Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
World Weather Attribution Warns of Hazardous Heat at 2026 World Cup
Climate scientists warn that extreme heat could affect a quarter of 2026 World Cup games, with some venues facing 'near certainty' of hazard
EU Energy Ministers Tackle Dependence on Chinese Battery Storage
EU energy ministers met in Cyprus to debate the bloc's growing dependence on Chinese battery storage. With renewables outpacing infrastructu
Three European Airports Among World's Top Polluters, Study Finds
London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt rank among the top ten most polluting airports globally. The three hubs together emi
Heat Pump Sales Surge in Germany as Gas Boilers Decline Across Europe
Heat pump sales grew 10.3% across 16 European countries in 2025, with Germany seeing a 21% increase. Norway leads with 662 units per 1,000 h
Baku Prepares Olympic Stadium for Global Urban Forum as 28,000 Delegates Expected
Azerbaijan is converting Baku's Olympic Stadium into a major conference venue for WUF13, expecting over 28,000 attendees. Authorities are ex
Brussels Faces Backlash Over Fast-Track Permits for Polluting Projects
The European Commission is pushing legislation to speed up approvals for projects labeled 'strategic' or of 'overriding public interest', po
EU Energy Ministers to Debate Domestic Gas Drilling Amid Price and Security Pressures
EU energy ministers are set to debate domestic gas drilling at an informal meeting in Cyprus on 13 May, driven by high prices and supply sec
Super El Niño Threatens Europe with Extreme Heat, Floods, and Drought
Seasonal models warn of a potential 'super' El Niño later this year, which could bring unprecedented heatwaves, floods, and drought to Europ
Rescued Brown Bears Recover in Armenia After Years of Captivity as Status Symbols
Brown bears kept in harsh captivity as status symbols in Armenia have been rescued and are recovering at a wildlife refuge. The operation un
Cannes Private Jets Burn 2 Million Litres of Fuel as Global Crisis Looms
Last year's Cannes Film Festival saw over 700 private flights burn 2 million litres of fuel. Critics call the excess 'obscene' as the Strait
Réunion Airport Opens World's First Bioclimatic Terminal in the Tropics
Réunion's Roland Garros Airport has inaugurated the world's first bioclimatic terminal in a tropical zone. The 13,000 m² arrivals hall relie
Bioclimatic Architecture: How Réunion Airport Uses Trade Winds to Ditch Air Conditioning
The arrivals terminal at Réunion's Roland Garros Airport is a model of bioclimatic architecture, using trade winds and smart louvred windows