Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
EU Slashed Fossil Fuel Imports by €50 Billion in 2025
The EU cut fossil fuel imports by more than €50 billion in 2025. The savings highlight the bloc's progress in renewable energy and reduced d
Amur Tigers Released in Kazakhstan to Revive Extinct Turan Subspecies
Four Amur tigers have been released into Kazakhstan's Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve as part of a long-term reintroduction programme. The initi
Climate Change Drives Larger Hailstones Across Europe, Study Warns
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of large hailstones across Europe by up to 47% by 2100. Hail already costs the continen
Humpback Whale 'Timmy' Hauled Ashore on Danish Island After Months in German Waters
The carcass of Timmy, a humpback whale that spent months in German waters, has been hauled ashore on a Danish island. Experts will conduct a
Austrian Activists Block Brenner Motorway in Protest Over Traffic Pollution
Thousands of demonstrators blocked the Brenner motorway in Tyrol for eight hours on Saturday, protesting escalating traffic noise and pollut
EU Saved €51 Billion in 2025 by Cutting Fossil Fuel Imports, Solar Leads
The EU saved €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports, with solar power generating 12.5% of its electricity. Wind and solar global
Four EU states seek simpler carbon market rules to shield industry
Estonia, France, Germany, and Spain have jointly called on the European Commission to ease carbon market rules to protect industrial competi
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