Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
EU Investigators Seize 4,200 Tonnes of Illegal Textile Waste Shipped from Italy to Turkey
EU investigators seized 4,200 tonnes of textile waste illegally shipped from Italy to Turkey. An additional 2,100 tonnes were found at a Tur
Paris Court Orders TotalEnergies to Disclose Indirect Emissions and Strengthen Climate Strategy
The Paris judicial court has ordered TotalEnergies to disclose its indirect greenhouse gas emissions and revise its climate strategy. The ru
EU Gas Demand Rises as Domestic Production Falls: A Member State Comparison
Natural gas demand is rising across the EU, but domestic production is struggling to keep up. This analysis compares consumption and product
Central Europe's Buildings Trap Heat as AC Remains Scarce Ahead of 40°C Forecast
Forecasts predict 40°C temperatures in Central European countries unaccustomed to extreme heat. Heat-trapping building designs and limited a
Europe's Heatwave 'Virtually Impossible' Without Climate Change, Scientists Say
Climate scientists warn that continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption Europe is experiencing this week. T
EU Seizes 4,200 Tonnes of Illegal Textile Waste in Italy Bound for Turkey
EU authorities have seized 4,200 tonnes of illegal textile waste in Italy, destined for Turkey. The operation underscores ongoing challenges
Rome's Bioparco Deploys Frozen Treats and Chilled Pools to Protect Animals from Heatwave
Rome's Bioparco is combating a severe heatwave with frozen treats, chilled pools, and climate-controlled shelters. The capital remains under
Toddler Dies in Unlocked Car as Heatwave Grips Southern France
A three-year-old boy died after entering an unlocked car in southern France amid a severe heatwave. His mother was hospitalised in shock. Tw
Heat Stress Threatens 130 Million Workers Across Europe, ETUI Warns
The European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) warns that heat stress threatens 130 million workers across the continent. It calls for new EU leg
Parisians Flee Sweltering Apartments to Sleep in Parks During Heatwave
Parisians are spending nights in parks to escape sweltering apartments as a heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C. The phenomenon undersco
France Cuts Nuclear Output as Record Heatwave Strains River Ecosystems
EDF has taken nuclear reactors offline on the Seine and Rhone rivers as a heatwave pushes water temperatures to record highs. Environmental
Microplastics: What Science Knows and Still Doesn't Know About Their Risks
Microplastics are pervasive across Europe, from Alpine lakes to Arctic ice. Scientists understand their sources and distribution but remain