Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Trieste's Bull Ray Surge: A Mediterranean First Threatens Mussel Farms
Large groups of bull rays, a protected species, are appearing off Trieste with unprecedented frequency. Their feeding on mussel lines is cau
Wildfire Smoke Threatens World Cup Final in New Jersey as Air Quality Worsens
World Cup organisers are closely monitoring wildfire smoke that has pushed air quality to hazardous levels in New Jersey. Health experts urg
Brussels Sets 46% Electrification Target by 2040 to Slash Fossil Fuel Imports
The European Commission has announced a 46% electrification target for the EU economy by 2040, aiming to reduce €260 billion in annual impor
EU Carbon Market Expansion to Cover International Flights from 2029
International flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be subject to carbon pricing from 2029. The move aims to lev
Severe Storms in France Leave Two Dead, Over 50,000 Homes Without Power
Two people were killed as severe thunderstorms hit central and eastern France on Thursday evening. A woman died in Haute-Vienne after a tree
World Cup Final Air Quality Crisis: Smoke Exposure Equals Smoking 10 Cigarettes
Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has turned New York's sky orange and pushed air quality to unhealthy levels just days before the World C
Zaragoza Wildfire Becomes Spain's Largest This Year, Burning 12,000 Hectares
A wildfire in Zaragoza's Cinco Villas district has burned 12,000 hectares, becoming Spain's largest this year. Six villages have been evacua
Typhoon Project Cuts Coastal Pollution by Up to 75% on Greek Islands
The Typhoon Project has completed its second clean-up cycle on six Greek islands, removing over 1,090 tonnes of waste. Pollution levels drop
Heat Pumps Alone Won't Cut Bills: Solar, Batteries, and Tariffs Key to Savings
A UK Energy Saving Trust study of 1.1 million combinations finds heat pumps alone often yield minimal savings. Pairing them with solar panel
Deadly Hailstorms Batter Central France, Two Killed and Thousands Without Power
Severe storms swept across central France, bringing hailstones the size of golf balls that damaged homes and cars. Two people died in weathe
Solar Power Saved Europe €20 Billion in Gas Imports Since Iran Conflict Began
Solar power saved Europe €20 billion in gas imports between 1 March and 15 July, according to SolarPower Europe. Spain has doubled its wind
Europe's Cooling Energy Demand Doubles in Six Years as Heatwaves Intensify
Household energy consumption for cooling in the EU doubled between 2018 and 2024, reaching 80.4 thousand terajoules. Italy accounts for near