Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Scuffles Break Out at Lidl Stores Across France as Shoppers Rush for Air Conditioners
Hundreds of shoppers queued at Lidl stores across France on Thursday for fans and portable air conditioners. Long lines, scuffles, and polic
Rescued Bile Bears from South Korea Find Sanctuary in Danish Forest
Six Asiatic black bears rescued from South Korean bile farms have begun a new life in Denmark's Knuthenborg Safaripark. The international op
Southern France Wildfires Force Evacuation of 3,000 as Heatwave Persists
Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in the Pyrénées-Orientales department as wildfires spread from Sainte-Marie-la-Mer to Canet-en-Rouss
Portugal Deploys Over 1,000 Firefighters as Heatwave Sparks Wildfires
Portugal has mobilized over 1,000 firefighters to combat 62 wildfires, driven by a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C. The Vou
EU Pushes Holistic Cooling Strategy as Heatwaves Test Europe's Resilience
EU officials acknowledge air conditioning is essential during heatwaves but warn against over-reliance. The Commission's upcoming climate ad
Sardinia's Tavolara Glamping Project Blocked as Government Revokes Special Zone Status
Italy has revoked special economic zone status for a glamping project in Sardinia's Tavolara Bay. The decision follows protests by environme
Spain Enters Peak Wildfire Season with 50,000 Hectares Burned
Spain has lost nearly 50,000 hectares to wildfires in 2026, with June being the most destructive month. Active blazes in Leciñena, Despeñape
EU Tightens Customs on Fast Fashion as Tests Reveal Widespread Toxic Chemicals
The EU is implementing a new customs directive to screen fast-fashion imports for toxic chemicals. Lab tests reveal 69% of garments contain
Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania Lead EU as Renewables Hit 46% of Electricity
The EU generated 45.5% of its electricity from renewables in Q1 2026, up from 42.7% a year earlier. Denmark leads at 90%, followed by Portug
Portugal Issues Red Heat Warning as Temperatures Soar to 44°C
Portugal's weather service IPMA has placed 12 districts under red warning for extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 44°C. The government
Milan's Animal Parliament Gives Urban Wildlife a Voice in City Planning
Milan's City Hall hosted the first Parliament of Living Species, where pigeons, foxes, and beetles were represented by masked humans. The in
Fast-Moving Wildfire in Southern France Burns Over 800 Hectares Overnight
A fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, has burned more than 800 hectares overnight. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze,