Today
Several beaches in France close after sightings of venomous Portuguese man o'war
• 1:39 PM
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
• 9:35 AM
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
• 7:35 AM
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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Yesterday
Portugal’s burned land triples compared to last year amid intensifying wildfires
• 1:05 PM
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?
• 12:06 AM
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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Wednesday, july 30, 2025
The strongest earthquakes ever recorded: Where does Russia's 8.8 magnitude quake rank in history?
• 7:55 AM
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
• 5:01 AM
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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Tuesday, july 29, 2025
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EU regulators give backing to first-of-its-kind inhaler that is more climate-friendly
• 12:50 AM
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
• 12:40 AM
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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Thursday, july 24, 2025
Greece braces for 48 hours of extreme heat stress as temperatures soar above 40°C
• 10:22 AM
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
• 6:42 AM
4 min
The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity
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Wednesday, july 23, 2025
UN's top court says healthy environment is a human right in historic climate ruling
• 2:44 PM
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
• 7:23 AM
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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Tuesday, july 22, 2025
More than 90% of new renewable energy capacity is now cheaper than fossil fuels, study shows
• 1:51 PM
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 AM
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
• 7:26 AM
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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Monday, july 21, 2025
UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water
• 3:32 PM
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 AM
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
• 9:21 AM
8 min
Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications
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Sunday, july 20, 2025
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Brazil passes controversial 'devastation bill' that weakens environmental regulations
• 11:55 AM
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
• 6:38 AM
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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Thursday, july 17, 2025
EU Ombudsman to investigate if Commission at fault in handling of polluting Italian steel mill
• 2:04 PM
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 AM
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
• 12:00 AM
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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Wednesday, july 16, 2025
FIFA urged to rethink the World Cup calendar as summer heat becomes increasingly dangerous
• 1:42 PM
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 AM
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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Tuesday, july 15, 2025
Two men who felled iconic Sycamore Gap tree on UK's Roman Wall jailed for four years
• 6:49 PM
10 min
Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specialising in tree law, said it was the first time in the UK that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree.
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Trump administration backs out of plan to publish climate reports on NASA website
• 7:20 AM
4 min
The reversal leaves critical climate data harder to access as extreme weather intensifies across the US.
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Yes, Italy is still part of the Paris Climate Agreement
• 5:46 AM
6 min
A viral post online alleges that Italy has withdrawn from the accord, but there is no evidence to support this claim.
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Saturday, july 12, 2025
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In legal first, court rules Spain pig farm megapollution breached residents’ human rights
• 4:32 PM
6 min
The community looks forward to its reservoir becoming ‘a place of life again’, where residents can walk, swim and drink without fear.
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How a small Texas town prepared for the worst and saved every resident in the deadly floods
• 1:59 PM
6 min
The town of Comfort installed flood sirens after past disasters. In July, they helped every resident survive.
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‘Crimes against nature and people’: How a global crackdown in the Amazon unfolded
• 10:07 AM
6 min
Amazon Basin countries and the UAE joined forces to target illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging and fuel smuggling.
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Thursday, july 10, 2025
EU ministers invited to test for toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
• 2:23 PM
5 min
PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans - including children, pregnant women, and adolescents.
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‘Europe is becoming a solar powerhouse’: Solar tops EU electricity as coal sinks to new low
• 4:02 AM
6 min
The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.
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Wednesday, july 9, 2025
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Brussels raises consumer concerns with plans to ease rules for chemical sector
• 3:44 PM
5 min
The European Commission unveiled yet another simplification package on Tuesday, this time targeting chemicals, promising savings for industry - but raising concerns for consumer protection.
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'We have to think bigger': Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites face severe water risk
• 6:14 AM
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UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Taj Mahal and Acropolis, are increasingly under threat from severe water hazards, a new report reveals.
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Dairy cows in distress: New study shows extreme heat is shrinking milk production
• 12:58 AM
6 min
A new study reveals extreme heat slashes dairy yields, and even high-tech cooling can’t fully fix the problem.
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Monday, july 7, 2025
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Major milestone for Polish energy as renewables generated more electricity than coal for first month
• 3:24 PM
5 min
Although coal consumption has dropped, oil and gas use has risen and Poland remains the world's fourth highest emitting economy.
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Latin America’s top human rights court says countries have a duty to act on climate change
• 7:08 AM
8 min
In a landmark advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that governments have a legal obligation to tackle climate change.
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Thursday, july 3, 2025
France and Spain join global push to tax private jets and premium flights for climate funding
• 1:45 PM
5 min
The initiative aims to raise billions for climate action and sustainable development by making frequent, high-emitting air travel pay its fair share.
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Deposit, drink, return: Lisbon is the first European capital with a citywide reusable cup scheme
• 8:05 AM
6 min
The system could remove thousands of discarded cups from Lisbon's public spaces every night.
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Wednesday, july 2, 2025
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France, Germany, Luxembourg: Where do people experience the worst noise pollution in Europe?
• 1:59 PM
4 min
Only three countries are estimated to have less than 10 per cent of their populations exposed to harmful noise levels.
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Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga
• 12:00 AM
15 min
Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.
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Monday, june 23, 2025
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Safe summer swimming: Europeans can confidently bathe in the majority of EU's waters, report says
• 2:14 PM
7 min
Some 95 per cent of coastal waters in Greece and Cyprus are safe for swimming, a new report has found.
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Commission moves to withdraw greenwashing proposal in another blow to Green Deal
• 1:53 PM
3 min
In a surprise decision, the European Commission has announced it's withdrawing another key component of the once-flagship Green Deal policy, despite the legislation being close to final approval.
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Coldplay to re-issue albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles
• 10:37 AM
9 min
Coldplay will re-issue nine of their previous albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent compared with traditional vinyl production.
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More trees, more tools: Uzbekistan steps up on Aral Sea recovery and support for green business
• 9:57 AM
8 min
With representatives from over 30 countries and 20 international organisations, the Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 served as a platform showcasing technologies and setting new policy directions.
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