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How AI is paving the way to cutting your electricity bills

AI and digitalisation are crucial for the necessary energy transition and to lower CO2 emissions, says the CEO of Schneider Electric, which is launching new solutions at its Innovation Summit in Paris.

Green News

Europe’s rail industry needs urgent adaptations to climate change

In Austria alone, trains were forced to a standstill 1,900 times in 2023 due to weather conditions.

Green News

NGOs demand stringent criteria for ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen

The European Commission has been urged to consult broadly and take a methodical approach to defining new 'low-carbon-fuels, amid concerns that hastily drafted legislation could promote the unsustainable use of fossil gas.

Green News

Germany stops airmail of domestic letters because of climate change

There will be less pressure on Deutsche Bahn to deliver letters as quickly.

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Green News

Shell appeals Dutch court’s landmark climate ruling

The oil and gas giant claims the historic climate ruling ‘obstructs’ climate action but environmental groups say the scientific basis of the case has only got stronger since 2021.

Green News

Climate change makes heat waves last longer and spike hotter - study

Climate scientists have discovered more about exactly how global warming effects the impact of heat waves across the globe.

Green News

Top fashion brands vow to stop greenwashing following investigation

Three British brands have pledged to stop greenwashing practices - but will others across Europe follow suit?

Nature

Could reforestation actually be causing the earth to heat up?

Scientists have found that planting trees in inappropriate locations can do more harm than good to the climate.

Economy

Climate change is turning up the heat on inflation, according to study

Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are expected to have a global impact on agriculture.

Germany

'We didn't want to see what Putin is up to,' admits Vice Chancellor

German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Robert Habeck warned that Europe must ramp up defence spending during a global conversation with Euronews.

Green News

Why are 100 of Washington D.C.’s iconic cherry trees being cut down?

Beloved social media star ‘Stumpy the Cherry Blossom’ is among the casualties.

Climate

‘Taylor Swift effect’ pushes Brazil to take action on heat waves

The death of Ana Clara Benevides during a heat wave in November has led to almost 100 bills aiming to enshrine water access into law.

Climate

Euroviews. Are water cycles the missing piece of the climate crisis puzzle?

Climate models are based largely on extrapolating fossil fuel emissions. But is a missing critical factor linked to plants and water making things worse, Eurof Uppington writes.

Europe News

Climate targets in focus, Newsletter

This weeks key events selected by senior environment reporter Robert Hodgson

Green News

Where in Europe do voters think climate change is a priority?

Less than a third of voters think the EU has had a positive impact on environmental protection.

Climate

Unusually hot winter sees rare Czech almond grove bloom weeks early

Why does the Czech Republic have almond trees, and is climate change making them bloom too soon?

Markets

Could far-right voters spark a backlash on the EU's Green Deal?

Support for far-right parties is surging ahead of June's European Parliament elections. This could mean Europe's Green Deal comes under threat.

Climate

Can extreme heat weaken your immune system?

Here's what happens to your body during a heatwave.

Green News

60% of Germans already feel effect of climate change or expect to soon

Fears of a ‘green backlash’ at the European elections are unfounded, according to a new survey.

World News

EU to revise Agricultural Policy in response to farmers protests

The proposals would reduce governmental control on EU farmers and give them more space to adapt to environmental-related laws.