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Angela Symons

Climate

Hot property: How climate gentrification is driving up house prices

Extreme heat is not only making cities less liveable; it’s also reshaping who can afford to live where.

Water

Heat-driven droughts are making life for Europeans more costly

“This isn’t just a crisis for farmers, it’s a crisis that trickles down to Europe’s most vulnerable,” says researcher Merel Laauwen.

Nature

Fontainebleau: Birthplace of nature tourism saved by firefighters

The forest hosted a UNESCO conference in 1948 that led to the creation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s first global environmental union.

Nature

How to make your garden into a wildlife safe haven during heatwaves

Wildflower meadows are a maintenance-free and beautiful way to support pollinators.

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Earth News

‘Victory’ as Türkiye cancels major coal plant expansion ahead of COP31

Türkiye’s last planned coal project was cancelled due to public pressure – but a new one has been announced.

Ecotech

How smart meters can save you money and boost renewables

Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.

Earth News

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.

Water

Is France heading for a severe summer drought?

Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.

Earth News

Renewables power 46% of EU electricity – but bills stay high

The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind?

Nature

Milan’s animal parliament gives voice to city’s ‘invisible creatures'

Should animals have a say in urban planning? Milan’s quirky animal parliament gives pigeons, foxes and bugs a voice.

Water

‘Uncharted territory’: Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

New Copernicus data reveals that daily global sea surface temperatures have broken records for the time of year.

Climate

Germany and France energy bills soared by €700 million during heatwave

Exclusive: Heatwaves are showing up on Europe’s energy bills – should fossil fuels face a windfall tax?

Climate

Paris' zinc rooftops are a deadly heat trap for residents

In France's historic heatwave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare.

Climate

Europe’s heatwave fuels record energy bills and lost wages

Europe’s heatwave endangers lives as well as incomes.

Climate

Europe heatwave: Power cuts, school closures and 40 deaths in France

Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up.

Climate

How Europe’s record-breaking heatwave is shutting down daily life

Temperatures are expected to surge into the high-30s in many places as Europe faces its second heatwave in the space of a month.

Earth News

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.

Earth News

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.

Earth News

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.

Climate

French schools could change exam times due to extreme heat

Baccalaureate 2026 is in session today – but exam timing could look very different in the future.

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