http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:15:23 +0200 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:15:23 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/a-century-of-change-planet-earth-through-david-attenboroughs-eyes-as-global-treasure-turns http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/a-century-of-change-planet-earth-through-david-attenboroughs-eyes-as-global-treasure-turns Fri, 08 May 2026 10:22:35 +0200 Sir David Attenborough has been highlighting environmental issues for more than seven decades, but have we listened to his advice? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/portugal-has-just-used-up-its-natural-resources-for-2026-is-the-rest-of-europe-doing-any-b http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/portugal-has-just-used-up-its-natural-resources-for-2026-is-the-rest-of-europe-doing-any-b Thu, 07 May 2026 13:52:54 +0200 Humans use as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.7 Earths, meaning many European nations have already reached 'Overshoot Day'. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/timmy-the-humpback-whale-is-presumed-to-have-died-after-being-released-into-a-shipping-lan http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/timmy-the-humpback-whale-is-presumed-to-have-died-after-being-released-into-a-shipping-lan Wed, 06 May 2026 16:56:04 +0200 The entrepreneur-funded rescue effort said that it had fitted the previously stranded whale with a tracking device but this is suspected to be untrue. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/sweden-generates-99-of-electricity-from-clean-sources-so-why-is-wind-power-under-attack http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/sweden-generates-99-of-electricity-from-clean-sources-so-why-is-wind-power-under-attack Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:03 +0200 Thousands of anti-wind social media posts have been analysed, as researchers warn that Europe’s energy security could be threatened. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/moose-were-hunted-to-extinction-in-germany-now-theyre-returning-thanks-to-polish-conservat http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/moose-were-hunted-to-extinction-in-germany-now-theyre-returning-thanks-to-polish-conservat Tue, 05 May 2026 16:13:46 +0200 Moose can cover distances of up to 30km a day. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/electricity-prices-are-dropping-below-zero-in-europe-heres-why-that-isnt-a-good-thing http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/electricity-prices-are-dropping-below-zero-in-europe-heres-why-that-isnt-a-good-thing Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:11 +0200 Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/turn-off-the-taps-before-mopping-the-floor-renewables-more-cost-effective-than-direct-air- http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/turn-off-the-taps-before-mopping-the-floor-renewables-more-cost-effective-than-direct-air- Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:51 +0200 Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/a-united-region-central-asian-nations-meet-to-protect-the-caspian-sea-and-biodiversity http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/a-united-region-central-asian-nations-meet-to-protect-the-caspian-sea-and-biodiversity Fri, 01 May 2026 11:07:56 +0200 Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/i-feel-sorry-for-people-who-have-to-deal-with-volatile-gas-prices-our-heat-pump-protects-u http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/i-feel-sorry-for-people-who-have-to-deal-with-volatile-gas-prices-our-heat-pump-protects-u Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:59 +0200 The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/time-to-move-forward-or-be-left-behind-colombia-climate-talks-end-with-fossil-fuel-phaseou http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/time-to-move-forward-or-be-left-behind-colombia-climate-talks-end-with-fossil-fuel-phaseou Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:42:18 +0200 Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/snow-cover-in-the-greek-mountains-has-declined-by-58-in-the-last-40-years-study-reveals http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/snow-cover-in-the-greek-mountains-has-declined-by-58-in-the-last-40-years-study-reveals Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:02:18 +0200 Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/itching-to-pump-more-oil-what-could-the-uaes-exit-from-opec-mean-for-the-climate http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/itching-to-pump-more-oil-what-could-the-uaes-exit-from-opec-mean-for-the-climate Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:02:23 +0200 The world's third-largest oil producer has the capacity to increase its output by almost 50 per cent, according to industry estimates. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/timmy-the-stranded-whale-is-finally-on-his-way-home-thanks-to-entrepreneur-funded-rescue http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/timmy-the-stranded-whale-is-finally-on-his-way-home-thanks-to-entrepreneur-funded-rescue Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:44:29 +0200 Fans can track Timmy's journey in real time. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/a-new-power-trump-not-invited-to-climate-conference-attended-by-60-countries http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/a-new-power-trump-not-invited-to-climate-conference-attended-by-60-countries Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:28:38 +0200 "When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/organisers-of-high-level-climate-summit-in-colombia-say-we-must-transition-away-from-fossi http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/organisers-of-high-level-climate-summit-in-colombia-say-we-must-transition-away-from-fossi Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:18:27 +0200 The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/spain-france-portugal-renewables-race-heats-up-as-governments-scramble-to-keep-energy-bill http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/spain-france-portugal-renewables-race-heats-up-as-governments-scramble-to-keep-energy-bill Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:47 +0200 "As long as we depend on oil and gas, we will continue to ​pay the price of other people's wars,” said French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/26/nature-has-performed-a-factory-reset-chernobyl-has-flourished-into-an-unlikely-wildlife-re http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/26/nature-has-performed-a-factory-reset-chernobyl-has-flourished-into-an-unlikely-wildlife-re Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:02:51 +0200 On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the site remains too dangerous for humans – but wildlife has moved back in. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/three-central-asian-countries-jointly-building-2000-mw-hydropower-plant http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/three-central-asian-countries-jointly-building-2000-mw-hydropower-plant Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:26:01 +0200 Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/italy-most-exposed-eu-country-to-fossil-fuel-shocks-calls-for-a-united-european-transition http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/italy-most-exposed-eu-country-to-fossil-fuel-shocks-calls-for-a-united-european-transition Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:15 +0200 Italy is one of 50 countries attending the Fossil Fuel Transition Conference in Colombia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/we-cant-have-octopus-all-year-round-why-greek-chefs-and-wwf-want-people-to-eat-invasive-sp http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/we-cant-have-octopus-all-year-round-why-greek-chefs-and-wwf-want-people-to-eat-invasive-sp Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:56:26 +0200 WWF's free guide to sustainable seafood now delves into a growing climate threat: invasive species. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/paris-animal-hospital-offers-a-second-chance-to-swans-fox-cubs-and-hedgehogs-injured-by-hu http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/paris-animal-hospital-offers-a-second-chance-to-swans-fox-cubs-and-hedgehogs-injured-by-hu Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:02:08 +0200 Over the past year, the Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital has cared for more than 10,400 wild animals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/decoupling-from-fossil-fuel-shocks-europes-electricity-made-25-cheaper-thanks-to-solar-and http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/decoupling-from-fossil-fuel-shocks-europes-electricity-made-25-cheaper-thanks-to-solar-and Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:12 +0200 Data also shows that price impacts grow stronger when more renewables come online. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/turn-short-term-crisis-measures-into-lasting-reforms-experts-on-eus-energy-battle-plan http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/turn-short-term-crisis-measures-into-lasting-reforms-experts-on-eus-energy-battle-plan Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:01:22 +0200 Green energy organisations have praised the proposals, but underline that they need to be supported with concrete, implementable reforms in order to be effective. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/abandoned-fish-farms-everywhere-greek-island-grapples-with-debris-polluting-the-ionian-sea http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/abandoned-fish-farms-everywhere-greek-island-grapples-with-debris-polluting-the-ionian-sea Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:56:56 +0200 The Greek island of Ithaca is still facing pollution years after fish farms were abandoned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/central-asia-bets-on-ecological-solidarity-as-water-crisis-deepens http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/central-asia-bets-on-ecological-solidarity-as-water-crisis-deepens Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:38 +0200 Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/central-asian-leaders-back-proposal-for-un-water-agency http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/central-asian-leaders-back-proposal-for-un-water-agency Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:51:21 +0200 Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/post-brexit-crackdown-makes-travel-more-expensive-for-brits-with-eu-pet-passports http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/post-brexit-crackdown-makes-travel-more-expensive-for-brits-with-eu-pet-passports Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:50:04 +0200 A loophole open since Brexit has now been closed, meaning pet owners will have to get new documents for every trip. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/ghost-fishing-gear-the-hidden-threat-at-the-bottom-of-our-seas-and-oceans http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/ghost-fishing-gear-the-hidden-threat-at-the-bottom-of-our-seas-and-oceans Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:31:37 +0200 The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/important-threshold-crossed-as-renewables-meet-worlds-energy-demands-and-fossil-power-drop http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/important-threshold-crossed-as-renewables-meet-worlds-energy-demands-and-fossil-power-drop Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:11:11 +0200 Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/japan-announces-new-name-for-days-over-40c-after-hottest-summer-ever http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/japan-announces-new-name-for-days-over-40c-after-hottest-summer-ever Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:14:08 +0200 ‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/solar-and-wind-outpace-coal-as-iran-war-energy-crisis-fails-to-spark-fossil-fuel-revival http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/solar-and-wind-outpace-coal-as-iran-war-energy-crisis-fails-to-spark-fossil-fuel-revival Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:02:47 +0200 Fears of a ‘coal comeback’ triggered by the Iran war energy crisis are not supported by the data. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/19/too-hot-for-solar-and-too-much-wind-for-turbines-can-renewables-withstand-our-worsening-cl http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/19/too-hot-for-solar-and-too-much-wind-for-turbines-can-renewables-withstand-our-worsening-cl Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:21 +0200 Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/18/olive-harvesting-at-the-colosseum-a-plantation-in-roman-ruins-in-the-heart-of-the-city http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/18/olive-harvesting-at-the-colosseum-a-plantation-in-roman-ruins-in-the-heart-of-the-city Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200 There are about 2,200 farms within the city limits of Italy’s capital alone, making it the largest agricultural municipality in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-sparks-eu-proposal-to-reduce-tax-on-electricity-and-encourage-green-transition http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-sparks-eu-proposal-to-reduce-tax-on-electricity-and-encourage-green-transition Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:02:48 +0200 Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/this-european-country-is-promising-bargain-energy-on-sunny-days-to-use-up-excess-solar-pow http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/this-european-country-is-promising-bargain-energy-on-sunny-days-to-use-up-excess-solar-pow Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:14:40 +0200 Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/a-ray-of-hope-eu-governments-gathering-to-plan-way-out-of-fossil-fuel-reliance http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/a-ray-of-hope-eu-governments-gathering-to-plan-way-out-of-fossil-fuel-reliance Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:29 +0200 Energy crises could be a thing of the past if reliable, cheap and abundant clean energy is given precedence over fossil fuels. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/spains-donkey-firefighters-who-havent-let-donana-burn-for-a-decade http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/spains-donkey-firefighters-who-havent-let-donana-burn-for-a-decade Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:59:37 +0200 Several projects in Doñana, Galicia and Catalonia employ donkeys to clear forests and reduce plant fuel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/oldest-gorilla-in-captivity-celebrates-69th-birthday-in-berlin-zoo http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/oldest-gorilla-in-captivity-celebrates-69th-birthday-in-berlin-zoo Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:01 +0200 Arriving in Berlin in 1959, the western lowland gorilla has far outlived the typical 35-40 year wild lifespan through specialised care. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/almost-like-lake-como-germany-transforms-former-coal-mines-into-europes-largest-lake-lands http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/almost-like-lake-como-germany-transforms-former-coal-mines-into-europes-largest-lake-lands Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:44:38 +0200 Eastern Germany's mega complex of artificial lakes created from disused coal mines will reach a new milestone this summer. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/chernobyl-could-face-catastrophic-collapse-as-repairs-stall-following-russian-drone-strike http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/chernobyl-could-face-catastrophic-collapse-as-repairs-stall-following-russian-drone-strike Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:40:07 +0200 Failure to repair the protective structure around the nuclear site could unleash 'highly radioactive dust' that 'does not recognise borders', experts warn. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/worlds-rarest-lizards-were-on-the-brink-of-extinction-until-new-zealand-conservationists-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/worlds-rarest-lizards-were-on-the-brink-of-extinction-until-new-zealand-conservationists-s Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:42 +0200 The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/hungary-election-promises-renewable-energy-investment-and-foreign-factory-crackdowns http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/hungary-election-promises-renewable-energy-investment-and-foreign-factory-crackdowns Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:39:22 +0200 Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/mezcal-is-a-way-of-life-for-mexican-communities-but-its-popularity-is-costing-the-earth http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/mezcal-is-a-way-of-life-for-mexican-communities-but-its-popularity-is-costing-the-earth Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:48 +0200 Mezcal production in Mexico has gone from about 1 million litres in 2010 to more than 11 million in 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/10/portugals-plastic-recycling-rates-lag-behind-european-targets-but-a-new-scheme-aims-to-cha http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/10/portugals-plastic-recycling-rates-lag-behind-european-targets-but-a-new-scheme-aims-to-cha Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:37:32 +0200 Portugal has one of the lowest utilisation rates for recycled materials in the EU, at only three per cent in 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/in-finland-the-worlds-first-facility-to-bury-nuclear-waste-is-set-to-begin-operations http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/in-finland-the-worlds-first-facility-to-bury-nuclear-waste-is-set-to-begin-operations Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:44:58 +0200 Onkalo is the world's first facility for permanently disposing radioactive spent nuclear fuel. It is expected to operate until the 2120s. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/the-sand-has-gone-portugals-111m-plan-as-winter-storms-see-beaches-retreat-up-to-20-metres http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/the-sand-has-gone-portugals-111m-plan-as-winter-storms-see-beaches-retreat-up-to-20-metres Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:31:10 +0200 Portuguese authorities have earmarked €111 million for coastal restoration and protection. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/breast-implants-baby-toys-paint-the-surprising-everyday-sources-of-microplastics http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/breast-implants-baby-toys-paint-the-surprising-everyday-sources-of-microplastics Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:07 +0200 The report also found that some climate technology could actually make microplastic exposure worse. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/life-goes-on-ukrainians-find-relief-and-joy-by-releasing-endangered-bats-rescued-from-the- http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/life-goes-on-ukrainians-find-relief-and-joy-by-releasing-endangered-bats-rescued-from-the- Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:21:13 +0200 'We're all living in war time, and everyone has their own struggles, but we are doing what we know best'. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/as-greece-battles-illegal-fishing-new-digital-platform-aims-to-step-up-protection-of-marin http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/as-greece-battles-illegal-fishing-new-digital-platform-aims-to-step-up-protection-of-marin Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:03:33 +0200 Greek authorities have imposed strict seasonal regulations on fishing and prohibited certain types of fishing gear. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/germany-has-become-a-leader-in-plug-in-solar-whats-taking-other-european-countries-so-long http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/germany-has-become-a-leader-in-plug-in-solar-whats-taking-other-european-countries-so-long Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:17 +0200 The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany.