Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
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
Iranian Exile Kaveh Madani Awarded Stockholm Water Prize for ‘Water Bankruptcy’ Concept
Kaveh Madani, once branded a 'water terrorist' in Iran, has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. He coined the term 'water bankruptcy' to
Europe's Eel Trafficking Networks Face Global Crackdown as DNA Tech Aids Enforcement
The European eel population has declined by over 90% since the 1980s, fueling a lucrative black market. Organised crime networks smuggle liv
Top European Chefs Boycott Endangered Eel as EU Policy Lags Behind Science
A coalition of Michelin-starred chefs is leading a campaign to stop serving European eel, a critically endangered species. Despite scientifi
Why European cities are switching streetlights to red
European cities are replacing white streetlights with red LEDs to protect nocturnal wildlife, especially bats. Research shows red light has
Amsterdam Bans Fossil Fuel and Meat Ads in Public Spaces
Amsterdam has banned fossil fuel and meat advertisements in public spaces and on public transport. The measure targets air travel, cruises,
Europe Confronts the Enduring Threat of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' are linked to serious health risks including cancer and reduced fertility. The EU is advancing some of the wor
Europe's PFAS Phase-Out Faces Uneven Path as Industry Seeks Alternatives
Researchers have catalogued over 500 potential substitutes for PFAS, but critical gaps remain in medical devices and digital components. Com
ECHA Expands PFAS Ban Proposal to Include Military, Medical and Industrial Sectors
The European Chemicals Agency has expanded its proposal to restrict PFAS, adding military, medical and industrial applications to the scope.
Colombian Inventor Turns Air Pollution into Biodegradable Raw Materials
Mariana Pérez's Ecol-Air system mimics human lungs to capture CO₂, NO₂, and SO₂. The technology converts these pollutants into biodegradable
UK overtakes Germany as Europe's largest EV market amid discount-driven sales
The UK overtook Germany as Europe's largest electric vehicle market in 2024, with BEV sales up 21.4%. However, record sales were driven by h
UN Climate Chief Warns COP29 Finance Deal at Risk as EU Adjusts Position on China
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that political brinksmanship threatens to collapse negotiations for a new global climate finance goal a