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EU biofuel projects in the ‘breadbasket of Congo’ could threaten food security, investigation finds

The company claims it is using ‘degraded lands’, but Congo is in dire need of more homegrown food according to the UN.

Brazil passes controversial 'devastation bill' that weakens environmental regulations

Critics have called it "by far the worst piece of legislation” ever from an environmental standpoint.

Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg as 2025 shapes up to be an 'extreme' year

A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn.

Torsdag 17 juli 2025

EU Ombudsman to investigate if Commission at fault in handling of polluting Italian steel mill

It follows a complaint from local campaigners, accusing the Commission of indifference to the plight of Taranto residents and the environment.

Greenpeace protests fossil fuel investment in Greece urging an end to new gas projects

Greenpeace said it wanted to highlight the country's unnecessary and wasteful investments in fossil gas.

Sea temperature in Portugal's Algarve reaches record highs as 'marine heatwave' hits

Temperatures in the Algarve between June and July were on average 25.1°C, according to the Portuguese Maritime Authority.

Onsdag 16 juli 2025

FIFA urged to rethink the World Cup calendar as summer heat becomes increasingly dangerous

Scientists warn extreme heat could endanger players and fans at the 2026 World Cup without major schedule changes.

Athens' reservoirs approach historic lows as water supplies face intense pressure, study shows

The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity.

Tisdag 15 juli 2025

Two men who felled iconic Sycamore Gap tree on UK's Roman Wall jailed for four years

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.

Trump administration backs out of plan to publish climate reports on NASA website

The reversal leaves critical climate data harder to access as extreme weather intensifies across the US.

Yes, Italy is still part of the Paris Climate Agreement

A viral post online alleges that Italy has withdrawn from the accord, but there is no evidence to support this claim.

Lördag 12 juli 2025

Raccoons may look cute, but scientists warn they’re causing ecological havoc in Germany

Raccoons join hornets, ibis and some kinds of algae as invasive species putting Europe’s biodiversity at risk.

Fredag 11 juli 2025

In legal first, court rules Spain pig farm megapollution breached residents’ human rights

The community looks forward to its reservoir becoming ‘a place of life again’, where residents can walk, swim and drink without fear.

How a small Texas town prepared for the worst and saved every resident in the deadly floods

The town of Comfort installed flood sirens after past disasters. In July, they helped every resident survive.

‘Crimes against nature and people’: How a global crackdown in the Amazon unfolded

Amazon Basin countries and the UAE joined forces to target illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging and fuel smuggling.

Torsdag 10 juli 2025

EU ministers invited to test for toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans - including children, pregnant women, and adolescents.

‘Europe is becoming a solar powerhouse’: Solar tops EU electricity as coal sinks to new low

The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.

Onsdag 9 juli 2025

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first ‘green Mass’ after calling out greed that fuels climate injustice

Pope Leo XIV is also enacting a plan to build a solar farm that would make Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

Tisdag 8 juli 2025

Brussels raises consumer concerns with plans to ease rules for chemical sector

The European Commission unveiled yet another simplification package on Tuesday, this time targeting chemicals, promising savings for industry - but raising concerns for consumer protection.

'We have to think bigger': Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites face severe water risk

UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Taj Mahal and Acropolis, are increasingly under threat from severe water hazards, a new report reveals.

Dairy cows in distress: New study shows extreme heat is shrinking milk production

A new study reveals extreme heat slashes dairy yields, and even high-tech cooling can’t fully fix the problem.

Måndag 7 juli 2025

‘A 100-year flood’: How climate change made the Texas flood disaster more likely

Deadly floods have devastated Texas. Experts say climate change is making disasters like these harder to predict.

Fredag 4 juli 2025

Major milestone for Polish energy as renewables generated more electricity than coal for first month

Although coal consumption has dropped, oil and gas use has risen and Poland remains the world's fourth highest emitting economy.

Latin America’s top human rights court says countries have a duty to act on climate change

In a landmark advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that governments have a legal obligation to tackle climate change.

Torsdag 3 juli 2025

France and Spain join global push to tax private jets and premium flights for climate funding

The initiative aims to raise billions for climate action and sustainable development by making frequent, high-emitting air travel pay its fair share.

Deposit, drink, return: Lisbon is the first European capital with a citywide reusable cup scheme

The system could remove thousands of discarded cups from Lisbon's public spaces every night.

Tisdag 1 juli 2025

People in Romania's southwest struggle to access water as one third of country faces drought

Romania's southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.

Söndag 29 juni 2025

Sunken warships from WWI and WWII are ticking pollution time bombs at the bottom of our oceans

As rusting war-era ships decay on the seafloor, their toxic cargoes pose an urgent but often overlooked environmental risk.

Fredag 27 juni 2025

Delay to EU's 2040 climate goals 'a mistake,' European Commission's Ribera answers Macron

European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera was quizzed on Euronews' Europe Today morning show and asked for reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron's call to delay the Commission's 2040 climate targets.

Tisdag 24 juni 2025

France, Germany, Luxembourg: Where do people experience the worst noise pollution in Europe?

Only three countries are estimated to have less than 10 per cent of their populations exposed to harmful noise levels.

Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

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.

Måndag 23 juni 2025

From pipelines to pistachios: Shared climate solutions take root at Eco Expo Central Asia

As climate pressures mount, Eco Expo Central Asia highlighted a shift from pledges to partnerships, with countries across the region aligning on green action.

Fredag 20 juni 2025

Safe summer swimming: Europeans can confidently bathe in the majority of EU's waters, report says

Some 95 per cent of coastal waters in Greece and Cyprus are safe for swimming, a new report has found.

Commission moves to withdraw greenwashing proposal in another blow to Green Deal

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.

Coldplay to re-issue albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles

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.

More trees, more tools: Uzbekistan steps up on Aral Sea recovery and support for green business

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.

Torsdag 19 juni 2025

Carbon emissions on track to make crossing 1.5C threshold inevitable by 2028, scientists warn

The rate of human-caused warming per decade has increased to nearly 0.27 degrees Celsius, painting 'a depressing picture'.

Greenpeace warns of potential environmental disaster as oil tankers collide near Strait of Hormuz

Greenpeace said it had reviewed satellite imagery that showed a plume of oil stretching up to about 1,500 hectares from the crash site.

Onsdag 18 juni 2025

Could month-long heatwaves and 40°C temperatures become the UK’s new normal under climate change?

Many parts of England are expecting their first heatwave of the year this week, as the Met Office warns that hotter summers are on the way.

Swimming in Spree River? Berliners rally to reclaim water access after 100-year ban

Berliners want to lift a 100-year Spree River swimming ban, citing improved water quality and rising urban heat.

Tisdag 17 juni 2025

Banks backtracked on climate pledges last year, handing €750bn to fossil fuel firms

In total, banks have financed fossil fuels to the tune of €6.9 trillion since the Paris Agreement was signed.

Fredag 13 juni 2025

Inside the first-of-its-kind mission to collect data on dangerous hailstones in the US

Given funding cuts to climate science in the US, it could also be the last time a hail project like this can be done for several years.

World lagging behind on goal to protect 30% of ocean by 2030: Here’s what’s needed

A slew of commitments have been made at the UN Ocean Conference this week, with many governments using the opportunity to unveil new MPAs on the international stage.

Torsdag 12 juni 2025

Trump says power plants don't add to air pollution. Climate scientists say it’s 'nonsensical'

More than a dozen climate scientists said the Trump administration’s assertions were factually incorrect.

Environmental lawyers ‘heartened’ by another EU Court ruling backing bans on bottom trawling

Experts say the ruling is likely to have a positive impact on other legal cases on bottom trawling happening across the EU.

Onsdag 11 juni 2025

Guterres urges countries to join ocean pact before point of no return, warns against science deniers

Following 18 new ratifications on Monday, UN chief Guterres said on Tuesday the High Seas Treaty is "within sight" of taking effect. He warned of a 'hard battle' against 'greed', which denies science to oppose the pact.

Nearly 100 countries call for ambitious global treaty to end plastic pollution at UN ocean summit

Countries have shown a united front for ambition after talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty collapsed last year.

Tisdag 10 juni 2025

From renewables to fossil fuels in Europe: How does your country generate electricity?

Nuclear and coal power in the EU have decreased significantly over the last 20 years, with nuclear dropping to 23% and coal to 12%, while renewables have risen.

‘A key opportunity’: Brazil and France urge nations to boost ocean climate action ahead of COP30

Brazil explicitly included ocean-based actions for the first time in its most recently submitted national climate plan.

Måndag 9 juni 2025

Macron says High Seas Treaty could take effect from January after surge in support at ocean summit

The High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023, would allow countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters.

‘A golden opportunity’: UK unveils plan to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas

It comes as pressure ramps up at UNOC in Nice, including with a satirical film featuring Stephen Fry and Theo James.

Söndag 8 juni 2025

What is UNOC? World leaders gather in Nice to confront ocean emergency

More than 10,000 people will gather in France for largest ocean conference ever.

Fredag 6 juni 2025

‘Lacklustre’ EU Ocean Pact falls short of urgent marine protection needs, NGOs say

The EU is hoping to position itself as a leader in marine protection ahead of a UN summit on preserving the world's oceans next week.

Torsdag 5 juni 2025

Solar records and dry fields: Britain’s sunniest spring ever has silver linings and hidden risks

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.

Smoke from Canada’s wildfires reaches Europe amid extreme start to the 2025 fire season

About 200 fires are actively burning in Canada and have consumed about 19,900 square kilometres of terrain, most of it in the last week.

Onsdag 4 juni 2025

Swiss glacier collapse highlights urgent need for monitoring and warning systems, WMO says

As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities.

‘Shadows of indifference’: EU faces heat over inaction on pollution from Italy’s biggest steel plant

The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe's largest steel plant.

Tisdag 3 juni 2025

‘We don’t need a disaster to justify resilience’: Climate projects can bring big economic benefits

The 320 climate projects analysed were found to have potential yields of about €1 trillion in projected returns over a decade.

‘A systemic problem’: Legal action targets EU’s failure to stop bottom trawling in protected areas

It is the latest in a stream of litigation from all corners of the EU over bottom trawling in protected zones.

Måndag 2 juni 2025

Dead, dried and hidden in cargo: The global illegal seahorse trade is growing fast

Seahorses are being trafficked on a massive scale as part of the €20 billion illegal wildlife trade.