Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Murcia Calls for Better Coordination as Military Unit Tackles Espuña Wildfire
The Murcian government has raised the Infomur plan to level 2 and deployed the Military Emergencies Unit to combat a wildfire in the Sierra
Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heat
State Ports' monitoring network recorded all-time May temperature highs at 18 of 29 buoys across Spain's coasts. The highest reading, 26.58°
Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heatwave
Spanish coastal waters hit record May temperatures after an extreme heatwave. 18 of 29 buoys recorded historic highs, with the highest readi
Albanian Protests Against Kushner-Linked Resort Enter Second Day
Protests in Tirana against a luxury resort in the Vjosa-Narta protected area, linked to Jared Kushner, continue for a second day. Activists
WMO Warns of Widespread Above-Average Summer Temperatures as El Niño Strengthens
The World Meteorological Organization forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño this summer, bringing above-average temperatures across Europe. The
Heatwave Misinformation Fuels Online Harassment of Climate Scientists Across Europe
A May heatwave across Europe shattered records and sparked misleading online claims. Climate scientists say these narratives fuel harassment
Europe's €100 Billion Clean Energy Queue: Why Grid Bottlenecks Stall the Green Transition
More than €100 billion of clean energy projects are trapped in Europe's congested distribution grids. A new report warns that without urgent
Dutch Angler Breaks National Record with 2.49-Metre Catfish on the Waal
Mohammed Massaoudi landed a 2.49-metre catfish in the River Waal near Dodewaard, setting a new Dutch record. The previous holder, Paul Breem
Electrification: The EU's High-Stakes Bet on a Cleaner, Competitive Future
Electrification aims to replace fossil fuels with renewable electricity across transport, buildings, and industry. The EU faces a €1.2 trill
Germany's Renewable Energy Boom Fails to Lower High Electricity Prices
Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar in 2025 than any other EU member, yet household prices remain among the bloc's highes
Europe's AC Gap: 68% of EU Homes Lack Cooling as Heatwaves Intensify
Nearly 70% of EU homes have no air conditioning, and 38% of citizens say they cannot afford it. Southern countries like Greece, Portugal, an
Europe's Heatwave Drives Solar Surge, Negative Power Prices, and Grid Strain
Record May temperatures in the UK and France have driven solar output to new highs, leading to negative wholesale electricity prices in seve