Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Deadly Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe, Claiming Three Firefighters
Three firefighters have died battling wildfires across France, Italy, and Spain. Thousands have been evacuated in southwestern France, Sicil
How Climate Gentrification Is Reshaping Europe's Suburban Housing Markets
Climate change is pushing affluent Europeans toward greener, cooler suburbs, a phenomenon known as climate gentrification. A new index from
Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Villa del Prado Near Madrid
Guardia Civil officers evacuated residents in Villa del Prado, central Spain, as a fast-moving wildfire threatened homes near Toledo. The bl
Wildfire in Gironde Forces Evacuation of Thousands Near Le Porge
A wildfire near Le Porge in Gironde, southwestern France, has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents. Firefighters are working to c
Divers clean Italy's Christ of the Abyss statue in Ligurian Sea
Divers have completed a restoration of the Christ of the Abyss statue in the Ligurian Sea. The bronze figure, placed in 1954, was cleaned to
How a Provençal Village Survived a Night of Wildfire Through Community Solidarity
A wildfire tore through the medieval village of Cotignac in Provence, destroying nearly 60 homes and burning thousands of hectares. Resident
Former Southern Water CEO Charged Over Alleged Manipulation of Water Quality Tests
Matthew Wright, former CEO of Southern Water, has been charged with conspiracy to defraud UK regulators by manipulating wastewater flows bef
France's Environment Minister Quits Over Return of Bee-Harming Pesticides
Monique Barbut stepped down as France's environment minister after lawmakers voted to reintroduce two banned pesticides. Acetamiprid and flu
How Belgian Scientists Are Uncovering the Hidden Threat of Marine Microplastics
Microplastics, fragments smaller than 5 mm, pollute oceans worldwide. Scientists at the Flanders Marine Institute in Ostend are using semi-a
French Environment Minister Monique Barbut Rescinds Resignation After Macron Intervention
Monique Barbut announced her resignation Wednesday over the government's decision to reintroduce certain pesticides. President Macron refuse
EU Food Safety Agency Tightens Limits on Forever Chemical TFA in Water
The European Food Safety Authority has cut the acceptable daily intake of TFA by more than half. The decision follows studies linking the ch
Astana's Record Heatwaves Signal Deeper Climate Crisis for Central Asia
Astana, the world's second-coldest capital, has shattered heat records twice this summer. The extreme weather reflects a broader warming tre