Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
UK researchers develop fully biodegradable balloon alternative
A UK PhD student has developed a biodegradable balloon that breaks down within nine months. Traditional balloons can persist for years and p
Tornado tears through Aude villages near Carcassonne, thousands without power
A tornado hit several communes south of Carcassonne on Monday afternoon, ripping off roofs and uprooting trees. No injuries were reported, b
Global ocean surface hits record 21.1°C as El Niño intensifies
Average global sea surface temperature outside polar regions hit 21.1°C on Saturday, the highest ever recorded. The El Niño phenomenon, comb
French potato harvest faces worst slump in decades after drought
French potato production could fall by 23% this year, the worst in over three decades. Growers warn of severe economic losses and urge gover
Brewing fashion's future: How bacteria could replace toxic textile dyes
Fashion's toxic petrochemical dyes often end up in oceans. Colorifix brews dyes from bacteria, cutting water use by 77% and energy by 51%.
Sweden braces for climate protest surge ahead of national elections
A massive climate protest is underway in Sweden just weeks before the national elections. Organizers expect tens of thousands to join rallie
Stockholm climate rally draws thousands ahead of Swedish election
More than 10,000 people joined a climate protest in Stockholm on Sunday, weeks before Sweden's general election. Organizers and experts warn
Extreme weather batters Europe: wildfires, floods, and storms force mass evacuations
Severe wildfires in Serbia and Bosnia have forced evacuations and closed a key highway. Spain has seen both floods and fires, while Poland h
Germany sees record praying mantis sightings as climate warms
Germany is seeing record numbers of praying mantises this year, with over 15,000 reports to NABU. The warmth-loving insect is expanding its
Romania's renewables lag: can the EU's largest solar farm close the gap?
Romania's solar share is below the EU average, but the planned Dama Solar farm could double its solar generation. The project, near the Hung
Swedish climate activists stage major protest ahead of national elections
Thousands gathered in Stockholm on August 23, 2026, in one of Sweden's largest climate protests in recent years. Organizers demand tougher e
Swedish climate activists stage mass protest ahead of election
Thousands of climate activists gathered in Stockholm on Sunday, urging Sweden's political parties to commit to deeper emissions cuts. Organi