Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
France's Record May Heat Tests Climate Readiness as Heat Dome Settles Over Europe
France logged its highest May temperature on record, with 37.1°C near Biarritz. A powerful heat dome is expected to keep temperatures high a
Late May Heat Dome Pushes Western Europe to Record Temperatures
A late May heat dome has sent temperatures soaring 11°C above seasonal norms across France, the UK, and Spain. Officials warn of increased h
Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioning: Which Cools Better for Europe's Climate?
Air-to-air heat pumps can cool homes like AC units but with lower emissions. They are gaining sales across Europe, yet passive cooling metho
IPCC Scientist: Europe Must End Fossil Fuel Dependence to Halt Warming
Hungarian IPCC vice-chair Diána Ürge-Vorsatz says Europe's pattern of temporary crisis measures deepens fossil fuel reliance. She warns Buda
Latin America Pushes for New Housing Finance and Climate Resilience at WUF13
Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador urged new housing finance models at WUF13. Leaders stressed climate-resilient cities and private investment. M
Tokyo Governor Calls for Global City Cooperation on Green Hydrogen in Astana Visit
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike promoted cross-border collaboration on green hydrogen technology during visits to Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Asta
Heat Dome Explained: Why Europe Is Baking Under Record May Temperatures
A powerful heat dome has settled over Western and Central Europe, driving temperatures 12–16°C above normal. The phenomenon, once rare in Ma
Spain Unveils €9 Billion Climate Social Plan for Energy Transition
Spain has unveiled a €9 billion climate social plan aimed at the energy transition. The initiative focuses on decent, efficient housing and
Climate Change and Urban Sprawl Drive Venomous Snakes Toward European Cities
Deadly snakes such as African spitting cobras and European vipers may shift habitats due to climate change and human encroachment. The study
Europe's Largest Underground Water Reserve Under Threat from Pollution
The aquifer beneath the Upper Rhine Valley holds 150 billion cubic metres of water, three times the volume of Lake Constance. A cross-border
Spanish Botanist Transforms City Walls into Thriving Green Ecosystems
A Spanish botanist is turning city walls into living ecosystems, using native plants to create vertical gardens. The project aims to enhance
Vertical Gardens: Europe's Practical Weapon Against Urban Heat
Vertical gardens can significantly lower building surface temperatures and improve thermal comfort in dense urban areas. Spanish botanist Ig