Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
GPS Tracker Confirms Death of Humpback Whale Timmy Off Danish Coast
Danish environmental authorities have confirmed that the humpback whale found dead off the island of Anholt is Timmy. A GPS transmitter reco
Who Guards Europe's Offshore Wind Farms? The North Sea Security Gap
Offshore wind farms in the North Sea face growing threats from drones and submarine activity, but responsibility for their protection remain
World Urban Forum in Baku: Why Housing Crisis Demands Global Action
UN-Habitat warns 3 billion people lack adequate housing, with slum populations set to triple by 2050. The World Urban Forum in Baku brings t
Asbestos Contamination Found in Hundreds of Hungarian Roads
More than 300 locations in western Hungary, including the Oladi plateau in Szombathely, may be contaminated with asbestos from aggregates us
Greece's Green Energy Surplus Fails to Lower Household Electricity Bills
Greece now generates 45% of its electricity from renewables and exports 20%, but oversupply forces curtailment. Household bills remain high
Caspian Sea Shrinking: Central Asian Nations Face Race to Save Ecosystems
Satellite data shows the Caspian Sea's water levels have been declining since the mid-1990s. Climate change is accelerating evaporation, dis
Germany and UK Top European Plastic Waste Exports as EU Prepares Ban
Germany exported 810,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2025, the highest globally. The UK shipped 675,000 tonnes, its highest in eight years. E
Coal Pollution Dims Solar Output Across Europe and Beyond, Study Finds
A study by Oxford and UCL reveals that coal pollution reduces global solar electricity output by 5.8% in 2023, equivalent to 111 TWh. Europe
Cyprus Sees Surge in Dolphin and Whale Sightings, Triggers New Protection Rules
Recent weeks have seen a notable increase in dolphin and whale sightings in Cyprus's marine areas. The Department of Fisheries and Marine Re
Germany Scraps Renewable Heating Mandate as Heat Pump Sales Surge
Germany's cabinet has abandoned the Buildings Energy Act's requirement for new heating systems to use at least 65% renewable energy. The mov
EU Ban on Brazilian Beef: Animal Welfare Groups Say Farming Systems Are the Real Problem
The EU will ban Brazilian meat imports from September due to antimicrobial use in livestock. Animal welfare groups argue that the real issue
Iran Conflict Drives European Household Gas Prices Up 6.8%: Brussels and Berlin Hit Hardest
Residential gas prices in EU capitals rose 6.8% between early February and early April 2026, driven by the Iran conflict. Brussels and Berli