Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Inside the Month-Long Mission to Safeguard Europe's 'Banana Hole'
The 'Banana Hole' is a deep-sea trench off the coast of Norway that contains a unique sedimentary record of Earth's climate history. A team
How a German Village Cut Energy Costs to 12 Cents and Beat the Hormuz Crisis
While most of Europe struggled with soaring energy prices during the Hormuz crisis, residents of Feldheim, Germany, paid just 12 cents per k
Greece Cracks Down on 'Ghost Farms' Polluting the Ionian Sea
Decades-old abandoned fish farms have been polluting the Ionian Sea with nets, plastics, and timber. Media coverage and regulatory pressure
Paris Heatwave Drives Residents to Illegal Canal Swimming
Exceptional May heat in Paris pushed temperatures to 33°C, prompting many to seek relief in the Saint-Martin canal despite a prohibition on
Europe's Cooling Crisis: Can We Beat the Heat Without Overloading the Grid?
Air conditioning use in Europe has more than doubled since 1990, with 130 million units expected by 2023. The IEA warns that cooling peaks c
Climate Shocks Push Gaza's Fragile Systems Toward Collapse, Expert Warns
Climate change is intensifying humanitarian crises in Gaza, with extreme heat, flooding, and disease outbreaks pushing fragile systems close
May Heatwave Sends Irish Mercury Above 30°C, Portugal Nears 37°C
Ireland recorded temperatures above 30°C for the first time in May, while Portugal approached 37°C. The heatwave drew crowds to beaches and
Six EU States Push Back Against Planned Cuts to Free Carbon Permits
Six EU countries argue that planned cuts to free emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System are too severe. They say steel,
IEA Chief Urges EU to Embrace Electrification to Revive Industry and Cut Fossil Fuel Dependence
The IEA's Fatih Birol calls for a massive shift to electricity from renewables and nuclear to save Europe's struggling industries. The EU fa
Richard Gere Brings Homelessness Fight to Baku's World Urban Forum
Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra have worked with Spanish charity HOGAR SÍ for over a decade. At the World Urban Forum in Baku, Gere pres
UN Warns Strong El Niño Could Persist Until 2028 as Climate Change Drives Record Heat
The World Meteorological Organisation warns there is a 91% chance at least one of the next five years will surpass the 1.5°C threshold. A st
Spain's May Heat Dome Pushes Temperatures to August Levels Across Europe
An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe, pushing temperatures near 40°C in Spain. Badajoz hits 38°C, Santa