Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
France Batters Under Heatwave: Power Cuts in Finistère, Wildfire Alerts Across the South
France is enduring a severe heatwave, prompting power cuts in Finistère and wildfire alerts across the south. The extreme weather highlights
France Swelters Under Extreme Heat: Power Cuts in Finistère, Wildfire Alerts Across Centre
Temperatures are forecast to reach 40–45°C across France on Wednesday, prompting wildfire alerts in central regions. In Finistère, 68,000 ho
Twelve EU States Push for Post-2030 Green Funding to Ease Energy Transition
Twelve EU member states, including Poland and Czechia, are calling for extended green funding beyond 2030. These countries, more dependent o
Red-Painted Dead Oak at Kew Gardens Becomes Stark Symbol of Climate Change
A dead oak tree at Kew Gardens, killed by the 2022 heatwave, has been painted red to symbolize climate change impacts. It stands next to a '
Over 150 Shipwrecks Mapped in Bay of Gibraltar Revealing Centuries of Maritime History
More than 150 archaeological sites, including over 130 shipwrecks, have been discovered in the Bay of Gibraltar. The finds span from Roman t
Europe's Heatwave Is Not El Niño's Fault: Climate Change Is the Driver
The current heatwave across Europe is being amplified by long-term climate warming, not the El Niño weather pattern. Experts warn that attri
Iceland Resumes Fin Whale Hunting After Two-Year Pause
Iceland has resumed commercial whaling, killing its first fin whales since 2023. The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute recommends a 2
Brussels Residents Seek Relief in Fountains as Heatwave Intensifies Across Belgium
Brussels residents flock to fountains in Parc du Cinquantenaire to escape a heatwave gripping Belgium. Temperatures are expected to rise fur
France Heatwave: 20 Drownings as 54 Departments Stay on Red Alert
At least 20 drownings have been reported as a heatwave grips France, with 54 departments on red alert. Temperatures are expected to hit 44°C
Forty Mayors Worldwide Sign Pact to Rein in AI Data Centre Expansion
Forty mayors from cities across Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia have signed a pact demanding AI data centres use clean energy,
Spain Warns EU Budget Talks Risk Diluting Key Environmental Fund
Spain warns that integrating the LIFE environmental fund into broader EU budget structures risks diluting its impact. The fund has supported
UN Chief Guterres Demands AI Firms Disclose Environmental Costs
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has proposed an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, urging firms to measure and disclose their e