Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Spain's Live Wildlife Cams Offer a New Digital Window on Nature
Live webcams in Spanish national parks are attracting a growing audience. Originally designed for research and education, they now offer a u
Spain's Nature Webcams: A Digital Window on Wildlife
Nature webcams in Spain have evolved from scientific tools into a popular form of digital leisure. High-definition streams let viewers obser
Swedish Football Fans Urinate for Fertiliser Independence
Starting 24 May, Malmö FF supporters will collect 1,000 litres of urine at Eleda Stadion. The project aims to replace up to 30% of Sweden's
Pope Leo XIV Visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' to Address Environmental Crisis
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Acerra, Campania, to meet residents of the Terra dei Fuochi, a region scarred by illegal waste dumping. He urged a
Portugal Braces for Unseasonal Heat, Rain, and Saharan Dust This Weekend
Temperatures in mainland Portugal could reach 39°C this weekend, well above the seasonal average. A tropical air mass is also bringing Sahar
Climate Change and Habitat Loss Amplify Hantavirus Risks in Europe
Hantavirus has circulated in Europe since at least 1934, but climate change and habitat destruction are raising spillover risks. The recent
WUF13 in Baku Concludes with Urgent Call for Global Urban Action
The 13th World Urban Forum in Baku drew a record 57,000 participants from 176 countries. The final Baku Call to Action emphasized housing as
Fungi That Suck Carbon and Forever Chemical Bans: Europe's Environmental Wins in 2026
A fungus that sucks carbon from the air and a European crackdown on forever chemicals are among the year's most promising environmental stor
Spring Heat Surge Tests Europe's Readiness as Temperatures Soar to 38°C
Spain's AEMET forecasts 38°C in the Guadalquivir and Guadiana valleys this weekend. The UK Met Office predicts up to 33°C on Monday, potenti
EU Green Economy Doubles Output as Solar Surges and Waste Management Leads Profits
EU countries doubled their green-economy output in less than 10 years, reaching €1.33 billion in 2023. Solar energy grew from 1% to 23% of r
Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder and Global Sustainability Advocate, Dies at 76
Carlo Petrini, the visionary founder of Slow Food and Terra Madre, died at his home in Bra, Italy, at 76. His work linked gastronomy with ec
London's Natural History Museum Dives Into Jurassic Oceans and Climate Lessons
London's Natural History Museum opens 'Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep,' featuring plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs. The exhibition uses f