Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
EU Climate Chief Calls for Radical Energy Shift as Third Oil Shock Bites
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra says Europe must accelerate its shift to renewables, nuclear, and interconnectors to escape fossil fu
EU Weighs Suspending Methane Penalties to Shield Energy Supply Amid Crisis
A leaked EU document reveals plans to suspend methane penalties during energy crises. Critics warn this undermines the bloc's climate credib
Portugal Exhausts 2026 Natural Resources; EU Overshoot Days Vary Widely
Portugal's Overshoot Day for 2026 is 7 May, meaning it now consumes resources meant for next year. The EU average is 3 May, with Luxembourg
The Attenborough Effect: How a Broadcaster Inspires a New Wave of Wildlife Artists
Sir David Attenborough's documentaries have inspired a generation of artists, including the British couple Skip and Katherine Khangurra. The
Solar Battery Storage: How It Works and Whether It Cuts Your Bills
Solar battery storage allows households to use stored energy at night or on cloudy days. Costs have fallen 90% since 2010, but a typical 5kW
Timmy the Humpback Whale Presumed Dead After Controversial Release in North Sea Shipping Lane
Timmy the humpback whale is presumed dead after a private rescue operation released him in a busy North Sea shipping lane near Skagen, Denma
Hantavirus Outbreak on Antarctic Cruise Ship Highlights Risks of 'Last Chance Tourism'
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius has killed two and sickened dozens, highlighting the dangers of 'last chance to
Italy Tops Europe’s PM2.5 Pollution Rankings, Balkans Face Highest Health Risks
Italy leads Europe in PM2.5 pollution, with towns in Puglia exceeding EU limits by over four times. The Balkans and Eastern Europe face the
Study Links Masculine Norms to Higher Carbon Footprints Across Europe
Research from over 20 scientists across 13 countries shows men's consumption patterns, particularly in transport and meat, drive higher emis
Sweden's Clean Energy Success Undermined by Coordinated Anti-Wind Disinformation Campaign
Sweden generates 99% of its electricity from low-carbon sources, yet a new study finds it is the epicenter of a coordinated anti-wind disinf
Moose Return to Germany After Centuries of Extinction, Thanks to Polish Conservation
Moose, hunted to extinction in Germany by the Middle Ages, are reappearing in the country's east thanks to conservation in Poland and the Cz
Negative Electricity Prices Surge Across Europe, Threatening Renewables Investment
Negative electricity prices hit record highs across Europe in early 2026, with Spain recording 397 hours of sub-zero pricing. The phenomenon