Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Tokyo Governor Calls for Global City Cooperation on Green Hydrogen in Astana Visit
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike promoted cross-border collaboration on green hydrogen technology during visits to Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Asta
Heat Dome Explained: Why Europe Is Baking Under Record May Temperatures
A powerful heat dome has settled over Western and Central Europe, driving temperatures 12–16°C above normal. The phenomenon, once rare in Ma
Spain Unveils €9 Billion Climate Social Plan for Energy Transition
Spain has unveiled a €9 billion climate social plan aimed at the energy transition. The initiative focuses on decent, efficient housing and
Climate Change and Urban Sprawl Drive Venomous Snakes Toward European Cities
Deadly snakes such as African spitting cobras and European vipers may shift habitats due to climate change and human encroachment. The study
Europe's Largest Underground Water Reserve Under Threat from Pollution
The aquifer beneath the Upper Rhine Valley holds 150 billion cubic metres of water, three times the volume of Lake Constance. A cross-border
Spanish Botanist Transforms City Walls into Thriving Green Ecosystems
A Spanish botanist is turning city walls into living ecosystems, using native plants to create vertical gardens. The project aims to enhance
Vertical Gardens: Europe's Practical Weapon Against Urban Heat
Vertical gardens can significantly lower building surface temperatures and improve thermal comfort in dense urban areas. Spanish botanist Ig
Spain's Nature Webcams: A Digital Window on Wildlife
Nature webcams in Spain have evolved from scientific tools into a popular form of digital leisure. High-definition streams let viewers obser
Spain's Live Wildlife Cams Offer a New Digital Window on Nature
Live webcams in Spanish national parks are attracting a growing audience. Originally designed for research and education, they now offer a u
Swedish Football Fans Urinate for Fertiliser Independence
Starting 24 May, Malmö FF supporters will collect 1,000 litres of urine at Eleda Stadion. The project aims to replace up to 30% of Sweden's
Pope Leo XIV Visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' to Address Environmental Crisis
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Acerra, Campania, to meet residents of the Terra dei Fuochi, a region scarred by illegal waste dumping. He urged a
Portugal Braces for Unseasonal Heat, Rain, and Saharan Dust This Weekend
Temperatures in mainland Portugal could reach 39°C this weekend, well above the seasonal average. A tropical air mass is also bringing Sahar