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France
France wildfire: Le Porge residents work to stop fire from reigniting
Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as recovery begins.
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Giant hailstones hit homes and cars in violent storms in France
Violent storms brought giant hailstones, heavy rain and powerful winds to several parts of France. Videos show large hail battering homes and cars. The storms turned deadly, with two people killed in weather-related incidents as much of the country remained under weather alerts.
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Brussels eyes €200bn in savings by electrifying Europe's economy
While earlier EU climate strategies focused primarily on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the forthcoming electrification plan recasts the issue as one of economic competitiveness, highlighting its potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, according to a document seen by Euronews.
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US Democrats urge Brussels to stick to methane rules
US lawmakers have presented a united front in defence of predictable market rules, arguing that any rollback of methane regulations would send a damaging signal to global investors who have already invested in CO2 emissions monitoring technologies.
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Air conditioner rush: Scuffles break out at Lidl stores across France
Hundreds of shoppers queued outside Lidl supermarkets across France on Thursday after the retailer announced the sale of 200,000 fans and portable air conditioners, triggering long lines, scuffles and police intervention at several stores.
Residences
Could a family-friendly resort make my toddler sleep the night?
Described as South Tyrol's only quality-time family resort, does Das Mühlwald live up to its promise? It certainly did, says Ruth Wright in her review, as the property ‘gave us space to be a family in all our loud, exhausted, unpredictable messiness’.
Climate
Heatwave in Portugal: wildfires mobilise over 1,000 firefighters
From midnight to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1,995 responders and hundreds of assets tackled rural fires on the mainland; Civil Protection reports 62 incidents. The Vouzela fire remains active in a “complex area”, worrying the authorities.
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Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris
Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.
Earth News
'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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'Europe should evolve its carbon market, not dilute it,' investors say
A group of investors managing €11.4 trillion in funds are advocating for complementary industrial policies such as grids, electrification and clean tech financing, reflecting a broader shift in European climate policy from setting targets toward managing industrial transformation.
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Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon costs on industry
Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews.
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EU touts end of new oil and gas drilling as capitals eye explorations
The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy."
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Italy : snowstorms and heavy rain leave people trapped in their homes
Heavy rain and snowstorms in central and southern Italy brought down bridges and left people trapped in their homes on Thursday. Firefighters used special snowcat trucks to plow through huge banks of snow in small towns in the Italian region of Molise.
Climate
Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition
Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.
USA
Dramatic rescue: Skier pulled alive from deep snow in California
A skier was rescued alive after being buried headfirst under a thick layer of snow at Palisades Tahoe, California. Two Sacramento skiers spotted his skis and dug him free just as he struggled to breathe. The rescue comes amid a particularly deadly season for skiers in the Lake Tahoe area.
Europe News
EU countries 'need to urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change
More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.
Climate
Jobs for all: Antarctica needs plumbers, carpenters and chefs
Could your next job be at the bottom of the world? Britain’s Antarctic research agency is looking for carpenters, chefs, plumbers, boat handlers, scuba divers, agricultural plant operators for its bases on the frozen continent and you don’t need to be a scientist to apply.
Russia
"Snow apocalypse": Russia's Kamchatka emerges from record winter storm
Life is slowly returning to normal in Russia’s far east after what residents are calling a “snow apocalypse.” A powerful cyclone dumped record snowfall on the Kamchatka region, burying homes, blocking roads, and disrupting public transport.
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What Canada, accustomed to extreme winters, can teach Europe
Euronews spoke to Patrick de Bellefeuille, a prominent Canadian weather presenter and climate specialist, on how Europe could benefit from Canada’s long experience with snowstorms. He has been forecasting for MétéoMédia, Canada’s top French-language weather network, since 1988.
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Exclusive: EU Commissioner defends scrapping diesel and petrol car ban
Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda.
USA
Moment hiker rescued from quicksand after activating SOS signal
A hiker identified as Austin Dirks was rescued after becoming trapped in soft, water-saturated ground in Utah’s Arches National Park. Unable to free himself, he activated an emergency beacon. Rescue teams located him by drone and freed him safely.
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EU ministers break deadlock on CO2 emission reduction by 2040
After months of political impasse, the revision of the EU's climate law was backed with significant flexibilities for member states to hit the 90% emissions reduction by 2040. Now the European Parliament needs to have a say on the bloc's climate target.
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A business plan for a low-carbon, competitive EU
The European Commission has presented its Clean Industry Pact to support companies in the race to develop clean technologies. It has announced that it is putting €100 billion on the table initially, in response to international competition.
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EU sticks to 90% emissions cut, aims to be clean tech ‘world leader’
The new European Commission promised a transformational Clean Industrial Deal within its first hundred days, but a leaked draft of the eagerly awaited policy agenda is largely a patchwork of previously announced initiatives.
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EIB to invest €95bn in 2025, but only €2bn for defence
The EIB, the largest multilateral lender, will double its funding for defence and security from €1 billion to €2 billion by 2025. Its group president defends a proactive approach to both sectors within the bank's remit. "We are not a defence ministry," she said on Thursday.
