Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Deepest Whale Graveyard Discovered in Indian Ocean Reveals Ancient Ecosystems
A whale graveyard 7 km beneath the Indian Ocean is the deepest and oldest ever found. Bones up to 5.3 million years old host unique deep-sea
EU Agrees to Stabilise Carbon Costs for Households Ahead of 2028 ETS2 Launch
EU co-legislators have agreed to reinforce the market stability reserve for the new Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2), which will cover buil
Brussels to Propose Electricity Tax Cuts and Grid Overhaul to Lower Bills
The European Commission will propose making electricity taxation more favourable than natural gas to lower bills. The plan also targets netw
France Expands Protected Forest Area by 157,000 Hectares, Mostly in French Guiana
France has created seven new biological reserves and expanded two existing ones, adding 157,000 hectares of protected forest. Nearly all of
Earth to breach 1.5°C warming threshold by 2030 if emissions persist, study warns
Human-induced warming reached 1.37°C in 2025, and the 1.5°C Paris limit could be crossed by 2030. The global carbon budget will be exhausted
Global Environment Facility Pledges €3.4 Billion for Climate, Biodiversity, and Water Security
Representatives from 186 countries agreed on a €3.4 billion package for the Global Environment Facility's ninth replenishment cycle. The fun
Baku Energy Week 2026: A New Era of Connectivity and Cooperation in Energy
Baku Energy Week 2026 brought together global leaders and industry experts to address energy security, diversification, and renewables. The
Investors Managing €11.4 Trillion Urge EU to Keep Carbon Market Strong
Forty-five investors managing €11.4 trillion in assets have urged EU leaders to maintain a strong Emissions Trading System. They argue that
Poland and Germany Plan Baltic Offshore Wind Farms to Counter Russian Energy Threats
Poland and Germany are jointly developing offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea to counter Russian hybrid attacks and reduce energy dependen
Saint Anthony's Heat Wave: Portugal Braces for 45°C as Summer Festivities Begin
A hot air mass from North Africa will push temperatures in Portugal to 45°C between 10 and 14 June. The peak is expected on Saint Anthony's
St Anthony's Day Brings Scorching Heat to Portugal, Temperatures Near 45°C
Portugal is experiencing a severe heatwave on St Anthony's Day, with temperatures reaching up to 45°C. The national holiday has driven many
Europe's Digital Twin Ocean: AI and Satellites Create Virtual Replica to Safeguard Marine Ecosystems
The European Digital Twin Ocean (EDITO) is a virtual replica of the ocean built with AI and satellite data. It allows users to explore 'what