Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
EU Signs First Tripartite Deal to Boost Energy Storage and Secure Green Power
EU energy ministers signed the bloc's first tripartite agreement on 26 June to expand energy storage. The goal is 200 GW by 2030 to absorb s
Arctic Seabed Expedition Reveals Fragile Ecosystems at Risk from Norway's Mining Plans
International scientists spent a month exploring the Arctic seabed off Norway, using ROVs to film rare species like the Dumbo octopus. The a
Massive Wildfire in Fontainebleau Forest Forces Evacuations Near Paris
A wildfire described as 'very virulent' and of 'exceptional scale' has consumed 800 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest, prompting evacuati
Summer Skiers Flock to Melting Grande Motte Glacier as Heatwave Bakes France
A heatwave in France has driven hundreds of skiers to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes for summer skiing. The glacier is melting rapidly,
Andalusia Wildfire Stabilized After Claiming 12 Lives in Almería Province
The wildfire in Almería, Andalusia, has been declared stabilized after killing 12 people. Calmer weather helped firefighters secure the peri
Smart Meter Rollout: Which European Countries Lead in Energy Savings?
Smart meters are crucial for balancing renewable energy supply and demand. Sweden, Italy, and Denmark have achieved near-universal coverage,
Greek Scientist Who Revolutionized Oat Milk Now Pioneers Pea-Based Alternative
Greek biotechnologist Angeliki Triantafyllou, co-founder of Oatly and winner of the 2026 European Inventor Award, is now developing pea milk
IEA Chief Warns Europe: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Would Devastate Economy
IEA chief Fatih Birol warns that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would devastate Europe's economy. He calls for urgent electrifi
Energy Chiefs Urge Rapid Electrification to Break Europe's Fossil Fuel Dependence
Top energy officials warn Europe remains vulnerable to fossil fuel shocks despite no immediate supply crisis. They advocate rapid electrific
Wildfire Survival: Key Steps to Take When Flames Approach
A wildfire in Almería province has claimed 12 lives, mostly foreign nationals. Emergency services stress that following basic guidelines can
France Activates Unprecedented Heatwave Emergency Plan as Temperatures Soar
France has activated its Orsec extreme heat plan for the first time in response to a heatwave, covering nine western departments on red aler
Italian Paper Mill Turns Coffee Waste into Luxury Eco-Paper
Favini, a 120-year-old paper mill in Rossano Veneto, Italy, transforms by-products like coffee silverskin and tomato skins into luxury paper