Today
Marmolada, shrinking ice and weaker permafrost: 'Dolomites under strain'
• 5:24 PM
4 min
Marmolada glacier in retreat, permafrost deteriorating and high-altitude water dwindling: Legambiente warns of a crisis in the Venetian Dolomites
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Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain
• 3:46 AM
2 min
Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making sl
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Yesterday
Heatwave in France: 2026 sets record for rockfalls in the Alps
• 6:10 PM
2 min
The summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented wave of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont Blanc, driven by extreme heat and thawing permafrost.
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Champagne harvest: why picking begins as early as mid-August
• 10:04 AM
5 min
In Champagne, the grape harvest began as early as mid-August, unprecedented for some growers, after heat and drought sped up ripening and forced them to change their methods.
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Wednesday, august 19, 2026
Tuesday, august 18, 2026
Record-breaking investment in renewables could cement Canada as new clean energy superpower
• 2:03 PM
4 min
The slated green energy plans could light, heat and cool all the homes in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver combined.
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Rhine drought, heatwaves and deaths: Is it time for Germany to enshrine climate protection in law?
• 9:13 AM
5 min
Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.
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Basic tips on what to do in an earthquake
• 12:26 AM
4 min
Granada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan: in recent weeks earthquakes have hit many regions. The Andalusian Seismic Institute shares essential safety advice.
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Monday, august 17, 2026
'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling
• 2:43 PM
5 min
A Welsh hillside scorched by wildfire has been used as the canvas for a new piece of art.
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3,700 years young: Portugal is home to hundreds of ancient olive trees that outlive many generations
• 5:33 AM
6 min
How Portugal's University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro works out the age of hundreds of ancient olive trees.
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Sunday, august 16, 2026
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Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as Gulf oil spills spread
• 9:36 AM
6 min
Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kil
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Athens' former airport is transforming into one of Europe's largest urban green spaces
• 6:21 AM
12 min
Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.
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'In our country, abandonment is normalised': Why Portugal's pet protection laws are failing
• 5:59 AM
20 min
One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.
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‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days
• 5:01 AM
4 min
A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.
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Thursday, august 13, 2026
Wednesday, august 12, 2026
Who will miss the 12 August eclipse: geography, clouds or work
• 4:28 PM
8 min
As the country prepares for its first total eclipse since 1912, many people will miss the experience: because of where they live, the weather, work shifts or simply to protect their eyesight.
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Heatwave and jellyfish: a fifth of French nuclear capacity offline
• 2:12 PM
3 min
France generates around 70% of its electricity from nuclear power. This year output was disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts.
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What time will the solar eclipse be visible in my city in Spain on 12 August?
• 2:00 PM
8 min
The total solar eclipse will cross Spain this Wednesday at sunset, peaking around 8.30 pm. See when it will be visible in each city, where it is total, and its peak in Madrid and Barcelona.
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A solar eclipse followed by a meteor shower: Portugal prepares for two rare celestial events
• 5:06 AM
22 min
In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene.
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Tuesday, august 11, 2026
Solar eclipse: protective glasses in short supply across France
• 5:03 PM
4 min
On Wednesday 12 August, a solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Europe. The much-anticipated event means shops selling protective glasses are being overrun.
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Jellyfish force shutdown of three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant
• 2:40 PM
3 min
Experts say overfishing, plastic pollution and warming seas due to climate change have created conditions allowing jellyfish to thrive and reproduce.
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Power downs and free energy: How Europe is preparing for a dip in solar during the eclipse
• 2:01 PM
6 min
While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache.
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Coral trafficking ring exposed on Aegean island: What is red coral used for and how big is the threat?
• 5:03 AM
13 min
The 'red gold' of the Mediterranean is being wiped out by smugglers: Arrest on Skopelos sounds alarm over high prices and poor protections.
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A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle: Iceland prepares for total solar eclipse
• 2:31 AM
2 min
Iceland is preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, with thousands of visitors expected to head to the country's western regions.
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Monday, august 10, 2026
Solar power output set to fall during eclipse
• 2:38 PM
3 min
Portugal's grid operator REN estimates that solar power generation on Wednesday will fall by about 45% during the eclipse compared with usual levels for that time of day.
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Water levels across the Balkans have fallen to record lows
• 11:45 AM
1 min
Record-low water levels are disrupting navigation on Croatia’s Danube and Drava rivers.
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Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans
• 5:22 AM
3 min
A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.
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A unique ninety seconds in the 21st century: Spain prepares for historic eclipse trio
• 3:56 AM
9 min
Up to 12 Spanish regions will witness an astronomical event not seen on the peninsula for more than a century, bringing a major economic boost to lesser-visited places.
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Saturday, august 8, 2026
Friday, august 7, 2026
How heatwaves are reshaping Switzerland's glaciers
• 8:31 PM
3 min
Switzerland's Rhône Glacier has lost more than four metres of ice in just one month after two periods of extreme heat in June and July. According to GLAMOS, the glacier has been melting at an average rate of around 10 centimetres a day, with low winter sn
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From the Hundred Horse Chestnut to the ancient olive tree: where to see Italy's oldest trees
• 2:45 PM
6 min
The ministry has updated the list of monumental trees, adding 82 new specimens: a journey among Italy's oldest green giants, where nature, history and legend meet.
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The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable to science
• 5:05 AM
5 min
The black pine jewel beetle is drawn to forest fires. This seeming paradox actually aids woodland recovery and inspires new early wildfire detection tech.
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How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants
• 5:02 AM
5 min
Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.
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Thursday, august 6, 2026
Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung
• 8:24 PM
2 min
The growing number of specimens along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up guidance on how to respond to stings.
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Alsace farmers turn to pulses to cope with drought
• 5:06 PM
2 min
Four farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace", a bet on the future as droughts multiply across Europe.
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Wednesday, august 5, 2026
First tiger released into the wild in Kazakhstan 70 years after Turan tiger extinction
• 3:00 PM
8 min
More than 70 years after tigers disappeared from Kazakhstan, a female Amur tiger named Umit has been released into the wild. The release is part of a programme to restore the species to its historic range in Central Asia.
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Solar power was Portugal's main source of electricity in July – a first for the country
• 11:52 AM
2 min
Last month, renewable sources accounted for 53% of consumption, with solar providing 19% of that energy, followed by hydro, wind and biomass.
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Greenpeace warns: sea advances, Portuguese coast at risk
• 9:41 AM
10 min
In a recent report, Greenpeace warns Portugal of looming risks from climate change and decades of coastal urban pressure, with 40% of beaches at risk of vanishing.
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Fire tornadoes have reached Europe: What makes them so dangerous?
• 8:26 AM
4 min
Fire tornadoes can rapidly change fire behaviour and make firefighting more dangerous.
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‘An underused tool’: How regenerative farmers are shielding Spanish land from wildfires
• 5:03 AM
25 min
Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.
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Tuesday, august 4, 2026
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Europe wants to be a strong partner of the US in the Moon race, ESA astronaut says
• 4:31 PM
6 min
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit.
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Southern Europe is dealing with fewer blazes but ‘greater’ wildfire risk. Is there a solution?
• 3:00 PM
6 min
A major new study warns that Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece are experiencing more ‘fire-promoting’ weather.
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Wednesday, july 29, 2026
Tuesday, july 28, 2026
Germany is a leader in renewables, so why does it have one of the highest EU electricity prices?
• 1:22 PM
8 min
Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels.
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Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain
• 6:45 AM
1 min
Critically endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild in Catalonia as part of an international conservation effort.
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Monday, july 27, 2026
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Friday, july 24, 2026
Wildfires up 57% in Europe in just four years, WHO warns
• 6:01 PM
5 min
As wildfires rage across parts of Europe, the WHO has warned of a sharp rise in wildfires across the region and their growing toll on human health.
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‘Less than a minute of your time’: Driving the speed limit could save you money and cut emissions
• 6:01 AM
5 min
A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute.
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Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good?
• 5:00 AM
6 min
Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?
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‘Major victory’: Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in everyday products ahead of EU
• 12:13 AM
5 min
Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit?
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Wednesday, july 22, 2026
'It will get worse': World’s second-coldest capital faces record heat
• 9:57 AM
10 min
Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia.
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Amazon forest fires fell to all-time low in 2025 but could a super El Niño halt progress?
• 5:00 AM
7 min
"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".
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Tuesday, july 21, 2026
Emergency farm law adopted: conditional return of two pesticides
• 6:39 PM
2 min
The law confirms that, by way of exemption, permission may be granted to use two controversial pesticides: acetamiprid, harmful to pollinators, and flupyradifurone, likely to be sold as treated seeds.
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Invasive snakes at German rubbish tip: green-yellow western whip snake hunted
• 11:43 AM
11 min
From a landfill in Germany’s Western Palatinate, the green-yellow whip snake is spreading. Reptile expert Hubert Laufer has already caught over 300 of this invasive species and tells Euronews why he keeps hunting them.
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Monday, july 20, 2026
