Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Queen Bumblebees Survive Winter Floods by Breathing Underwater
Queen bumblebees can survive underwater for at least a week during winter hibernation. They breathe underwater and use an anaerobic energy s
New European Studies Challenge Assumptions on Wind Turbine Bird Mortality
A 19-month study at Scotland's Aberdeen Bay wind farm recorded zero bird collisions across 2,007 monitored flight paths. Separate German res
Climate Crisis Drives Emperor Penguin and Antarctic Fur Seal to Endangered Status
Emperor penguins face a projected 50% population decline by the 2080s as sea ice breaks up earlier. Antarctic fur seal numbers have dropped
Magellanic Penguins Reveal Global Spread of Replacement PFAS
Researchers fitted Magellanic penguins with silicone leg bands to passively sample environmental pollutants. Over 90% of the bands contained
Urban Projects Test New Planning Models Ahead of World Urban Forum in Cairo
Urban development projects across Europe and beyond are piloting mixed-use, green, and integrated infrastructure models. These initiatives a
Human Composting: Turning Your Body into Soil Gains Ground in Europe
Terramation turns human remains into nutrient-rich soil in about 60 days, producing 90% less CO2 than cremation. A Welsh Druid and anatomist
Middle East Conflict Tests EU's Green Ambitions Amid Energy Price Surge
Soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict are pressuring the EU's climate transition, with Germany and Italy weighing short-term c
Costa Rica Uses Amazon to Bring Sustainable Crops to European Markets
Costa Rica is expanding its agricultural exports to Europe through a partnership with Amazon, targeting consumers in the UK, Spain, and Germ
Rare Footage Reveals Complex Social Cooperation During Sperm Whale Birth
Researchers have documented a rare sperm whale birth, showing multiple females from different family lines working together. The footage rev
Iran's Conflict Leaves Toxic Legacy, Threatening Health and Environment for Decades
The conflict in Iran has caused over 400 incidents of environmental damage, releasing toxic pollutants that threaten agriculture and drinkin
China's Solar Subsidy Cuts Will Raise Panel Prices Across Africa
China is ending VAT rebates on solar panel exports, raising prices for African buyers. Battery storage incentives will also be phased out by
A Suburban Refuge: Inside the Parisian Garden Saving Urban Hedgehogs
Sara Stahl has transformed her garden in Orsay, near Paris, into a hedgehog rescue centre called Les P'tits Kipik. She has cared for more th