Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Dutch Angler Breaks National Record with 2.49-Metre Catfish on the Waal
Mohammed Massaoudi landed a 2.49-metre catfish in the River Waal near Dodewaard, setting a new Dutch record. The previous holder, Paul Breem
Electrification: The EU's High-Stakes Bet on a Cleaner, Competitive Future
Electrification aims to replace fossil fuels with renewable electricity across transport, buildings, and industry. The EU faces a €1.2 trill
Germany's Renewable Energy Boom Fails to Lower High Electricity Prices
Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar in 2025 than any other EU member, yet household prices remain among the bloc's highes
Europe's AC Gap: 68% of EU Homes Lack Cooling as Heatwaves Intensify
Nearly 70% of EU homes have no air conditioning, and 38% of citizens say they cannot afford it. Southern countries like Greece, Portugal, an
Europe's Heatwave Drives Solar Surge, Negative Power Prices, and Grid Strain
Record May temperatures in the UK and France have driven solar output to new highs, leading to negative wholesale electricity prices in seve
EU Slashed Fossil Fuel Imports by €50 Billion in 2025
The EU cut fossil fuel imports by more than €50 billion in 2025. The savings highlight the bloc's progress in renewable energy and reduced d
Amur Tigers Released in Kazakhstan to Revive Extinct Turan Subspecies
Four Amur tigers have been released into Kazakhstan's Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve as part of a long-term reintroduction programme. The initi
Climate Change Drives Larger Hailstones Across Europe, Study Warns
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of large hailstones across Europe by up to 47% by 2100. Hail already costs the continen
Humpback Whale 'Timmy' Hauled Ashore on Danish Island After Months in German Waters
The carcass of Timmy, a humpback whale that spent months in German waters, has been hauled ashore on a Danish island. Experts will conduct a
Austrian Activists Block Brenner Motorway in Protest Over Traffic Pollution
Thousands of demonstrators blocked the Brenner motorway in Tyrol for eight hours on Saturday, protesting escalating traffic noise and pollut
EU Saved €51 Billion in 2025 by Cutting Fossil Fuel Imports, Solar Leads
The EU saved €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports, with solar power generating 12.5% of its electricity. Wind and solar global
Four EU states seek simpler carbon market rules to shield industry
Estonia, France, Germany, and Spain have jointly called on the European Commission to ease carbon market rules to protect industrial competi