Freitag, 22. august 2025
Donnerstag, 21. august 2025
Wildfires devastate nearly 10,000 km2 in 2025 with Spain and Portugal hardest-hit
• 14:36
4 min
Spain's civil-protection chief warned that the fires continue to pose a direct threat to populated areas, while Defence Minister Margarita Robles described "airborne action" as difficult because of thick smoke.
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Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland
• 11:34
6 min
One eight-month-old cub was unable to walk after being tied up for six months, while a five-month-old was “very malnourished".
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Spain's sees worst wildfire season since 1994 with 382,000 hectares burned so far in 2025
• 07:50
5 min
The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) calculate that 380,000 hectares have burned in Spain so far this year, while the fight against the flames continues.
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Mittwoch, 20. august 2025
Crackdown on 'forever chemicals' expands ahead of EU rules overhaul
• 14:10
3 min
As the EU prepares a broader reform of its chemical legislation, the European Chemicals Agency has updated its proposal to restrict “forever chemicals,” adding new sectors to the scope of its planned ban.
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Adaptation efforts like early warnings and preparedness have cut Europe’s flood deaths and losses
• 06:08
5 min
Researchers analysed more than 1,700 floods to untangle the effects of climate change, exposure, and adaptation.
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Dienstag, 19. august 2025
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Samstag, 9. august 2025
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Donnerstag, 7. august 2025
France’s top court strikes down pesticide clause in farming law
• 20:05
3 min
Critics called the decision a win for democracy and the planet. Some lawmakers have already vowed to push for a full repeal in the coming months.
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France is burning. Here are 5 ways wildfires can hurt your health
• 00:17
6 min
Wildfire smoke appears to be more harmful than other types of air pollution when it comes to our health.
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Dienstag, 5. august 2025
Change blows over the Baltic Sea as Poland bets on offshore wind energy
• 13:04
9 min
Poland’s energy transition gains pace as renewables surpass coal and offshore wind becomes a priority.
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Nations meet in Geneva for final push on treaty to curb world’s spiralling plastic pollution crisis
• 00:02
10 min
With plastic production projected to triple by 2060, pressure is mounting to secure a binding agreement that tackles the crisis at its source.
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Montag, 4. august 2025
WATCH: Weekend of wild weather brings rare snowfall to towns in Australia
• 13:52
1 min
As much as 40 centimetres of snow fell in parts of New South Wales over the weekend, the most since the mid-1980s, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein €1 million greenwashing fine
• 11:56
4 min
The decision comes after France fined the retailer €40m in July over fake discounts and misleading environmental claims.
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Atmospheric ozone levels exceed safety threshold in northern Portugal triggering health alert
• 10:48
3 min
When close to the Earth's surface, the gas becomes a pollutant which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable people.
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Firefighters 'exhausted' on the second day of Portugal's state of alert for wildfires
• 10:22
5 min
In Vila Real, where there are several active fires, a man suspected of setting fires was arrested.
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Sonntag, 3. august 2025
Over 100 people treated for nausea and vomiting due to seawater contamination in Portugal's Nazaré
• 17:36
2 min
The beach was closed on Friday but reopened on Saturday night. The water was contaminated by sewage that was discharged due to a "technical fault."
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Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its hidden environmental impact
• 16:36
3 min
Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact. Let's take a look at the fine print.
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Global plastics treaty talks resume in Geneva: Is this the ‘world’s last chance’ to act?
• 08:48
9 min
Campaigners say that industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome.
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Freitag, 1. august 2025
Several beaches in France close after sightings of venomous Portuguese man o'war
• 13:39
4 min
The marine creature Physalia physalis — which resemble jellyfish — washed up along the Atlantic coast and beaches in France's Landes region.
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Trump halts plans to develop new offshore wind projects amid energy policy shift
• 09:35
5 min
Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.
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Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon neutral state
• 07:35
4 min
A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.
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Donnerstag, 31. juli 2025
Portugal’s burned land triples compared to last year amid intensifying wildfires
• 13:05
4 min
By 15 July, more than 3,000 fires had burnt a total of 10,768 hectares in Portugal, three times more than in the same period last year. And these figures still don't include this week's fires.
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Politicians, oil companies and Russia: Who’s fuelling climate disinformation, and why?
• 00:06
8 min
A new report has revealed how political figures, fossil fuel interests and foreign states are shaping climate denial worldwide.
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Mittwoch, 30. juli 2025
The strongest earthquakes ever recorded: Where does Russia's 8.8 magnitude quake rank in history?
• 07:55
7 min
The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced.
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Trump calls wind energy a ‘con job’: Here’s what the data actually says about his tirade on turbines
• 05:01
10 min
US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy during a visit to Scotland, calling turbines ugly, costly, and harmful to wildlife.
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Dienstag, 29. juli 2025
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Sonntag, 27. juli 2025
Freitag, 25. juli 2025
EU regulators give backing to first-of-its-kind inhaler that is more climate-friendly
• 00:50
3 min
Inhalers may be small, but they can make a big impact on the environment.
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Five key takeaways from the ICJ’s historic climate ruling and what comes next
• 00:40
8 min
The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action.
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Donnerstag, 24. juli 2025
Greece braces for 48 hours of extreme heat stress as temperatures soar above 40°C
• 10:22
7 min
The meteorological service announced that Thursday and Friday are the most difficult days due to the heat stress from persistent high temperatures.
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Greek PM unveils national plan to combat worsening water scarcity and climate-driven droughts
• 06:42
4 min
The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity
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Mittwoch, 23. juli 2025
UN's top court says healthy environment is a human right in historic climate ruling
• 14:44
10 min
Experts say the non-binding advisory opinion could mark a turning point in international climate law.
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Barcelona residents fear sea level rise and storms are swallowing their beloved beaches
• 07:23
8 min
Storms and sea level rise are rapidly reshaping Barcelona’s coastline, raising fears about the future of local tourism.
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Dienstag, 22. juli 2025
More than 90% of new renewable energy capacity is now cheaper than fossil fuels, study shows
• 13:51
5 min
The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday.
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Cyprus heatwave alert: Temperatures forecast to soar to 41°C amid extreme weather warning
• 10:52
3 min
The heatwave is expected to subside from Friday onwards.
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‘A defining moment’: UN court to deliver historic ruling on countries’ climate obligations
• 07:26
9 min
The case has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations pushing for a more robust legal framework for climate action.
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Montag, 21. juli 2025
UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water
• 15:32
3 min
Britain's Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent "abuses of the past."
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Portugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development
• 10:14
7 min
Portugal has pledged stricter public access rules for a popular 45-kilometre stretch of its coastline amid concerns over rising housing prices and restricted beach access due to luxury resorts.
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Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early
• 09:21
8 min
Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications
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Sonntag, 20. juli 2025
Samstag, 19. juli 2025
Freitag, 18. juli 2025
Brazil passes controversial 'devastation bill' that weakens environmental regulations
• 11:55
4 min
Critics have called it "by far the worst piece of legislation” ever from an environmental standpoint.
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Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg as 2025 shapes up to be an 'extreme' year
• 06:38
12 min
A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn.
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Donnerstag, 17. juli 2025
EU Ombudsman to investigate if Commission at fault in handling of polluting Italian steel mill
• 14:04
6 min
It follows a complaint from local campaigners, accusing the Commission of indifference to the plight of Taranto residents and the environment.
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Greenpeace protests fossil fuel investment in Greece urging an end to new gas projects
• 11:28
8 min
Greenpeace said it wanted to highlight the country's unnecessary and wasteful investments in fossil gas.
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Sea temperature in Portugal's Algarve reaches record highs as 'marine heatwave' hits
• 00:00
2 min
Temperatures in the Algarve between June and July were on average 25.1°C, according to the Portuguese Maritime Authority.
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Mittwoch, 16. juli 2025
FIFA urged to rethink the World Cup calendar as summer heat becomes increasingly dangerous
• 13:42
10 min
Scientists warn extreme heat could endanger players and fans at the 2026 World Cup without major schedule changes.
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Athens' reservoirs approach historic lows as water supplies face intense pressure, study shows
• 10:10
18 min
The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity.
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Dienstag, 15. juli 2025
