Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
Spain Unveils Largest-Ever Forest Fire Campaign After Record 2025 Blazes
Spain's government has announced its largest-ever forest fire campaign after record blazes consumed nearly 4,000 sq km in 2025. New helicopt
UN General Assembly Backs Landmark Climate Ruling Despite Petrostates' Opposition
The UN General Assembly voted 141-8 to support a landmark advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice on climate obligations. The
Decomposing Humpback Whale Timmy to Be Towed to Open Sea Off Denmark
The dead humpback whale Timmy, stranded off Denmark's Anholt island, risks exploding due to decomposition gases. Authorities will tow the ca
Naples Region Shaken by 4.4-Magnitude Earthquake; Schools Closed as Precaution
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Campi Flegrei area near Naples at dawn on Thursday. The epicenter was in the Gulf of Pozzuoli at a depth
Christian Groups Urge EU to Tax Fossil Fuel Profits and Accelerate Clean Energy Shift
Over 120 Christian groups from 20 EU countries have signed an appeal demanding a permanent tax on fossil fuel profits. They urge the EU to p
World Bank Economist: Urbanisation Is Essential for Development, Not a Problem
Urbanisation is a driver of economic growth and job creation, not a problem to be managed, says World Bank Senior Economist Mark Roberts at
Portugal Gears Up for Severe Wildfire Season After Winter Storms
Winter storms Leonardo and Kristin felled millions of trees, leaving vast amounts of tinder across Portugal. Authorities are clearing roads,
Well-Managed Solar Farms Could Boost Bumblebee Populations in the UK
A study from Lancaster University finds that solar farms managed for wildflowers could more than double bumblebee numbers in the UK. The res
TotalEnergies-EPH Gas Deal: Flexible Power or Fossil Fuel Lock-In?
TotalEnergies and Czech group EPH have formed a joint venture owning 14 GW of power assets, mostly gas-fired. Critics warn it could deepen E
EU Fertiliser Plan Retains Carbon Border Tax Amid Farmer Cost Concerns
The European Commission has announced a fertiliser plan that keeps the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) intact. Fertiliser producer
Spain Braces for First Heatwave of 2025 as Temperatures Soar to 38°C in May
Spain is set to experience its first heatwave of 2025 this week, with temperatures up to 38°C in southern and inland areas. The early heat f
Pentecost Heatwave to Bring Near-30°C Temperatures Across Germany
After a cool start to May, Germany will see a sharp warm-up from Thursday, with a Pentecost heatwave expected to bring temperatures up to 31