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Extreme heat: Portugal under red alert until Sunday

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

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Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert

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New venomous spider species discovered in Portugal

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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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Europe's record heatwave shifts east, death toll tops 1,300

Death toll tops 1,300 as record temperatures shift east, with Ukraine's war-damaged power grid now bracing for the heat's next phase.

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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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Portugal set for 43C in early July heatwave

From Monday, central and southern inland districts are on yellow alert, extending to Trás-os-Montes on Tuesday and the rest of mainland Portugal on Wednesday. By the weekend, temperatures in the Tagus valley and Alentejo could reach 43C.

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Swiss glaciers melting rapidly in June as Europe faces extreme heat

All snow and ice accumulated over the past winter is expected to have melted by Monday. Over the past century, this tipping point usually only arrives in mid-August on average.

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Wild boar stealing food from bathers again on Portuguese beaches

Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’ food.

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France: baby dies of heat, fourth child death this week

An 18-month-old baby died after being found unconscious with hyperthermia in a car on 23 June in Marseille, apparently forgotten by a parent on the La Timone medical campus car park while going to work.

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France heatwave: homeless people on the front line against the heat

With 61 departments still on red heatwave alert, people sleeping rough are among the most exposed. In Marseille, outreach teams step up to provide water, support and shelter.

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What is a seismic doublet and why has it hit Venezuela so hard?

On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?

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Paris court orders TotalEnergies to account for customers' emissions

A partial victory, the ruling stopped short of making TotalEnergies directly liable for its customers’ actions.

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Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago - analysis

“Continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption people are experiencing this week,” climate scientists warn.

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EU's energy crisis response is a 'fossil bail-out', says Greenpeace

Spain leads EU energy crisis spending, but Greenpeace says blanket fuel subsidies are propping up fossil fuels at the planet's expense.

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Tourists disappointed as Eiffel Tower closes amid heatwave

Tourists have been left feeling disappointed as popular tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre have shut early due to extreme heat.

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'Flesh-rotting' bacteria could spread on Europe's beaches as seas warm

Warmer seas are bringing a little-known but potentially dangerous bacterium closer to European beaches, and authorities are paying attention.

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More than 150 shipwrecks discovered beneath Gibraltar waters

Researchers have identified more than 150 archaeological sites, including over 130 shipwrecks, in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing centuries of maritime history beneath one of the world's busiest waterways.

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Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash

Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered environmental results for more than three decades.

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UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint

A UN study found that data centres consumed more electricity than all but 10 countries in 2025.

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Can you turn your garden fence into a mini solar farm?

Solar fences are gaining ground in Europe, as households continue to invest in renewables amid the war on Iran.

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How a global treaty is bringing control to international waters

The High Seas Treaty entered into force in January 2026. Euronews Earth spoke to the High Seas Alliance's Nathalie Rey about what it means.

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Did 'attacks on science' undermine the UN climate conference in Bonn?

Experts warn that fossil fuel interests and 'attacks on science' have stalled one of the most contentious climate debates once again.

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'Explosive cocktail': El Niño raises fears of summer wildfires in Portugal

The European Commission has confirmed that El Niño is almost certain this year, which could affect Europe. Speaking to Euronews, climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of a possible heatwave and major wildfires in Portugal.

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Germany, Poland, Romania accused of locking EU into fossil fuels

Flexible power and energy security are being used to lock Europe deeper into fossil fuels, a new report warns.

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UN Bonn climate conference reveals flashpoints ahead of COP31

Despite backsliding on some commitments, the UN climate conference showed glimmers of hope ahead of COP31.

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'Public health emergency': France heatwaves cause 5,400 deaths a year

Two studies warn of the health impact of heatwaves in France, with worsening risks in poorly adapted housing and the most deprived areas.

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Glowing plants alert to pests and diseases in crops

A team of Spanish researchers has created plants that glow in the dark and change colour when infected, allowing early detection of crop pests and diseases with ordinary cameras.

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Paris invites locals to cool off in canal during 40C heatwave

The city would rather make canal swimming safe rather than spending time pulling people out of the water, says Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire.

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Impact of Israeli mining company ICL in Catalonia denounced

An activist camp and the documentary ‘Salt in the Wound’ denounce environmental damage by ICL in a Catalan mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used in warfare in Lebanon.

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Chips to track palm trees in case of theft

The measure, described by the city council as the first of its kind in Spain, comes after a spate of thefts of ornamental palm trees worth around €500 each.

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Greek fisherman are losing €8,500 a year to invasive pufferfish

Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their lethal toxin.

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Why Spain’s electricity bills have fallen during an energy crisis

Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.

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Scientists discover where whales go to die

A newly discovered whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean is providing scientists with a rare glimpse into how marine life can thrive for millions of years at great depths.

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Countries agree €3.4bn for environmental projects

Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries.

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Scorching heat forecast for St Anthony’s Day in Portugal

With summer just days away, Portugal is marking its national day in sweltering heat, with 35–40 °C prompting many to seek relief in the cold Atlantic.

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EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May

Records were broken in Britain, France, Ireland and Portugal last month as a "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa pushed temperatures well above normal levels across western Europe.

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UN climate talks kicks off in Bonn - but visa delays shut out NGOs

Climate activists and members of the press are facing unprecedented barriers to one of the most important environmental conferences of the year.

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NASA astronaut films Southern Lights from SpaceX Dragon spacecraft

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shared a stunning timelapse of the Southern Lights filmed from a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The aurora, triggered by recent solar activity, appears to dance across the atmosphere above Antarctica.

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Plug-in vs rooftop: Which type of solar is best for your home?

Solar is helping rescue Europeans from the soaring cost of fossil fuels, but experts warn that energy bills may still increase due to the ‘rebound’ effect.

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EU fossil fuel imports 1.2% down since Iran war started - study

While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them".

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Solar has saved Europe €12.8 billion since start of war on Iran

A new analysis found that Europe’s existing solar fleet has already saved the continent billions in 2026.

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Energy use of AI and data centres rivals most countries: UN report

"That extra ‘please’ you put there can make a huge difference,” says one of the report's authors.

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Espuña mountain fire triggers deployment of UME in Murcia

The fire has led Murcia’s government to put the Military Emergency Unit on alert and raise the Infomur plan to level 2, as regional and central authorities swap messages over the need for coordination.

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