Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Alarm grows over possible collapse of Hochvogel peak in the Alps
The Hochvogel, a 2,592-metre peak in the Allgäu Alps, may be nearing a major rockslide. Researchers have recorded rapid movement in a wideni
Can agrivoltaics end the land fight between farming and solar?
Agrivoltaics could ease land competition between farming and solar power in Europe, but critics warn it may not solve farmers' real problems
Rare twin waterspouts batter western Sicily, damaging homes and a school
Two waterspouts formed off the coast near Marsala and moved inland, hitting Petrosino and surrounding areas. The rare weather event damaged
Rare twin waterspout hits western Sicily, injuring two and damaging schools
A rare double waterspout formed off the coast of Marsala, Sicily, before moving inland and causing damage to buildings, vehicles, and farmla
Helsinki backs fossil fuel ad ban, but contracts may delay it until 2035
Helsinki's city council has voted in favor of exploring a ban on fossil fuel advertising. Existing contracts could delay implementation unti
Zaragoza named European Green Capital 2028; Spain dominates awards
Zaragoza has been named European Green Capital 2028, winning €600,000 for its climate resilience and green infrastructure. Benidorm and Esta
Hungary's 2026 drought worst in 126 years, weather service confirms
Hungary's 2026 drought is the most severe in 126 years, with the driest summer since 1901 and record-low Danube levels. Groundwater shortage
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026: record 10,000 entries from 112 countries
More than 10,000 photographs from 112 countries were entered in the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a record for the competition. Forty i
El Niño's Pacific Heat Could Disturb Europe's Polar Vortex This Winter
Equatorial Pacific sea surface temperatures have already broken records for an El Niño year, and the event has yet to peak. Scientists warn
France's groundwater reserves remain critically low as autumn recharge stalls
As of 1 October, 66% of France's groundwater monitoring points are below seasonal norms, and 81% of levels are still declining. The autumn r
UK banknotes to feature puffins, owls, bees and hedgehogs
Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will appear on new UK banknotes. The designs follow a public vote wit
October skies: How to catch the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers
The Draconid meteor shower peaks on 8-9 October, visible right after dusk. Later, the Orionids and Southern Taurids offer more chances, with