Venerdì 22 agosto 2025
Giovedì 21 agosto 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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Mercoledì 20 agosto 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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Martedì 19 agosto 2025
Domenica 17 agosto 2025
Sabato 16 agosto 2025
Venerdì 15 agosto 2025
Giovedì 14 agosto 2025
Mercoledì 13 agosto 2025
Martedì 12 agosto 2025
Lunedì 11 agosto 2025
Sabato 9 agosto 2025
Venerdì 8 agosto 2025
Giovedì 7 agosto 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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Martedì 5 agosto 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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Lunedì 4 agosto 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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Domenica 3 agosto 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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Venerdì 1 agosto 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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Giovedì 31 luglio 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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Mercoledì 30 luglio 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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Martedì 29 luglio 2025
Lunedì 28 luglio 2025
Domenica 27 luglio 2025
Venerdì 25 luglio 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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Giovedì 24 luglio 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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Mercoledì 23 luglio 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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Martedì 22 luglio 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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Lunedì 21 luglio 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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Domenica 20 luglio 2025
Sabato 19 luglio 2025
Venerdì 18 luglio 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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Giovedì 17 luglio 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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Mercoledì 16 luglio 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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Martedì 15 luglio 2025
