Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Crete's Lasithi Plateau deluged by 440mm of rain in two days
An 80-year-old farmer has died and eight park workers are stranded in Samaria Gorge after five days of torrential rain on Crete. The Lasithi
Underwater umbrellas offer temporary shade for heat-stressed corals
Floating shades helped some corals regain color during a marine heatwave in Florida. Researchers say shading is a temporary tool, not a cure
Ghent's canals turn green as duckweed thrives after record summer
A thick layer of duckweed has blanketed Ghent's canals, forcing tour boats to slow down and raising climate alarms. The record-hot summer cr
Catalonia floods: two dead, one missing as storms batter region
Two people have died and another is missing after torrential rain caused widespread flooding in Catalonia. Emergency services have handled m
Catalonia floods kill two as storms batter Barcelona and Biscay
Two people have died and another is missing after torrential rain and flooding hit Catalonia. Barcelona saw its wettest day in at least 20 y
Eight EU cities vie for 2028 green capital and leaf titles
Eight European cities have been shortlisted for the EU's 2028 green awards. Three Spanish cities are among the finalists. Winners will be an
Spain floods kill 102-year-old woman as storms sweep the country
A 102-year-old woman died in Madrigueras, Albacete, after flash floods dumped 142 l/m² of rain. Around 90 people were rescued. More storms a
Bushcraft Bus: Reconnecting Britons with nature and resilience
The Bushcraft Bus offers foraging walks, fire-making workshops, and woodland dinners across southern England. Co-founders Jim Todd and Tom Y
Spain's Ecoalf turns ocean plastic into fashion, but can it scale?
Ecoalf has recovered over 2,000 tonnes of marine waste since 2015, turning plastic bottles into yarn. The Madrid-based brand aims to prove c
Warm October in Europe: What It Really Means for Winter
October has brought unusually mild temperatures to parts of Europe, reviving an old saying that a warm autumn foretells a bitter winter. His
Italy's Canadair fleet returns to Rome after record European fire season
Italy's Canadair amphibious fleet has returned to a base near Rome for winter maintenance after a record European fire season. Western Europ
Crete Braces for Fresh Downpours as Mylopotamos Declared Emergency Zone
A new severe weather warning has been issued for Crete, with intense rain expected from Friday afternoon. The municipality of Mylopotamos is