Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
MEPs Clash Over Europe's Heatwave Response: Green Deal Under Fire
A record-breaking heatwave is baking Europe, sparking a fierce debate between MEPs over the EU Green Deal. Italian Green Benedetta Scuderi a
England Records Hottest June Since 1884 as Heatwave Intensifies Climate Concerns
England recorded its hottest June since records began in 1884, with an average temperature of 17.1°C. The Met Office attributed the warmth t
EPP Seeks to Extend Free Carbon Permits for Heavy Industry Beyond 2030
The EPP, led by Manfred Weber, wants to extend free carbon allowances for heavy industry beyond 2030, arguing it shields Europe's manufactur
Severe Storms Claim Two Lives in Austria and Romania After Heatwave
Two people have died after severe storms struck Austria and Romania. Bucharest experienced significant flooding, damaging buildings and vehi
World Cup 2026: Heat Disparities Threaten European Teams' Performance
New analysis shows heat stress is unevenly affecting World Cup teams, with Portugal, Spain, and Brazil facing over 66% chance of impaired pe
Portugal Issues Red Alert for Lisbon and Three Other Districts as Extreme Heat Persists
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has raised red alerts for Lisbon, Setúbal, Coimbra, and Leiria from Thursday through
Spain's Second-Hottest June on Record Linked to Nearly 900 Excess Deaths
Spain's second-hottest June on record saw average temperatures 3.2°C above normal. Nearly 900 excess deaths were linked to the heat, with ov
Drone Captures Lava Rivers Flowing from Mount Etna Eruption
A drone has captured footage of bright orange lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. The eruption, one of the most active in
Europe's Air Quality Improves Steadily Despite Pollution Hotspots and Wildfire Risks
Emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides have fallen by 3-5% per year since 2015 across the EU. Transport remains the only sector emitting m
Record Ocean Heat Threatens Europe with Sea Level Rise and Extreme Weather
Global sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.0°C on 21 June, beating previous highs. The warming, driven by climate change and El Niñ
Transhumance Returns to the French Alps as Ancient Practice Sees Revival
The annual transhumance festival has returned to Le Collet d’Allevard in the French Alps, guiding flocks to high pastures. This centuries-ol
Europe's Second Heatwave Tests the EU Green Deal's Summer Readiness
Europe braces for a second heatwave in two weeks, exposing gaps in the EU Green Deal's climate adaptation. The debate over air conditioning