Earth News | Euronews RSS http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:25:18 +0200 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:25:18 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png Earth News | Euronews RSS http://www.euronews.com Europeans are making the most of cheap solar panels – by creating green garden fences http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/europeans-are-making-the-most-of-cheap-solar-panels-by-creating-green-garden-fences http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/europeans-are-making-the-most-of-cheap-solar-panels-by-creating-green-garden-fences Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:20 +0200 Solar fences are gaining ground in Europe, as households continue to invest in renewables amid the war on Iran. 'It belongs to all of us': How the High Seas Treaty is shaping global waters http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/it-belongs-to-all-of-us-how-the-high-seas-treaty-is-shaping-global-waters http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/it-belongs-to-all-of-us-how-the-high-seas-treaty-is-shaping-global-waters Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:02:34 +0200 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. ‘Held hostage’ by fossil fuels: How oil-rich nations influenced the UN climate conference in Bonn http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/held-hostage-by-fossil-fuels-how-oil-rich-nations-influenced-the-un-climate-conference-in- http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/held-hostage-by-fossil-fuels-how-oil-rich-nations-influenced-the-un-climate-conference-in- Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:26:30 +0200 Experts warn that fossil fuel interests and 'attacks on science' have stalled one of the most contentious climate debates once again. 'Explosive cocktail': El Niño raises fears of summer wildfires in Portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/explosive-cocktail-el-nino-raises-fears-of-summer-wildfires-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/explosive-cocktail-el-nino-raises-fears-of-summer-wildfires-in-portugal Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:37:39 +0200 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. Gas expansion in the guise of security: Is Europe making the energy crisis permanent? http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/gas-expansion-in-the-guise-of-security-is-europe-making-the-energy-crisis-permanent http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/gas-expansion-in-the-guise-of-security-is-europe-making-the-energy-crisis-permanent Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:02:59 +0200 Flexible power and energy security are being used to lock Europe deeper into fossil fuels, a new report warns. Electrification, climate finance and Just Transition: Key outcomes of Bonn Climate Change Conference http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/held-hostage-by-fossil-fuels-what-was-actually-achieved-at-the-un-climate-conference-in-bo http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/held-hostage-by-fossil-fuels-what-was-actually-achieved-at-the-un-climate-conference-in-bo Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:01:19 +0200 Despite backsliding on some commitments, the UN climate conference showed glimmers of hope ahead of COP31. Heatwaves in France cause around 5,400 deaths a year. Vulnerable communities are hit first http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/heatwaves-in-france-around-5400-deaths-a-year-and-unequal-exposure-to-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/heatwaves-in-france-around-5400-deaths-a-year-and-unequal-exposure-to-heat Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:37:03 +0200 Two studies warn of the health impact of heatwaves in France, with worsening risks in poorly adapted housing and the most deprived areas. Glow-in-the-dark plants warn of crop pests http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/glow-in-the-dark-plants-warn-of-crop-pests http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/glow-in-the-dark-plants-warn-of-crop-pests Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:55:43 +0200 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. Paris opens canal to swimmers after ban didn't work during last heatwave http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/paris-city-hall-opens-swimming-in-canal-saint-martin-ahead-of-new-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/paris-city-hall-opens-swimming-in-canal-saint-martin-ahead-of-new-heatwave Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:01:14 +0200 The city would rather make canal swimming safe rather than spending time pulling people out of the water, says Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire. Activists denounce Israeli miner ICL in Spain and its links to white phosphorus http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/activists-denounce-israeli-miner-icl-in-spain-and-its-links-to-white-phosphorus http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/activists-denounce-israeli-miner-icl-in-spain-and-its-links-to-white-phosphorus Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:01:59 +0200 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. Tracking chips for palm trees: Seville acts after theft of ten specimens http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/tracking-chips-for-palm-trees-seville-acts-after-theft-of-ten-specimens http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/tracking-chips-for-palm-trees-seville-acts-after-theft-of-ten-specimens Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:15:38 +0200 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. 'I'll have to buy new nets': Killer pufferfish are devastating Crete's fishing industry http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/ill-have-to-buy-new-nets-killer-pufferfish-are-devastating-cretes-fishing-industry http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/ill-have-to-buy-new-nets-killer-pufferfish-are-devastating-cretes-fishing-industry Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:27:40 +0200 Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their lethal toxin. Spain’s renewables revolution is paying off: Electricity bills are lower despite energy crisis http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spains-renewables-revolution-is-paying-off-electricity-bills-are-lower-despite-energy-cris http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spains-renewables-revolution-is-paying-off-electricity-bills-are-lower-despite-energy-cris Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:52 +0200 Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy. Countries pledge €3.4bn for climate adaptation, biodiversity protection and water security http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/countries-pledge-34bn-for-climate-adaptation-biodiversity-protection-and-water-security http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/countries-pledge-34bn-for-climate-adaptation-biodiversity-protection-and-water-security Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:37:59 +0200 Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. Heat warning as temperatures in Portugal could reach 45°C following St Anthony's day http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/st-anthonys-day-brings-heat-and-ideal-conditions-for-a-dip-in-the-sea http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/st-anthonys-day-brings-heat-and-ideal-conditions-for-a-dip-in-the-sea Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:45:16 +0200 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. EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/eu-monitor-warns-of-new-normal-following-record-temperatures-in-may http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/eu-monitor-warns-of-new-normal-following-record-temperatures-in-may Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:45:33 +0200 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. Who gets a seat at the table? UN climate conference accused of shrinking civic space and visa delays http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/who-gets-a-seat-at-the-table-un-climate-talks-slammed-over-visa-delays-and-shrinking-civic http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/who-gets-a-seat-at-the-table-un-climate-talks-slammed-over-visa-delays-and-shrinking-civic Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:30:52 +0200 Climate activists and members of the press are facing unprecedented barriers to one of the most important environmental conferences of the year. NASA astronaut films Southern Lights from SpaceX Dragon spacecraft http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/nasa-astronaut-films-southern-lights-from-spacex-dragon-spacecraft http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/nasa-astronaut-films-southern-lights-from-spacex-dragon-spacecraft Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:25:29 +0200 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. Plug-in solar is soaring across Europe – but is it better than traditional rooftop panels? http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/plug-in-solar-is-set-to-soar-across-europe-but-is-it-better-than-traditional-rooftop-panel http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/plug-in-solar-is-set-to-soar-across-europe-but-is-it-better-than-traditional-rooftop-panel Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:54 +0200 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. Fossil fuel imports have dropped across the EU since war on Iran - except in these three countries http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/fossil-fuel-imports-have-dropped-across-the-eu-since-war-on-iran-except-in-these-three-cou http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/fossil-fuel-imports-have-dropped-across-the-eu-since-war-on-iran-except-in-these-three-cou Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:58 +0200 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". How solar has saved Europe €136 million per day since the start of the Iran war http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/solar-saved-europe-3bn-in-fossil-fuel-imports-in-march-which-country-is-leading-the-way http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/solar-saved-europe-3bn-in-fossil-fuel-imports-in-march-which-country-is-leading-the-way Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:01:37 +0200 A new analysis found that Europe’s existing solar fleet has already saved the continent billions in 2026. Be less polite: How to cut your AI impact as UN report reveals data centre energy use rivals nations http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/be-less-polite-how-to-cut-your-ai-impact-as-un-report-reveals-data-centre-energy-use-rival http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/be-less-polite-how-to-cut-your-ai-impact-as-un-report-reveals-data-centre-energy-use-rival Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:44:41 +0200 "That extra ‘please’ you put there can make a huge difference,” says one of the report's authors. 'Murcia deploys Military Emergencies Unit to Espuña fire and calls for better coordination' http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/murcia-deploys-military-emergencies-unit-to-espuna-fire-and-calls-for-better-coordination http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/murcia-deploys-military-emergencies-unit-to-espuna-fire-and-calls-for-better-coordination Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:23:44 +0200 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. Spanish waters hit 'historic records' in May after extreme heatwave http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/spanish-waters-hit-historic-records-in-may-after-extreme-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/spanish-waters-hit-historic-records-in-may-after-extreme-heatwave Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:47:28 +0200 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. A €100 billion queue: Why Europeans are waiting years for clean energy http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/a-100-billion-queue-why-europeans-are-waiting-years-for-clean-energy http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/a-100-billion-queue-why-europeans-are-waiting-years-for-clean-energy Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:22 +0200 Providing affordable clean energy to Europeans has become an “absolute obstacle course” due to the continent’s congested grid. Germany is a leader in renewables, so why does it have one of the highest EU electricity prices? http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/germany-is-a-leader-in-renewables-so-why-does-it-have-one-of-the-highest-eu-electricity-pr http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/germany-is-a-leader-in-renewables-so-why-does-it-have-one-of-the-highest-eu-electricity-pr Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:02:41 +0200 Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels. Amur tigers released into the wild in Kazakhstan to help restore the extinct Turan species http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/31/amur-tigers-released-into-the-wild-in-kazakhstan-to-help-restore-the-extinct-turan-species http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/31/amur-tigers-released-into-the-wild-in-kazakhstan-to-help-restore-the-extinct-turan-species Sun, 31 May 2026 14:40:38 +0200 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. Inside the month-long expedition to try and protect Europe’s elusive ‘Banana Hole’ http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/inside-the-month-long-expedition-to-try-and-protect-europes-elusive-banana-hole http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/inside-the-month-long-expedition-to-try-and-protect-europes-elusive-banana-hole Fri, 29 May 2026 16:34:19 +0200 The ‘Banana Hole’ has been described as a “living library” of our planet’s history - but its future is at risk. ‘Ghost farms’ have been polluting Greece’s waters for years. Now, things are changing http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/ghost-farms-have-been-polluting-greeces-waters-for-years-now-things-are-changing http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/ghost-farms-have-been-polluting-greeces-waters-for-years-now-things-are-changing Fri, 29 May 2026 10:18:06 +0200 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'. A ‘brutal reminder of climate change’: Europe’s May heatwave sparks UN calls to shift to clean power http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/a-brutal-reminder-of-climate-change-europes-may-heatwave-sparks-un-calls-to-shift-to-clean http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/a-brutal-reminder-of-climate-change-europes-may-heatwave-sparks-un-calls-to-shift-to-clean Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:48 +0200 The United Nations is warning that the main culprit behind Europe's blistering temperatures is the world's "addiction" to burning fossil fuels. Record May heat puts France’s climate preparations to the test as heat dome swelters Europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/record-may-heat-puts-frances-climate-preparation-to-the-test-as-heat-dome-swelters-europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/record-may-heat-puts-frances-climate-preparation-to-the-test-as-heat-dome-swelters-europe Tue, 26 May 2026 11:40:54 +0200 France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome. Can heat pumps cool down your home and how do they compare to air conditioning units? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/can-heat-pumps-cool-down-your-home-and-how-do-they-compare-to-air-conditioning-units http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/can-heat-pumps-cool-down-your-home-and-how-do-they-compare-to-air-conditioning-units Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:47 +0200 Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave? 'We can halt warming – and we must': IPCC scientist on why Europe keeps choosing fossil fuels http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/we-can-halt-warming-and-we-must-ipcc-scientist-on-why-europe-keeps-choosing-fossil-fuels http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/we-can-halt-warming-and-we-must-ipcc-scientist-on-why-europe-keeps-choosing-fossil-fuels Tue, 26 May 2026 06:32:17 +0200 'Budapest will also hit 50°C, the only question is when', predicts Hungarian climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at CEU. What is a heat dome? Why Europe is sweltering under record-breaking May temperatures http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/what-is-a-heat-dome-why-europe-is-sweltering-under-record-breaking-may-temperatures http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/what-is-a-heat-dome-why-europe-is-sweltering-under-record-breaking-may-temperatures Mon, 25 May 2026 16:27:47 +0200 “What we used to call a July phenomenon is now arriving in mid-May", according to one weather forecaster. From fur to data: How eDNA is revolutionising wildlife monitoring in Africa http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/from-fur-to-data-how-edna-is-revolutionising-wildlife-monitoring-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/from-fur-to-data-how-edna-is-revolutionising-wildlife-monitoring-in-africa Mon, 25 May 2026 15:30:46 +0200 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. Three times Lake Constance: Europe's largest underground drinking water reserve http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/three-times-lake-constance-europes-largest-underground-drinking-water-reserve http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/three-times-lake-constance-europes-largest-underground-drinking-water-reserve Mon, 25 May 2026 07:30:54 +0200 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. Vertical gardens are a practical – and beautiful – way to cool down cities http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/vertical-gardens-are-a-practical-and-beautiful-way-to-cool-down-cities http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/vertical-gardens-are-a-practical-and-beautiful-way-to-cool-down-cities Mon, 25 May 2026 07:02:22 +0200 Vertical garden expert Ignacio Solano has spent years studying tropical ecosystems from Colombia to Madagascar. Wildlife webcams: Why fans love the drama of wild animals in their natural habitats http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/nature-webcams-a-digital-window-on-spains-wildlife http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/nature-webcams-a-digital-window-on-spains-wildlife Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:43 +0200 Live broadcasts from national parks and protected areas are booming in Spain. Once a tool for science and outreach, they are now a new digital pastime. Europe's biggest beach: endless sand on Germany's North Sea coast http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/24/europes-biggest-beach-endless-sand-on-germanys-north-sea-coast http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/24/europes-biggest-beach-endless-sand-on-germanys-north-sea-coast Sun, 24 May 2026 08:30:16 +0200 A sandbank the size of 1,400 football pitches: Kniepsand on the North Frisian island of Amrum looks like a slice of desert and shields the island, while its vast beach could give tourism further inland a boost. Heat, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/heat-rain-and-saharan-dust-hit-portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/heat-rain-and-saharan-dust-hit-portugal Sat, 23 May 2026 11:56:59 +0200 The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere forecasts above-average weekend temperatures for the time of year, with rain and thunderstorms, as a tropical air mass carrying Saharan dust approaches the Iberian Peninsula. Carbon-capturing bison and bill-slashing renewables: Positive environmental stories from 2026 http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/carbon-sucking-fungi-and-forever-chemical-crackdowns-positive-environmental-stories-from-2 http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/carbon-sucking-fungi-and-forever-chemical-crackdowns-positive-environmental-stories-from-2 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:45:18 +0200 Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. ‘Exceptionally high’ temperatures to hit parts of Europe. Which city can cope the best? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/exceptionally-high-temperatures-to-hit-parts-of-europe-this-weekend-which-city-can-cope-th http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/exceptionally-high-temperatures-to-hit-parts-of-europe-this-weekend-which-city-can-cope-th Fri, 22 May 2026 12:34:59 +0200 Experts warn that European cities are “calibrated to the old calendar", meaning they’re struggling to adapt to soaring spring temperatures. 'Turning crisis into opportunity': How Lithuania became a wild card for the EU's clean energy race http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/turning-crisis-into-opportunity-how-lithuania-became-a-wild-card-for-the-eus-clean-energy- http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/turning-crisis-into-opportunity-how-lithuania-became-a-wild-card-for-the-eus-clean-energy- Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:49 +0200 Lithuania’s rapid deployment of wind and solar power is helping the country strengthen its energy resilience and end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels. Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/petrostates-tried-to-squash-this-historic-climate-ruling-the-un-just-voted-to-back-it http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/petrostates-tried-to-squash-this-historic-climate-ruling-the-un-just-voted-to-back-it Thu, 21 May 2026 11:41:33 +0200 Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling. 'Highly explosive' whale Timmy to be towed out to sea http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/highly-explosive-whale-timmy-to-be-towed-out-to-sea http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/highly-explosive-whale-timmy-to-be-towed-out-to-sea Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:54 +0200 The dead humpback whale 'Timmy' off the Danish coast is at risk of exploding. Authorities now plan to tow it out to open sea. ‘Colossal profits’: Christian leaders lambast fossil fuel giants as they demand EU windfall tax http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/colossal-profits-christian-leaders-lambast-fossil-fuel-giants-as-they-demand-eu-windfall-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/colossal-profits-christian-leaders-lambast-fossil-fuel-giants-as-they-demand-eu-windfall-t Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:36 +0200 “Europe holds a historic duty and opportunity to lead the transition to a new era away from fossil fuels”, say faith groups from across the EU. Inside Portugal’s huge operation to beat wildfires with Black Hawks, bulldozers and firefighters http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/storms-set-stage-for-wildfires-how-portugal-plans-to-face-a-terrible-summer http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/storms-set-stage-for-wildfires-how-portugal-plans-to-face-a-terrible-summer Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:35 +0200 The public are being asked to 'do their part' by clearing tinder from around their homes. Major new gas deal promises ‘flexible’ power – but is it locking Europe into more fossil fuels? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/major-new-gas-deal-promises-flexible-power-but-is-it-locking-europe-into-more-fossil-fuels http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/major-new-gas-deal-promises-flexible-power-but-is-it-locking-europe-into-more-fossil-fuels Wed, 20 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200 Campaigners are questioning whether French TotalEnergies and Czech EPH’s partnership will really improve Europe’s energy security. ‘Devastating’: Orca whales rescued from performing in France destined for Spanish zoo http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/devastating-orca-whales-rescued-from-performing-in-france-destined-for-spanish-zoo http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/devastating-orca-whales-rescued-from-performing-in-france-destined-for-spanish-zoo Tue, 19 May 2026 07:30:26 +0200 Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”. EU households could save ‘more than €2,200’ every year by switching to heat pumps and EVs http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/18/eu-households-could-save-more-than-2200-every-year-by-switching-to-heat-pumps-and-evs http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/18/eu-households-could-save-more-than-2200-every-year-by-switching-to-heat-pumps-and-evs Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Electrification is the “most powerful tool” to protect Europeans from fossil fuel energy shocks, according to a new analysis.