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Climate

Just how hot has Europe been this summer?

We look at the European countries recording historical soaring summer temperatures.

Climate

Which country is being hit with the first climate change famine?

“If we don't reverse this crisis, families will starve and lives will be lost," says the UN.

Climate

Climate crisis made Europe's deadly floods 'up to 9 times more likely'

Scientists have found that floods as extreme as these are also very likely to happen again.

Climate

Brazilian beach resort slipping under the water due to human action

The resort, northeast of Rio de Janeiro, is being slowly swallowed by the Atlantic Ocean.

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Climate

Why does Greece want to start naming heatwaves?

Greek scientists say that naming and categorising extreme heat events could help the public and policymakers.

Green News

The climate elections: Voters are warming to Europe's green parties

Green politicians are getting into government across Europe - but who are they and what are their aims?

Green News

Indonesia set to start producing more palm oil as ban comes to an end

The ban was brought in to prevent deforestation and wildfires but is due to end in September.

Mobility

Luxury car brands showcase their new electric and hybrid models

As the push to reduce emissions gains ground, brands like Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and McLaren unveiled new EVs at California’s annual Quail motorsports event.

World News

Extreme weather in Europe: a continent battling flames and heavy rain

Euronews rounds up the latest weather dangers across the continent.

Green News

Wildfires are increasing COVID cases and deaths, says new study

"Climate change and the pandemic are a disastrous combination."

Work

Meet 'Tom', the robot farmer of the future

Amid climate change uncertainties and market pressures to keep food cheap, automation might be the answer to future proofing farming.

Green News

Mysterious bacteria found in the Arctic can break down oil and diesel

Marine bacteria in the Canadian Arctic are capable of biodegrading diesel and oil, according to a new study.

Turkey

At least 72 people killed in floods and mudslides in Turkey

The death toll from severe floods and mudslides in coastal Turkey has climbed to at least 72, the country's emergency and disaster agency said on Monday.

Eco-Innovation

7 ways this Olympic Games has been the most sustainable ever

From medals made of mobile phones to podiums made from repurposed plastic - this has been the most sustainable Olympic Games ever.

Green News

Climate change protest in Frankfurt targets financial sector

In Germany hundreds of protesters marched past the European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt to challenge the role the financial sector plays in climate change.

Climate

‘This is climate change’: July was world's hottest month on record

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a US weather agency, the planet averaged 16.73 degrees celcius last month, beating the previous record set in July 2016, which was also tied in 2019 and 2020.

Climate

Mont Blanc under surveillance over fears glacier could collapse

Local authorities are placing the Planpincieux glacier on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc under special surveillance in case it collapses due to climate change.

Nature

Greek PM Mitsotakis: Wildfires 'worst ecological disaster' in decades

The Greek prime minister has blamed the climate crisis for the recent heatwave and wildfires that have ravaged several parts of the country.

Green News

Northern Ireland's remote island plans to be carbon neutral by 2030

The island lies nine kilometres off the coast of Northern Ireland and has only been connected to the electricity grid since 2007.

Climate

Which countries have banned fossil fuel exploration and extraction?

As the recent IPCC report points towards the end for fossil fuels, some countries are leading the way with laws on the production of oil and gas.