Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Super El Niño on Track to Make 2026 Second-Warmest Year, New Model Shows
A super El Niño, with sea surface temperatures exceeding 2°C above normal, is projected for late 2026. New research from the University of H
Italy, Most Exposed EU Nation to Fossil Fuel Shocks, Urges United European Energy Transition
Italy's special envoy for climate change urges a united European front on energy transition. Italy remains the EU country most exposed to fo
Greece Expands Ban on Sunbeds to 251 Beaches to Protect Fragile Coastlines
Greece has banned sunbeds, umbrellas, and all construction on 251 beaches to protect ecologically sensitive areas. The move targets NATURA 2
Greek Chefs and WWF Urge Diners to Embrace Invasive Fish as Climate Adaptation
WWF Greece's latest seafood guide includes invasive species for the first time, urging consumers to eat alien fish like trumpet fish and non
Giant Octopus Fossils Reveal 19-Metre-Long Predators Roamed Cretaceous Seas
Scientists analysed 15 fossilised octopus jaws from Japan and Canada, estimating the creatures measured 7 to 19 metres. The largest jaws sho
Paris Wildlife Hospital Treats Over 10,000 Animals Injured by Human Activity
The Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital near Paris has treated over 10,400 wild animals in the past year, including swans, fox cubs,
Renewables Slash European Electricity Prices by 25% as Solar and Wind Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Wind and solar capacity expansions reduced wholesale electricity prices by an average of 24.2% across 19 European countries between 2023 and
EU's AccelerateEU Plan: Experts Urge Shift from Crisis Response to Structural Reform
The European Commission's AccelerateEU plan aims to reduce fossil fuel dependency amid price spikes. Experts warn that without structural re
Ithaca's Abandoned Fish Farms Continue to Pollute the Ionian Sea
A massive plastic fish cage from an abandoned farm recently drifted to the Greek island of Ithaca, endangering navigation. Despite past clea
Santa Marta Conference Aims to Cut Fossil Fuel Lifeline: Subsidies and Petrochemicals in Focus
More than 50 countries gather in Santa Marta to plan a just transition away from fossil fuels. European experts urge governments to end subs
Central Asian Summit Advances Proposal for UN Water Agency Amid Regional Crises
Central Asian leaders are rallying behind a Kazakh proposal to create a UN water agency, launched at the Regional Ecological Summit in Astan
Central Asian Leaders Convene in Astana for First Regional Ecological Summit
The first Regional Ecological Summit opens in Astana, Kazakhstan, bringing together Central Asian leaders to address water scarcity and clim