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Europe’s outdated grid risks clean energy projects being ‘stranded’

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This German village relies on renewables to avoid rising energy costs

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What is a 'super El Niño' and will it happen this year?

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National Geographic Museum of Exploration to open in D.C. this summer

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Wolf bites woman in Hamburg shopping area in first attack in decades

Wolves are now present in almost all EU countries, and their numbers have increased from 11,000 in 2012 to more than 20,000 in 2023. Italy, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain have populations of more than 2,000.

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Europeans rush to buy solar and heat pumps as energy bills soar

The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas.

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From cold countries to old buildings: How well do heat pumps work?

Gas companies may have breached competition law by ‘undermining’ the uptake of heat pumps, lawyers have warned.

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How Costa Rica is taking its sustainable crops global with Amazon

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Costa Rica is using Amazon to connect European consumers with sustainably produced crops, from coffee and cassava to tropical fruits like pineapple and bananas.

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Climate change is coming for your Easter eggs. Is Europe to blame?

Human-caused climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in West Africa, triggering cocoa production to plummet.

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Meet the islanders determined to save Bonaire from climate change

Faced with the devastating wrath of climate change, these islanders have put up a victorious fight – and they’re not done yet.

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Why some European farmers are immune to the fertiliser crisis

The Iran war has sent fertiliser prices soaring – but these farmers aren’t fazed.

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Endangered species could lose protections so US can drill for oil

The move could 'greenlight the extinction of sea turtles, whales and corals to pad the oil industry’s pockets', says an Earthjustice attorney.

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UK to give homes ‘free energy’ instead of turning off wind turbines

Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year.

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A €1.2 trillion bill: How US emissions have impacted Europe’s economy

A new analysis found that US emissions since 1990 have cost more than $10 trillion (€8.65 trillion) in global economic damages.

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Crooks using reptiles to intimidate victims, Italian police warn

Police carrying out a raid in an apartment block in Bari found "exotic and dangerous animals" in a secret basement room which had been transformed into a reptile house.

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A 'pink sea': Peach blossom stuns visitors in northern Greece

Tourists from all over Europe are flocking to Veroia to catch the spectacle.

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Where are Europe’s most – and least – polluted cities?

Two countries dominate the top 10 lists for Europe's most and least polluted cities.

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Euronews Earth: Covering a continent living through climate change

Euronews Earth launches today, informing you on how climate change is shaping life across Europe.

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Only three countries in Europe breathe safe air – new report

India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

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Frankfurt Airport owners hit with €16m eco-lawsuit in Brazil

The owners of Germany’s biggest airport have been accused of clearing swathes of forests to build a logistics warehouse in Brazil.

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Big Oil accused of ‘climate gaslighting’ after over 1,800 ads analysed

A new analysis warns that some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have entered a ‘gaslighting’ phase to bolster their profits.

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How Trump’s attacks on renewables have backfired amid the Iran war

Trump once called renewable energy a ‘scam’. Will the war on Iran make him change his mind?

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Drive slower and work from home: Countries take fuel-saving measures

"Today’s report provides immediate and concrete measures... to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis," says IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ on energy from Russia-Ukraine war

Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

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Evacuated pets arrive on Greek airlift from war-torn Middle East

Fourty-five pets and their owners were repatriated to Greece after weeks of being trapped in the Middle East.

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Drilling North Sea to cut energy bills a ‘sheer fantasy’, warns report

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has emboldened calls for the UK to open up North Sea drilling licences.

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How do horses ‘neigh’? Scientists have finally figured it out

How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

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Iran's exiled ‘water terrorist’ wins top global prize

The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources.

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Verdict of EU farmer's climate case against TotalEnergies suspended

The ruling, expected on 18 March, has been suspended pending a decision from the French courts on a similar case.

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Europe’s energy bills could be slashed overnight with one quick change

Taxes on electricity can be four times higher than those on fossil fuels.

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Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing, calls for tax cuts

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar.

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Fossil fuel shocks strengthen Gulf investment in African renewables

Gulf oil money is flowing into African renewables – and the Iran war is only accelerating the trend.

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‘Huge amounts’ of litter clog up EU waters. Will robots save the day?

The EU-funded initiative is helping tidy up the litter-filled sea floor, and could even be used to detect hidden mines.

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Fossil fuels are ‘ripping away national security’ says UN exec

‘Sunlight doesn’t depend on vulnerable shipping straits,’ says UNFCCC’s Simon Stiell.

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Inside the race to understand Greenland’s ‘climate tipping point’

Researchers will also trial a prototype ‘Early Warning System’ for glacier change in Greenland, as ice melt continues to accelerate.

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Climate change is making our days longer. Should we be concerned?

Human activity is responsible for slowing Earth’s spin and making days longer, according to a new study.

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Climate change is killing off Austria's glaciers. What's at risk?

Soaring temperatures are fuelling the demise of Austria's glaciers, with 'vast implications' for drinking water, power generation, infrastructure and more.

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Greece tests eco-moorings to protect Mediterranean Posidonia seagrass

Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

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Award for leading animal conservationists opens

Named after Wolfgang Kiessling, the award recognises scientists and leaders whose work has had a lasting impact on species and biodiversity.

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Would switching to an EV save you money as gas prices spike?

“Clean power and electrification combined is what provides the most security,” says Ember analyst Euan Graham.

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‘Cashing in on a crisis’: G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits

As Europeans brace for higher oil and gas prices, G7 nations are being urged to tax fossil fuel giants profiting from the war on Iran.

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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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‘Loophole’ in EU’s 2040 emissions target could delay climate action

Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036.

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How meat lobbyists have infiltrated the fight against climate change

Euronews Green exclusive: Big Agriculture’s ‘hidden’ climate strategy has been exposed in a new report.

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Japan

Fukushima reflects on recovery 15 years after nuclear plant disaster

On 11 March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities in Tohoku and caused the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. Fifteen years on, rebuilding continues.

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Spain could be the only EU country to beat energy price hikes

Spain spent the last six years investing heavily in wind and solar energy, leading to some of the cheapest power prices in Europe.

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Acid rain and broken food chains: Iran war’s environmental costs

Experts warn that the Middle East’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ are at risk as vulnerable desalination and oil plants become targets.

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EU fails to deliver on promise of local energy communities, ECA warns

People living in so-called energy communities are usually enthusiastic about producing their own renewable energy, but certain complaints and frustrations keep coming up, the latest EU auditors' audit reveals. Resistance from energy generators is also blocking progress.

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