Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Europe's Fertiliser Industry Must Reinvent Itself to Cut Fossil Fuel Dependence
Ammonia production, the backbone of modern fertilisers, depends heavily on natural gas, leaving European agriculture vulnerable to price spi
Türkiye's Solar and Battery Boom Positions It as Europe's Renewable Leader
Türkiye now hosts one of the world's largest solar facilities and Europe's biggest battery storage pipeline. A new mandate linking renewable
Plug-in Solar Panels: Can They Really Power Your Home Appliances?
Plug-in solar panels are becoming popular in Europe, especially in Germany and the UK, as a low-cost entry to solar energy. However, their o
Rescued Humpback Whale Timmy Released into North Sea Near Skagen
Humpback whale Timmy was released into the North Sea north of Skagen, Denmark, after being rescued from a Baltic Sea bay off Poel. The relea
Humpback Whale Rescued from German Beach Released into North Sea
A humpback whale that beached near the German coast was rescued and transported by barge to Danish waters. The animal was released into the
Europe's First Climate Migrants Face a Life of Constant Fear and Displacement
Storm Daniel in Greece and the Ahr Valley floods in Germany have displaced over 200,000 Europeans in 2023 alone. Many face permanent relocat
France and Germany Deploy Firefighters to Combat Dutch Woodland Blazes
France and Germany have dispatched firefighting units to the Netherlands to help contain multiple woodland blazes. The fires, which started
8,000-Year-Old Wheat Imprint in Georgia Rewrites Origins of Bread Wheat
A wheat spike impression on a Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia provides the earliest evidence of bread wheat, dating back 8,000 years. The disc
Climate Change and Air Pollution Drive Rising Stroke Risk, Global Study Warns
A World Stroke Organization review finds that extreme temperatures, humidity swings, and air pollution raise stroke risk and mortality. Euro
Wildfire Rages on Monte Faeta in Tuscany, 800 Hectares Burned and 3,000 Evacuated
A large wildfire on Monte Faeta in Tuscany has burned 800 hectares of forest. Strong winds are fueling the flames, and 3,000 people have bee
Central Asian States Unite in Astana to Tackle Caspian Sea Crisis and Biodiversity Loss
Central Asian leaders signed a joint declaration on environmental solidarity in Astana, committing to joint positions on water scarcity, des
Heat Pump Adoption Rises in UK as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Gas Price Volatility
Heat pump sales in the UK jumped 51% in March 2025 as geopolitical tensions pushed gas prices higher. A Bath homeowner reports saving €90 pe