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High temperatures, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal

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Positive environmental stories from 2026

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Extreme heat to hit parts of Europe this weekend. Are we prepared?

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Lithuania has ‘fastest growing’ renewable electricity transition in EU

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UN backs historic climate ruling despite US efforts to derail it

Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling.

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"Highly explosive" whale Timmy to be towed out to sea

The dead humpback whale 'Timmy' off the Danish coast is at risk of exploding. Authorities now plan to tow it out to open sea.

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Christian leaders call for ‘permanent tax’ on fossil fuel profits

“Europe holds a historic duty and opportunity to lead the transition to a new era away from fossil fuels”, say faith groups from across the EU.

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Portugal racing to prevent ‘a terrible summer’ of wildfires

The public are being asked to 'do their part' by clearing tinder from around their homes.

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Major European energy deal ‘engineers fossil gas dependency’ - report

Campaigners are questioning whether French TotalEnergies and Czech EPH’s partnership will really improve Europe’s energy security.

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France’s last captive orca whales to be moved to Spanish zoo

Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”.

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Heat pumps and EVs can save EU households over €2,200 a year - report

Electrification is the “most powerful tool” to protect Europeans from fossil fuel energy shocks, according to a new analysis.

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Who protects Europe's offshore wind farms from sabotage and drones?

Drone sightings, unclear reporting chains and fragmented responsibilities are exposing a growing blind spot in the North Sea.

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Greece has abundant cheap green energy. Why are bills still high?

Solar energy producers have called for a halt to new renewable projects, as battery storage lags behind a growing oversupply.

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The Caspian Sea is shrinking, and ecosystems are paying the price

Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea.

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Blue flag beaches: All the newly awarded sandy stretches in Europe

Mediterranean beaches have swept the Blue Flag awards again this year.

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Coal pollution is cutting solar power output. Here’s why

Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.

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Cyprus doubles down on dolphin and whale protection as sightings spike

In recent weeks, an increased presence of dolphins and other cetaceans has been recorded in the marine areas of Cyprus.

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Germany scraps renewable heating law despite heat pump boom

Germany has back-peddled on its green heating law, despite heat pumps recently outselling traditional gas boilers.

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EU’s Brazil meat ban targets the wrong problem, say NGOs

Inhumane farming is a bigger problem than antibiotics, experts say, after Brazil meat ban.

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Top 10 most polluting airports revealed – and three are in Europe

New data has exposed the climate and air quality impacts of 1,300 global airports – and it’s bad news for Europe.

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Heat pump sales soar across Europe. Which nation is leading the race?

More than 28 million heat pumps have been installed across Europe, outselling traditional gas boilers in many nations.

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This teenager just created a biodegradable plastic to change the world

Ayra Satheesh has been crowned the European winner for the 2026 Earth Prize for her work on tackling microplastics.

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A century of change: Planet Earth through David Attenborough’s eyes

Sir David Attenborough has been highlighting environmental issues for more than seven decades, but have we listened to his advice?

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These EU states have already used up their natural resources for 2026

Humans use as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.7 Earths, meaning many European nations have already reached 'Overshoot Day'.

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Timmy the humpback whale presumed to have died

The entrepreneur-funded rescue effort said that it had fitted the previously stranded whale with a tracking device but this is suspected to be untrue.

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Inside Europe’s struggle to set the record straight on wind power

Thousands of anti-wind social media posts have been analysed, as researchers warn that Europe’s energy security could be threatened.

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Moose return to Germany thanks to Polish conservation efforts

Moose were hunted to extinction in Germany. Now they're returning thanks to Polish conservationists. Moose can cover distances of up to 30km a day.

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Why Europe’s negative electricity prices won’t lower your bills

Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment.

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The EU is betting on direct air capture – is it a bad investment?

Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment?

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Ecological summits ends with a show of ‘Central Asian solidarity’

Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.

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‘I spent €4k on a heat pump. Here’s how much I save on energy bills'

The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment?

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6 key takeaways from Colombia fossil fuel phaseout conference

Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways.

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Snow is rapidly disappearing from the Greek mountains, new study shows

Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.

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What could the UAE’s exit from OPEC mean for the climate?

The world's third-largest oil producer has the capacity to increase its output by almost 50 per cent, according to industry estimates.

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Happy ending? Stranded humpback whale is finally on his way home

Fans can track Timmy's journey in real time.

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Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia

"When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host.

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Summit kicks off in Colombia to accelarate exit from fossil fuels

The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.

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How renewables are helping EU avoid the ‘price of other people's wars’

"As long as we depend on oil and gas, we will continue to pay the price of other people's wars,” said French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

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‘Small miracle’: Przewalski’s horses adapt to radioactive Chernobyl

On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the site remains too dangerous for humans – but wildlife has moved back in.

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Central Asian countries collaborate to push green energy transition

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

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Transition from fossil fuels: 'The EU must put up a united front'

Italy is one of 50 countries attending the Fossil Fuel Transition Conference in Colombia.

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Could eating invasive fish help the oceans?

WWF's free guide to sustainable seafood now delves into a growing climate threat: invasive species.

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Paris veterinary hospital treats wild animal victims of human activity

Over the past year, the Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital has cared for more than 10,400 wild animals.

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Solar and wind slashed Europe’s electricity prices by 25% in 2023-2025

Data also shows that price impacts grow stronger when more renewables come online.

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Lower taxes and clean power: Inside EU plan to slash energy bills

Green energy organisations have praised the proposals, but underline that they need to be supported with concrete, implementable reforms in order to be effective.

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Ghost fish farms pollute Greek seas and threaten ship safety

The Greek island of Ithaca is still facing pollution years after fish farms were abandoned.

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Central Asia bets on ‘ecological solidarity’ as water crisis deepens

Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation.

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Central Asian leaders back proposal for UN water agency

Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities.

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