Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Greenpeace Sets Deep-Sea Record with Protest Against Seabed Mining
Greenpeace used a remotely operated vehicle at 2,300 meters depth to unfurl a banner against seabed mining. The protest underscores growing
May Heatwave Shatters Records Across Western Europe, Experts Warn of Historic Event
Temperatures near London hit 35°C, with parts of France expected to reach 39°C. Météo-France calls the event 'completely unprecedented and h
Record May Heat Across Europe Signals a Summer of Extremes
France logged 37.1°C near Biarritz, breaking records at over 350 stations. The UK saw its hottest May day twice in a row. Climate scientists
Kazakhstan Turns to Cloud Seeding as Drought Threatens Agriculture
Kazakhstan has launched a major cloud seeding project in the Turkistan region, where eight months without rain in 2025 devastated crops. UAE
Copernicus Scientist Warns Europe Faces Potentially Hottest Summer on Record
Heatwaves are now affecting all of Europe, not just the Mediterranean. Carlo Buontempo warns they are lasting longer and growing more intens
Urban Heat Islands: Why European Cities Are Hotter and How to Cool Them
Urban heat islands trap heat between buildings and absorb it from asphalt and concrete, making cities significantly hotter than surrounding
UK Records Hottest May Day as Heat Dome Drives Britons to Beaches and Pools
The UK recorded its hottest May day ever at 33.5°C, driving crowds to beaches and pools. Health warnings were issued as a heat dome settled
France's Record May Heat Tests Climate Readiness as Heat Dome Settles Over Europe
France logged its highest May temperature on record, with 37.1°C near Biarritz. A powerful heat dome is expected to keep temperatures high a
Late May Heat Dome Pushes Western Europe to Record Temperatures
A late May heat dome has sent temperatures soaring 11°C above seasonal norms across France, the UK, and Spain. Officials warn of increased h
Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioning: Which Cools Better for Europe's Climate?
Air-to-air heat pumps can cool homes like AC units but with lower emissions. They are gaining sales across Europe, yet passive cooling metho
IPCC Scientist: Europe Must End Fossil Fuel Dependence to Halt Warming
Hungarian IPCC vice-chair Diána Ürge-Vorsatz says Europe's pattern of temporary crisis measures deepens fossil fuel reliance. She warns Buda
Latin America Pushes for New Housing Finance and Climate Resilience at WUF13
Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador urged new housing finance models at WUF13. Leaders stressed climate-resilient cities and private investment. M