Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Colombia Summit Pushes Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as Energy Security Imperative
The first Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels convenes in Santa Marta, Colombia, with over 50 countries discussing concrete s
Copernicus Report: Europe's Climate Crisis Now an Unequivocal Threat to Food, Health, and Economy
At least 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with the Arctic Circle hitting 30°C and Türkiye reaching 50°C for the
German Rescuers Move Stranded Humpback Whale 'Timmy' to Barge for North Sea Release
A humpback whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast has been moved into a specially prepared barge. The rescue, financed by private entrepr
EU Pushes for Tough Shipping Emissions Rules at IMO Talks in London
The EU is urging member states to back a net-zero framework for shipping at IMO talks in London, aiming to impose carbon pricing. Greece, It
Rare Spring Snowstorm Disrupts Moscow, Prompts Orange Alert
A rare spring snowstorm has hit Moscow, forcing flight cancellations and toppling trees. The Russian Meteorological Center has declared an o
Spain, France, Portugal Race to Expand Renewables Amid Energy Crisis
Spain has doubled its solar capacity to 40 GW, keeping electricity bills among Europe's lowest. France will ban gas boilers in new buildings
Europe's Bottom Trawling Subsidies Cost Billions: Lessons from Türkiye's Gökova Bay
Taxpayer-funded bottom trawling in Europe costs society up to €16 billion per year, far outweighing its €180 million in profits. Türkiye's G
US Lawmakers Urge EU to Keep Deforestation Law Strong Ahead of Review
US Representatives Lloyd Doggett and Rashida Tlaib have urged the European Commission to resist pressure to dilute the EU Deforestation Regu
EU Energy Mix: Nuclear, Renewables, and Green Hydrogen Under Scrutiny
The EU's energy strategy now prioritizes renewables, nuclear, and green hydrogen after the Iran war disrupted fossil fuel imports. Wind and
Europe's AccelerateEU Plan: Can It Avert a New Energy Crisis?
EU fossil fuel imports have surged by €24 billion amid rising prices. The new AccelerateEU plan focuses on coordinated gas storage, electrif
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Becomes Unlikely Wildlife Haven 40 Years After Disaster
On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the exclusion zone remains too dangerous for humans but has become a haven for wi
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Unite for 2,000 MW Hydropower Plant on Naryn River
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are jointly constructing a 2,000 MW hydropower plant on the Naryn River in Kyrgyzstan. The project, b