Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
World Naked Bike Ride Returns to London Streets for 2025 Edition
Hundreds of cyclists took part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. The annual event combined humour, environmental messages,
Cinque Terre Faces 13-Metre Waves by 2150 as Sea Levels Rise
A study projects relative sea level rise of up to 1.17 metres by 2150 in the Cinque Terre. Extreme storm surges could generate waves exceedi
Albanian Protests Against Kushner-Linked Resort Enter 14th Day as Political Tensions Rise
Thousands of Albanians have protested for 14 days against a €4 billion luxury resort in a protected coastal area, linked to Jared Kushner. D
Wildfire in Galicia Burns 330 Hectares, Forces Evacuations in Padrón and Teo
A wildfire in Herbón, Padrón (A Coruña), has burned 330 hectares and forced the evacuation of ten homes. The fire has spread into the neighb
Antarctica's Winter Heatwave: Temperatures 20°C Above Normal Alarm Scientists
Antarctica experienced a winter heatwave with temperatures reaching 15.4°C, 20°C above normal. Bare ground appeared as snow melted, and rain
Finnish firm Wärtsilä powers Spain's grid with world's first large-scale hydrogen engine
Finnish company Wärtsilä has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid using a large-scale hydrogen engine, a world first.
Austria's Farming Renaissance: Quality, Training, and Local Markets
Austria leads in intergenerational farm renewal, with family-run operations, strong public backing, and quality training. Salzburg's coopera
Albanian Protests Against Kushner-Backed Resort Escalate as EU Warns on Environmental Rules
Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets of Tirana to protest a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner in the protected Vjosa-Narta L
El Niño Confirmed: Scientists Warn of Record Heat, Floods, and Drought Across Europe
El Niño has officially formed in the Pacific, with a 63% chance of becoming one of the strongest on record. European scientists warn of inte
Spain Braces for July-Like Heat and 90 km/h Winds in Cádiz This Weekend
Spain's northern half will see thermometers climb back to July levels, with tropical nights in Alicante and Jaén. Orange wind alerts are in
Human-Driven Climate Change Makes Rare Coastal Floods 12 Times More Likely
Extreme coastal floods that once had a 1% annual chance of occurring are now 12 times more likely due to human-driven climate change. Since
Hungary's Lake Velence Shrinks to Near-Record Low Amid Drought and Mismanagement
Lake Velence, 40 km west of Budapest, is within centimetres of its historic low water level. Prolonged droughts and decades of water mismana