers from methane penalties until 2030. The move follows heavy lobbying from the
Uzbekistan Adapts to Rare 48°C Heatwave with Emergency Measures
Temperatures soared to 48°C in southern Uzbekistan, forcing authorities to slow metro trains, close kindergartens, and restrict heavy vehicl
Citizen Photos Help Scientists Track Marine Life in the Canary Islands
RedPROMAR, an EU project, invites the public to upload photos of marine life in the Canary Islands. Over 85,000 sightings have recorded more
How Citizen Scientists in the Canary Islands Track Marine Invaders and Neo-Colonisers
RedPROMAR, a citizen science project in the Canary Islands, uses shared photos to track marine species. Biologists distinguish exotic, invas
EU's ETS Reform: A Trojan Horse That Could Stall Carbon Cuts
The European Commission has proposed relaxing the EU Emissions Trading System, extending free permits until 2038. Climate experts warn this
Tara Polar Station Departs Lorient for Year-Long Arctic Drift Mission
The Tara Polar Station departed Lorient on Sunday for its first expedition to the North Pole. The floating laboratory will drift with pack i
Two Major Wildfires in Spain Push Burned Area Toward 50,000 Hectares
Wildfires near La Mierla in central Spain and Orés in the northeast have burned over 25,000 hectares combined. The country's total burned ar
World Cup Stadiums Built for Cooler Climates Face Heat Crisis
Over a quarter of World Cup matches have exceeded the heat threshold for player safety. Experts call for retrofitting stadiums with cool roo