Environment & Climate
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Paris's Iconic Zinc Roofs Turn Attic Apartments Into Ovens During Heatwave
Paris's iconic zinc roofs, beloved for their aesthetic, trap heat in attic apartments during heatwaves. Residents face indoor temperatures e
Eleven EU States Seek Delay on Methane Rules Citing Energy Security Risks
Eleven EU member states are urging a delay on new methane rules, warning they could disrupt natural gas imports from non-EU suppliers. Envir
Greenpeace Slams EU's 'Deep Incoherence' on Energy After Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Greenpeace has accused European governments of 'deep incoherence' for not seizing the Strait of Hormuz crisis to boost renewables. The NGO h
Heatwave Costs Hit Working Mothers, Farm Labourers, and Low-Income Households Hardest Across Europe
Europe's heatwaves are not just a health crisis but an economic one, hitting working mothers, agricultural labourers, and low-income househo
Extreme Heat Stress: Europe's Deadly New Normal as Study Reveals 40 Extra Days
Parts of Europe face up to 40 additional days of extreme heat stress compared to the 1970s. The phenomenon, which combines high temperatures
Heatwave Sweeps Europe from London to Madrid, Temperatures Near 39°C
Temperatures near 39°C are scorching Europe from London to Madrid. The heatwave raises alarms for public safety and infrastructure strain ac
UK Breaks June Temperature Record as Heatwave Grips Europe
The UK recorded its hottest June day ever, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. The Met Office warns of continued extreme heat th
Copenhagen Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe Calf as Public Watches
A giraffe calf was born at Copenhagen Zoo, with staff and visitors witnessing the moment. The mother immediately cared for the newborn, high
Iceland Kills First Fin Whales as Commercial Hunt Resumes After Two-Year Pause
Iceland has restarted commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales killed and processed at the Hvalur facility. The move h
Spain Records Hottest June Days as Heatwave Intensifies Across Southern Europe
Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, confirmed that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days in mainland Spain since records beg
Heatwave Forces Eiffel Tower Closure and Disrupts Tourist Sites Across Europe
The Eiffel Tower closed early as Paris hit 40°C, part of a broader heatwave affecting tourist sites from London to Brussels. The Louvre and
Red Heat Alerts Across Europe as France Records Hottest Day and 40 Drownings
France recorded its hottest day ever at 45.9°C as a severe heatwave spreads across Europe. Red alerts are in place in several countries, and