Green News Could heatwaves make asthma worse in children? Even milder extreme heat appeared to significantly impact health. 20/05/2024
Nature Bison in Romania could offset emissions from 43,000 cars, study finds Experts say it shows how rewilding could be a 'major option' for policymakers in the face of rapidly accelerating climate change. 17/05/2024
Nature Climate change could mean oceans filled with jellyfish Warming waters could see these transparent gelatinous creatures’ habitat spread north towards the poles. 17/05/2024
Green News Do free or cheap tickets encourage people to use public transport? Public transport is one of the lowest carbon ways to travel but getting people to use it isn't always easy. 16/05/2024
Green News Montpellier says free public transport has been a success so far The city made public transport free in December and has now released its first figures showing how the scheme is going. 15/05/2024
Green News Shell targeted by satirical billboard protest before London AGM Activism collective Brandalism claims the fossil fuel company’s tactics are “straight out of Big Tobacco’s playbook”. 15/05/2024
Climate Ancient Antarctic ice reveals ‘unprecedented’ rise in CO2 Ice built up in the Antarctic over hundreds of thousands of years is helping scientists to understand today's climate. 14/05/2024
Green News Banks are propping up fossil fuels to the tune of €6.5 trillion Barclays, Santander and Deutsche Bank were among Europe’s biggest fossil fuel financers in 2023. 13/05/2024
Travel News Which European cities are regulating cruise ships? Destinations struggling with overtourism are putting a stop to ships that bring toxic emissions and millions of passengers. 13/05/2024
Green News Is it time the right to a healthy environment is recognised in Europe? The Council of Europe is the only regional human rights system that has not yet explicitly recognised the right to a healthy environment. 11/05/2024
Green News Watch protestors in their 80s target Magna Carta over UK oil and gas The protestors were heard asking “Is the government above the law?” 10/05/2024
Climate Less than 25% of the EU’s electricity came from fossil fuels in April The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by wind and solar growth as well as the recovery of hydropower. 10/05/2024
Green News At least 100 dead amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has been virtually cut off from the rest of the country as flooding washed away roads and bridges and inundated airports. 09/05/2024
Green News London’s flood defences need to be raised due to climate change Sea levels are projected to rise by around a metre by 2100 and storms are becoming increasingly intense due to climate change. 08/05/2024
Climate Hottest April adds to 11 month streak of record-breaking temperatures In Europe, it was the second warmest April on record. 08/05/2024
Green News World passes 30% renewables milestone for the first time A decline in fossil fuel power is now ‘inevitable’, the report's authors say. 08/05/2024
Green News Europeans more worried about natural disasters than armed conflict More than 2,000 people across seven EU member states were quizzed about what they think are the most pressing issues facing the bloc. 07/05/2024
Climate Asia hit by brutal heatwave as temperature records tumble Temperatures feel even hotter as high humidity reduces people’s ability to stay cool. 03/05/2024
Green News Switzerland says it can’t afford to join EU’s Copernicus programme Launched in 1998 by the European Space Agency, Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth and observation programme. 02/05/2024
Green News What are Europe’s cities doing to adapt to climate change? Cities are home to a majority of Europe’s population and are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. 29/04/2024