Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Mont Blanc gains nearly two metres in new French survey
Surveyors in Haute-Savoie measured Mont Blanc at 4,807.47 metres, up 1.88 metres since 2023. The change reflects snow and ice accumulation,
Elephant grief and urban coyotes win Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
An Italian photographer's black-and-white portrait of a grieving elephant wins the top prize. The competition also highlights coyotes in San
EU delays methane import rules by two years, drawing sharp criticism
The European Commission has proposed delaying methane monitoring requirements for fossil fuel imports by more than two years, pushing the co
France's emissions fall on fuel crisis, yet climate goals remain distant
High fuel prices have cut French emissions by 4.1% in the first half of 2026, but the annual reduction is still far below the 5% needed. The
EEA's six no-regret steps to boost Europe's competitiveness sustainably
The European Environment Agency has released a report identifying six 'no-regret' steps to boost Europe's competitiveness without sacrificin
Guimarães cools its stone streets with green corridors and river revival
Guimarães, the 2026 European Green Capital, has lowered land surface temperatures by up to 2.49°C in some areas through green corridors and
Greek island slashes power costs with renewables
Agios Efstratios has reduced electricity costs to near mainland levels by replacing diesel with renewables. The pilot project exceeded its f
Agios Efstratios becomes Greece's first fully renewable island
Agios Efstratios, a small volcanic island in the Aegean, has cut its fossil fuel dependence to nearly zero. An EU-funded project combines wi
Brussels sees mass climate march ahead of COP31 summit
Tens of thousands marched through Brussels on 11 October, demanding urgent climate measures. The demonstration comes weeks before the COP31
IKEA expands second-hand marketplace but keeps fast furniture model
IKEA has launched a peer-to-peer second-hand marketplace in the UK, following similar schemes in Sweden and Spain. The move aims to tap into
Antarctic Penguin Colonies Emerge as Major Methane Source, Spanish Study Finds
A study by Spain's CSIC and the University of Granada has quantified methane emissions from chinstrap penguin colonies in Antarctica for the
Brussels climate march draws tens of thousands ahead of COP31
Around 45,000 to 60,000 people marched through Brussels on Sunday, calling on the EU to keep climate action at the top of its agenda. Organi