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Swiss glaciers melting rapidly in June as Europe faces extreme heat

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Wild boar stealing food from bathers again on Portuguese beaches

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What is a seismic doublet and why has it hit Venezuela so hard?

On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?

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Paris court orders TotalEnergies to account for customers' emissions

A partial victory, the ruling stopped short of making TotalEnergies directly liable for its customers’ actions.

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Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago - analysis

“Continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption people are experiencing this week,” climate scientists warn.

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EU's energy crisis response is a 'fossil bail-out', says Greenpeace

Spain leads EU energy crisis spending, but Greenpeace says blanket fuel subsidies are propping up fossil fuels at the planet's expense.

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Tourists disappointed as Eiffel Tower closes amid heatwave

Tourists have been left feeling disappointed as popular tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre have shut early due to extreme heat.

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More than 150 shipwrecks discovered beneath Gibraltar waters

Researchers have identified more than 150 archaeological sites, including over 130 shipwrecks, in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing centuries of maritime history beneath one of the world's busiest waterways.

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UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint

A UN study found that data centres consumed more electricity than all but 10 countries in 2025.

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Can you turn your garden fence into a mini solar farm?

Solar fences are gaining ground in Europe, as households continue to invest in renewables amid the war on Iran.

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How a global treaty is bringing control to international waters

The High Seas Treaty entered into force in January 2026. Euronews Earth spoke to the High Seas Alliance's Nathalie Rey about what it means.

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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.

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'Explosive cocktail': El Niño raises fears of summer wildfires in Portugal

The European Commission has confirmed that El Niño is almost certain this year, which could affect Europe. Speaking to Euronews, climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of a possible heatwave and major wildfires in Portugal.

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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.

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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.

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'Public health emergency': France heatwaves cause 5,400 deaths a year

Two studies warn of the health impact of heatwaves in France, with worsening risks in poorly adapted housing and the most deprived areas.

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Glowing plants alert to pests and diseases in crops

A team of Spanish researchers has created plants that glow in the dark and change colour when infected, allowing early detection of crop pests and diseases with ordinary cameras.

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Paris invites locals to cool off in canal during 40C heatwave

The city would rather make canal swimming safe rather than spending time pulling people out of the water, says Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire.

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Impact of Israeli mining company ICL in Catalonia denounced

An activist camp and the documentary ‘Salt in the Wound’ denounce environmental damage by ICL in a Catalan mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used in warfare in Lebanon.

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Chips to track palm trees in case of theft

The measure, described by the city council as the first of its kind in Spain, comes after a spate of thefts of ornamental palm trees worth around €500 each.

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Greek fisherman are losing €8,500 a year to invasive pufferfish

Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their lethal toxin.

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Why Spain’s electricity bills have fallen during an energy crisis

Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.

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Countries agree €3.4bn for environmental projects

Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries.

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Scorching heat forecast for St Anthony’s Day in Portugal

With summer just days away, Portugal is marking its national day in sweltering heat, with 35–40 °C prompting many to seek relief in the cold Atlantic.

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EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May

Records were broken in Britain, France, Ireland and Portugal last month as a "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa pushed temperatures well above normal levels across western Europe.

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UN climate talks kicks off in Bonn - but visa delays shut out NGOs

Climate activists and members of the press are facing unprecedented barriers to one of the most important environmental conferences of the year.

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NASA astronaut films Southern Lights from SpaceX Dragon spacecraft

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shared a stunning timelapse of the Southern Lights filmed from a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The aurora, triggered by recent solar activity, appears to dance across the atmosphere above Antarctica.

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Plug-in vs rooftop: Which type of solar is best for your home?

Solar is helping rescue Europeans from the soaring cost of fossil fuels, but experts warn that energy bills may still increase due to the ‘rebound’ effect.

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EU fossil fuel imports 1.2% down since Iran war started - study

While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them".

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Solar has saved Europe €12.8 billion since start of war on Iran

A new analysis found that Europe’s existing solar fleet has already saved the continent billions in 2026.

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Energy use of AI and data centres rivals most countries: UN report

"That extra ‘please’ you put there can make a huge difference,” says one of the report's authors.

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Espuña mountain fire triggers deployment of UME in Murcia

The fire has led Murcia’s government to put the Military Emergency Unit on alert and raise the Infomur plan to level 2, as regional and central authorities swap messages over the need for coordination.

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Spanish waters hit record May temperatures

State Ports' monitoring networks recorded all-time May temperature highs at 18 of their 29 buoys, from Galicia and the Cantabrian coast to the Mediterranean, peaking at 26.58°C off Mahon.

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A €100 billion queue: Why Europeans are waiting years for clean energy

Providing affordable clean energy to Europeans has become an “absolute obstacle course” due to the continent’s congested grid.

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EU electricity prices ranked – and it’s bad news for Germany

Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels.

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Amur tigers released into the wild in Kazakhstan to help restore the extinct Turan species

Vladimir Putin has gifted four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan during his state visit. The initiative is aimed at restoring an apex predator that disappeared from Central Asian region more than 70 years ago.

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Inside the expedition to the Arctic's elusive deep-sea 'Banana Hole'

The ‘Banana Hole’ has been described as a “living library” of our planet’s history - but its future is at risk.

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Why Greece's polluting 'ghost farms' are finally disappearing

Abandoned farms have left the Ionian Sea filled with fishing nets, tiles, plastics and timber - but media coverage and pressure from the authorities has triggered a momentous 'shift'.

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Europe urged to ‘kick the fossil fuel addiction’ amid record May heat

The United Nations is warning that the main culprit behind Europe's blistering temperatures is the world's "addiction" to burning fossil fuels.

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France has been bracing for extreme heat for years. Is it prepared?

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

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Heat pumps vs AC: Which is the best way to stay cool during heatwaves?

Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave?

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Ending Europe's fossil fuel habit requires 'bravery', says IPCC expert

'Budapest will also hit 50°C, the only question is when', predicts Hungarian climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at CEU.

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Heat dome vs heatwave: What’s behind Europe’s blistering temperatures?

“What we used to call a July phenomenon is now arriving in mid-May", according to one weather forecaster.

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How collecting DNA samples in the wild could transform conservation

Scientists in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park are using new technology to detect and protect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys without disturbing the animals. Here's how it works – and why it could change conservation forever.

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Three Lake Constances: Europe's biggest underground drinking water

For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted.

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Meet the Spanish botanist turning city walls into living ecosystems

Vertical garden expert Ignacio Solano has spent years studying tropical ecosystems from Colombia to Madagascar.

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France: baby dies of heat, fourth child death this week