Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Laacher See volcano shows renewed seismic activity beneath Germany's Eifel
More than 500 micro-earthquakes were detected beneath Laacher See between 2022 and 2023, indicating ongoing magmatic activity. Researchers s
Hungary's bees face starvation as drought destroys pollen sources
Prolonged drought and heatwaves have destroyed natural pollen sources across Hungary, leaving bees starving. The national beekeeping associa
Mediterranean heat fuels September flash-flood risk across southern Europe
Forecasters warn that September and October bring flash-flood season to the Mediterranean, with the sea at its warmest after a scorching sum
COP17 in Mongolia secures $1.3 billion for land restoration
Delegates at COP17 in Ulaanbaatar agreed on $1.3 billion in new and pipeline financing for land restoration and drought resilience. The fund
Nepal flood disaster raises alarm over Alpine glacier risks
A deadly flood in Nepal, likely triggered by a glacial lake outburst, has put European glaciologists on alert. The Alps are warming faster t
Nature-led designs dominate World Architecture Festival shortlist
The World Architecture Festival shortlist highlights projects that treat nature as a collaborator. Designs include a rainwater-collecting ma
Italy's heatwave splits nation: 44°C in the south, storms in the north
Italy's fifth heatwave peaks with temperatures above 44°C in the south and islands, while severe thunderstorms hit the north. Nine cities ar
Switzerland's Beznau nuclear plant resumes full output after heatwave shutdowns
Beznau's second reactor reconnected to the grid on Thursday, with full capacity expected within two days. The plant had been shut down multi
Germany's 365-metre wind turbine set to dwarf the Eiffel Tower
The world's tallest wind turbine is under construction in Klettwitz, Germany, reaching 365 metres—taller than the Eiffel Tower. Its develope
Hungary's largest fish farm hit by mass die-off as drought deepens
A severe drought and water dispute led to the deaths of hundreds of tonnes of fish at one of Hungary's largest fish farms. The owner blames
New coral study links stronger El Niños to fossil fuel emissions
El Niños are now 36% stronger than before the industrial era, with a 16% jump in the last 40 years. Coral fossils spanning 900 years show th
Climate change adds a month of dangerous heat for 560 million children
Up to 560 million children under 10 now experience at least one extra month of dangerous heat each year due to climate change. The burden fa