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Three ways Southern Europe can reduce its 'intensifying' wildfire risk

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Germany's ‘energy turnaround’ as wind and solar overtake fossil fuels

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One of Europe's rarest amphibians returns to the wild in Spain

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Healing trees: Portugal gains its first therapeutic forest

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Wildfire smoke kills long after the flames go out, expert warns

"Climate change, wildfires and air pollution is a vicious circle," says Clean Air Fund CEO Jane Burston – and toxic particles can travel thousands of kilometres.

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Sweden to ban cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ sooner than EU

Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit?

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Stick to the speed limit to save money and cut emissions, says study

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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Why the UK’s ‘radical’ energy secretary could kill North Sea drilling

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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Good news for Brazil as Amazon forest fires fall to lowest level ever

"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".

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Emergency farm law adopted: conditional return of two pesticides

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: green-yellow whip snakes on German rubbish tip

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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Emergency farming law: reintroduction of two banned pesticides splits political parties

A year after mass protests against the Duplomb law, Parliament is again debating bringing back acetamiprid and flupyradifurone. Essential for some, intolerable for others, the move is splitting political parties and civil society alike.

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EU criticised over major shakeup of its flagship emissions policy

Proposed reforms to the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) have been described as a “gift to polluters”.

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Heading for the North Pole on Tara Polar Station's first expedition

The Tara Polar Station left the port of Lorient on Sunday. For over a year, this floating laboratory will drift with the pack ice to study Arctic Ocean biodiversity and the impacts of climate change in the region.

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Trieste, eagle ray sightings in gulf threaten mussels

Sightings of this protected species, unprecedented in the Mediterranean, are threatening local mussel farms, prompting trials in the Gulf of Trieste with magnetic deterrents.

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Inside the 'Typhoon Project' to clean-up Greece's polluted beaches

Volunteers have helped transformed coastal areas across a slew of popular Greek islands.

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How solar has saved Europe €20 billion since the war on Iran began

New data shows that solar installations across Europe are cushioning the continent from volatile fossil fuel price shocks.

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The map predicting agricultural decline from climate change

A CSIC team in Barcelona has developed CADI, a platform that forecasts, on a 10‑kilometre grid, how much farmland will lose productivity to climate change by 2100; Spain’s interior fares worse than the Cantabrian coast.

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How scientists forecast heatwaves

Scientists are using instruments to record data on temperatures, sunlight, rainfall, wind and soil heat to create observations in order to forecast heatwaves. While also helping to predict future extreme weather as hot temperatures become more common.

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Portuguese environmentalists call for better heat adaptation in cities

On the European Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, several groups signed an open letter to the state and councils urging swift action to adapt cities to heatwaves.

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‘Victory’ as Türkiye cancels major coal plant expansion ahead of COP31

Türkiye’s last planned coal project was cancelled due to public pressure – but a new one has been announced.

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Solar met 25% of EU power needs in June thanks to quick installations

Solar was ahead of coal, gas, nuclear, wind and hydropower.

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Portugal heats up on land and at sea: Faro waters hit 26.1°C

The Portuguese Navy, through the Hydrographic Institute, recorded two marine heatwaves off Faro between 15 June and 9 July, with sea temperature peaking at 26.1°C, according to data from the Faro Coastal Buoy.

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What is HAARP and can it cause earthquakes?

After the earthquakes in Venezuela, posts on social media blamed the US HAARP project. But scientists, fact-checkers and programme heads say there is no evidence it can trigger quakes.

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This Croatian island has a centuries-old way to beat the summer heat

On the Adriatic island of Rab, traditional stone houses, shaded streets and long-established daily routines help residents cope with summer heat.

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Positive environmental stories from 2026

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

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Alentejo elephant sanctuary welcomes first resident

The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge.

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Belgium accused of human rights breach for not tackling PFAS

Environmental NGO ClientEarth argue Belgian authorities have not acted despite knowing about high levels for years.

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Number of Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese descent killed in Venezuela rises to 96

The number of Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese origin killed in the twin quakes in Venezuela has risen to 96, the Foreign Ministry told Lusa.

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Greece installs floating barriers to protect swimmers from jellyfish

The most critical factor determining the effectiveness of floating barriers is ensuring they are positioned correctly in the water.

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Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as Greece warns of toxic smoke

The blazes come after a heatwave in June during which thousands of excess deaths were registered and which would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said.

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Germany sees increase in mosquitoes during hot weather

The current mix of heat and humidity in Germany provides ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, especially the common house mosquito and the invasive Asian tiger mosquito.

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Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?

Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.

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Spain 2026 wildfires: by the numbers

Spain's wildfire season is intensifying, with nearly 50,000 hectares already burned. Cantabria has suffered the worst damage, June was the most destructive month and the country has recorded 14 major forest fires so far this year.

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One held over Empordà blaze that has scorched 1,280 hectares

A tramontana-fuelled wildfire has burned 1,280 hectares on the Costa Brava (Girona), forcing 12,000 people to stay indoors. In Vilavenut, another blaze is affecting farmland.

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Trump wins legal battle to erase national park climate change signs

Donald Trump wants to “restore truth and sanity” to US history by removing signage on climate change, slavery and other topics.

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Portugal activates EU civil protection mechanism over wildfires

The fire in Vouzela is the main concern, with around 1,100 firefighters deployed. The blaze keeps spreading as the country remains on red alert due to the heat.

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Spain on wildfire alert as active blazes prompt evacuations

Spain has already lost nearly 50,000 hectares to wildfires in 2026, according to European estimates.

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Renewables power 46% of EU electricity – but bills stay high

The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind?

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Extreme heat: Portugal under red warning and state of alert

Portugal’s weather service IPMA extends the red warning to Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Évora, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém and Viana do Castelo at least until Sunday. The government declares a state of alert and tightens access to forests.

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Heat dome threatens World Cup fans as temperatures soar across eastern US

Cities and stadiums have increased access to shade, cooling areas, and water for spectators, as well as medical personnel stationed in fan zones, to prevent illness caused by extreme heat.

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Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert

The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday to Saturday, and an orange alert will cover mainland Portugal on Friday.

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New venomous spider species discovered in Portugal

The discovery of the Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) in Porto is the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers say its discreet behaviour means the risk to the public is low.

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Europe’s air quality improves as major pollutants ‘steadily decrease’

Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve.

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Legendary St. Bernard rescue dogs still roam the Swiss Alps

The famous St. Bernard rescue dogs continue to walk the mountain trails of the Great St. Bernard Pass as Barryland, the world's only theme park dedicated to the breed, celebrates its first anniversary.

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Greece using satellites and AI to detect wildfires earlier than ever

Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters.

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Greek fishers will be paid to catch invasive pufferfish

EU money will be used to support fishers whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change.

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Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the Kazakhstan accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy.

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