Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
France Activates Unprecedented Heatwave Emergency Plan as Temperatures Soar
France has activated its Orsec extreme heat plan for the first time in response to a heatwave, covering nine western departments on red aler
Italian Paper Mill Turns Coffee Waste into Luxury Eco-Paper
Favini, a 120-year-old paper mill in Rossano Veneto, Italy, transforms by-products like coffee silverskin and tomato skins into luxury paper
Deadly Wildfire in Andalusia Claims 12 Lives, Mostly Foreign Nationals
A wildfire in Andalusia's Los Gallardos area killed 12 people, with authorities stating most victims are foreign nationals. 19 remain missin
Fifteen European Nations Lead Global Climate Rankings, Estonia Tops List
Estonia tops the 2026 Environmental Performance Index with 75 points, driven by renewable energy growth and biodiversity protection. Fifteen
Climate Disinformation Shifts from Denial to Attacking Green Policies
Climate disinformation is moving beyond outright denial to focus on discrediting environmental policies. Experts note a surge in AI-generate
Almería Wildfire: Victims Left Designated Evacuation Route, Say Officials
Eleven people died in the Almería wildfire after leaving their vehicles and seeking an alternative escape route. Regional authorities confir
Wildfire in Almería Province Claims 11 Lives, Forces Mass Evacuations
At least 11 people have died in a wildfire near Los Gallardos, Almería. The blaze has forced mass evacuations across the semi-arid Sierra de
Two Marine Heatwaves Push Sea Off Faro to 26.1°C
The Portuguese Navy's Hydrographic Institute detected two marine heatwaves off Faro from 15 June to 9 July. Sea surface temperatures reached
At Least 12 Dead as Wildfire Ravages Southern Spain's Almería Province
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Almería, southern Spain, as temperatures neared 40°C. The regional government confirmed the de
Spain's Solar Boom: Investor Jitters and Negative Prices, but Not a Bust
Spain's solar boom has led to negative electricity prices and investor concerns, but the country's renewable expansion continues. Low consum
10 July Folk Lore Meets Meteorology: What the 'Seven Brothers' Say About Europe's Summer Heat
The 10th of July, known as Seven Brothers Day in Austria and parts of Central Europe, is a traditional weather predictor. Meteorologists not
EU Draft Plan Sees €200bn Savings from Electrifying Europe's Economy by 2040
A leaked European Commission draft proposes a binding 2040 electrification target, arguing it could save €200bn in fossil fuel imports. The