Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
How to Turn Your European Garden into a Wildlife Haven During Heatwaves
European gardens are losing green space to paving, but native trees and uncut lawns can boost biodiversity. Simple additions like water feat
Fontainebleau Forest Fire Rages On as 850 Firefighters Battle Blaze Near Paris
A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest has scorched nearly 1,500 hectares, with a second blaze adding 300–400 hectares. Over 850 firefighter
EU Energy Ministers Sign Landmark Deal to Triple Storage Capacity by 2030
EU energy ministers signed a tripartite agreement on 26 June to boost storage capacity from 55 GW to 200 GW by 2030. 22 member states pledge
Turkish Court Blocks Major Coal Plant Expansion, Yet Phaseout Plan Remains Elusive
A Turkish court has revoked the environmental permit for expanding the Afşin-Elbistan coal plant, citing unacceptable risks. Activists celeb
Solar Power Hits Record 25% of EU Electricity in June, Led by Germany, Spain, Poland
Solar power supplied a record 25% of the EU's electricity in June 2026, generating 52 TWh. Germany, Spain, and Poland drove the growth, with
Sánchez Calls for Better Prevention After Deadly Wildfire in Almería
A wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, has killed 13 people and burned nearly 7,000 hectares. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visited the area and c
France Shuts Three Nuclear Reactors as Heatwave Strains Cooling Regulations
EDF has taken three nuclear reactors offline and warned seven others may need to reduce power to avoid discharging overheated water into riv
Drone Footage Reveals Devastation of Deadly Wildfire in Southern Spain
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people and burned approximately 7,000 hectares. Drone footage captures the scale of dest
EU Shark Fin Exports Drop 15% as Brussels Considers Total Ban
EU shark fin exports dropped 15% from 2024 to 2025, with nearly 3,000 tonnes sold abroad. Spain is the largest exporter, sending most fins t
June Heatwaves Linked to Over 10,000 Excess Deaths Across Europe
Over 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the June heatwaves, with more than 9,000 among people aged 65 and older. Scient
Cruise Ships Enjoy Tax Breaks Despite Pollution and Overtourism, Study Finds
A Transport & Environment study shows cruise passengers are taxed 40% less than hotel guests in France, Italy, and Spain. The NGO calls for
Europe's Clean Energy Surplus: Why Storage Lags and What the EU Plans to Do
Europe generates record renewable electricity but lacks storage capacity to use it when demand peaks. EU ministers have signed a voluntary a