Environment & Climate
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Spain's May Heat Dome Pushes Temperatures to August Levels Across Europe
A high-pressure ridge from North Africa has trapped hot air over western Europe, pushing May temperatures to August levels. Spain's Badajoz
May Heatwave Across Europe Prompts UN Call to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition
A severe May heatwave has shattered temperature records across Western Europe, with London and Paris experiencing their hottest May days on
Germany Risks Missing 2030 Climate Goal While Spain Surpasses Target
Germany's emissions remain flat, risking its 2030 target by up to 100 million tonnes. Spain is set to exceed its goal, while France and Ital
Nordic Coalition Warns EU Against Arctic Drilling Expansion
A coalition of Nordic financial institutions, trade unions, and climate scientists has urged the European Commission to keep its ban on new
MEPs Accuse EU Commission of Copying Microsoft Lobbying into Data Centre Law
35 MEPs have written to the European Commission, accusing it of copying Microsoft's lobbying language into draft data centre rules. They arg
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