https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:33:14 +0100 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:33:14 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/eu-and-uk-set-to-link-carbon-markets-in-major-post-brexit-deal https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/eu-and-uk-set-to-link-carbon-markets-in-major-post-brexit-deal Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:53:16 +0100 The agreement to link EU and UK carbon markets, expected to be announced at the 20 November summit, could spare manufacturers additional carbon border charges, but critics warn that closer alignment could drive up costs for British industry. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/europes-climate-tax-risks-opening-a-new-trade-war-with-india-at-cop31 https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/europes-climate-tax-risks-opening-a-new-trade-war-with-india-at-cop31 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:58:23 +0100 The EU's diplomatic stance at COP31 summit is complicated by its own political retreat on climate policy and growing global opposition to its carbon border tax. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/cautious-optimism-for-renewed-us-engagement-on-climate-as-delegation-heads-to-cop31 https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/cautious-optimism-for-renewed-us-engagement-on-climate-as-delegation-heads-to-cop31 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:33:57 +0100 Delegation members plan to "explore opportunities for renewed US engagement on climate, energy, and economic policy" at the UN summit. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/how-teeth-from-a-centuries-old-cemetery-can-teach-us-about-climate-shocks-and-disease https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/how-teeth-from-a-centuries-old-cemetery-can-teach-us-about-climate-shocks-and-disease Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:02:39 +0100 Scientists say that climate shocks may have been ‘overlooked’ when researching certain diseases in the Industrial Revolution. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/just-six-climate-actions-could-save-16-million-lives-a-year-who-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/just-six-climate-actions-could-save-16-million-lives-a-year-who-says Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:16:07 +0100 The WHO is urging governments to scale up six measures to tackle the health impacts of climate change, saying they could save millions of lives while delivering major economic benefits. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/the-transition-is-inevitable-brazil-releases-first-global-roadmap-for-phasing-out-fossil-f https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/the-transition-is-inevitable-brazil-releases-first-global-roadmap-for-phasing-out-fossil-f Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:31:05 +0100 Countries have been urged to start planning now for the 'urgent, inevitable' – yet voluntary – phaseout of coal, oil and gas. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/us-midterms-and-climate-could-trump-loss-be-a-win-for-energy-bills-renewables-and-emission https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/us-midterms-and-climate-could-trump-loss-be-a-win-for-energy-bills-renewables-and-emission Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:32:17 +0100 “While climate was rarely on the ballot by name, Trump’s anti-climate policies shaped the outcome.” https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/the-forest-is-an-act-of-love-italys-truffle-hunters-step-in-to-save-drought-hit-harvests https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/the-forest-is-an-act-of-love-italys-truffle-hunters-step-in-to-save-drought-hit-harvests Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:02:15 +0100 Reforestation can help lower soil temperatures, retain moisture and reduce erosion in woodlands where climate change is shrinking truffle harvests. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/study-suggests-human-driven-climate-change-may-have-halted-onset-of-a-new-ice-age https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/study-suggests-human-driven-climate-change-may-have-halted-onset-of-a-new-ice-age Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:05:43 +0100 Canadian researchers have studied changes in the vast Barnes Glacier over the last 3,000 years. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/canadian-minister-stops-short-of-endorsing-eu-carbon-tax-as-energy-alliance-deepens https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/canadian-minister-stops-short-of-endorsing-eu-carbon-tax-as-energy-alliance-deepens Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:30:18 +0100 The Canadian climate Minister's reluctance to openly commit to cooperation with the EU on its climate policy stems from the fact that Ottawa is effectively seeking an exemption from the bloc's carbon border tax, according to a December 2025 internal document seen by Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/bolivia-declares-national-emergency-over-el-nino-as-drought-hits-over-78000-families https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/bolivia-declares-national-emergency-over-el-nino-as-drought-hits-over-78000-families Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:29:09 +0100 Drought is already affecting more than 78,000 families in seven regions of the country. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/europes-crumbling-coastlines-face-a-800-billion-crisis-is-it-time-to-move-inland https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/europes-crumbling-coastlines-face-a-800-billion-crisis-is-it-time-to-move-inland Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:02:54 +0100 Economic losses from coastal erosion exceed €1 billion per year across 28 European countries https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/why-would-we-want-to-leave-fiji-islanders-work-on-climate-resilience-to-avoid-relocation https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/why-would-we-want-to-leave-fiji-islanders-work-on-climate-resilience-to-avoid-relocation Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:02:33 +0100 Residents of Fiji's tiny Serua Island have rejected calls to relocate, instead opting to renovate flimsy coastal homes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/madeira-scientists-study-how-marine-protection-is-restoring-ocean-life https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/madeira-scientists-study-how-marine-protection-is-restoring-ocean-life Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:49:47 +0100 Nearly 200 scientists are studying the marine environment off Madeira's Desertas Islands. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/what-is-canadas-climate-track-record-as-it-seeks-to-become-eu-associate-member https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/what-is-canadas-climate-track-record-as-it-seeks-to-become-eu-associate-member Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:32:14 +0100 Critics say there is a stark contrast between PM Mark Carney's international reputation as a climate champion and his domestic drive to expand oil and gas production. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/trucker-strikes-emptied-my-local-supermarkets-shelves-could-this-one-change-make-the-diffe https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/trucker-strikes-emptied-my-local-supermarkets-shelves-could-this-one-change-make-the-diffe Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:02:56 +0100 I didn’t think a trucker strike would really affect me - until supermarkets and petrol pumps were empty. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/climate-change-should-be-declared-health-emergency-as-health-risks-can-no-longer-be-ignore https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/climate-change-should-be-declared-health-emergency-as-health-risks-can-no-longer-be-ignore Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:05:57 +0100 Climate change should be declared a global health emergency as its impacts intensify faster than action to address them, authors of a major new report warn. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/profiteering-from-pain-investments-of-super-rich-fuel-climate-crisis-and-capitalise-on-rec https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/profiteering-from-pain-investments-of-super-rich-fuel-climate-crisis-and-capitalise-on-rec Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:02:35 +0100 Climate pledges fall short as Oxfam exposes how the super-rich profit from disaster. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/292-metre-monster-fish-german-angler-lands-giant-catfish-from-polish-reservoir https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/292-metre-monster-fish-german-angler-lands-giant-catfish-from-polish-reservoir Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:15:10 +0100 Oliver Schäfer from the Eifel and his fishing partner landed a 2.92-metre catfish at a tournament in Poland. The fish is already well known among anglers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/lula-wins-brazil-election-after-cutting-amazon-deforestation-to-record-low https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/lula-wins-brazil-election-after-cutting-amazon-deforestation-to-record-low Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:15:46 +0100 Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon – but far-right gains threaten progress. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/should-europe-ban-meat-advertisements-we-asked-a-climate-psychologist-to-find-out-what-wou https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/should-europe-ban-meat-advertisements-we-asked-a-climate-psychologist-to-find-out-what-wou Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:02:08 +0100 As climate scientists call for a transition to plant-rich diets, could Europe’s streets lose their juicy burger billboards? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/a-year-ahead-of-the-wrecking-ball-scientists-find-new-clue-to-predict-when-el-nino-will-st https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/a-year-ahead-of-the-wrecking-ball-scientists-find-new-clue-to-predict-when-el-nino-will-st Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:31 +0200 Predicting El Niño a year in advance could help communities and decision makers better prepare for the weather phenomenon's impact. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/europe-just-had-its-deadliest-summer-which-country-was-hit-the-hardest-by-extreme-heat https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/europe-just-had-its-deadliest-summer-which-country-was-hit-the-hardest-by-extreme-heat Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:02:09 +0200 Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/eib-to-double-climate-funding-to-30bn-as-extreme-weather-costs-soar https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/eib-to-double-climate-funding-to-30bn-as-extreme-weather-costs-soar Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:46 +0200 The European Investment Bank's €30 billion for climate financing reflects a shift from climate mitigation to economic protection -- and comes a week before the European Commission is due to present its own climate resilience plan. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/meps-side-with-industry-in-vote-to-delay-methane-rules https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/meps-side-with-industry-in-vote-to-delay-methane-rules Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:11:46 +0200 EU lawmakers say their position balances climate ambitions with easing supplies – at a time of turmoil in energy security. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/what-is-spains-dana-weather-phenomenon-and-is-climate-change-making-it-worse https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/what-is-spains-dana-weather-phenomenon-and-is-climate-change-making-it-worse Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:08:45 +0200 A DANA caused the deadly flooding in Valencia in 2024 which killed 200 people. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/tourist-attractions-shut-and-cattle-starving-how-el-nino-is-wreaking-havoc-around-the-worl https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/tourist-attractions-shut-and-cattle-starving-how-el-nino-is-wreaking-havoc-around-the-worl Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:02:48 +0200 El Niño is combining with climate change to drive extreme weather conditions around the globe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/18/southern-valencia-coast-on-alert-as-storm-adam-may-dump-300-mm-of-rain-in-12-hours https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/18/southern-valencia-coast-on-alert-as-storm-adam-may-dump-300-mm-of-rain-in-12-hours Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:11:13 +0200 The peak of this new DANA will come between Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain to Ibiza and Formentera and also to Alicante, Murcia and Almeria. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/europes-sponge-cities-are-turning-rain-from-waste-into-a-valuable-resource https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/europes-sponge-cities-are-turning-rain-from-waste-into-a-valuable-resource Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:01:57 +0200 The EU is creating a ‘Sponge Facility’ to help implement nature-based projects that aim to make cities less prone to droughts and floods. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/doomsday-glacier-will-keep-melting-even-if-oceans-cool-heres-why-cutting-emissions-still-m https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/doomsday-glacier-will-keep-melting-even-if-oceans-cool-heres-why-cutting-emissions-still-m Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:02:15 +0200 The total collapse of Thwaites Glacier, known as the Doomsday Glacier, would contribute an estimated 65cm to global sea level rise. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/it-melts-all-sides-slovenia-takes-drastic-measures-to-stop-its-last-glacier-from-vanishing https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/it-melts-all-sides-slovenia-takes-drastic-measures-to-stop-its-last-glacier-from-vanishing Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:14 +0200 Locals say ‘unique ecosystems’ are vanishing and rivers are losing water as Slovenia’s last glacier melts away. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/el-nino-vs-climate-change-which-had-more-influence-over-the-powerful-hurricane-polo https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/el-nino-vs-climate-change-which-had-more-influence-over-the-powerful-hurricane-polo Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:27:18 +0200 El Niño turbocharged the Pacific hurricane – but climate change had an even greater impact, scientists find. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/mont-blanc-rises-by-almost-two-metres-now-standing-at-480747-metres https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/mont-blanc-rises-by-almost-two-metres-now-standing-at-480747-metres Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:39:46 +0200 An altitude that "is close to the historical value" measured at the end of the 19th century, but still not enough to draw conclusions about the effects of global warming. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/mont-blanc-new-french-measurements-summit-grows-to-4807m https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/mont-blanc-new-french-measurements-summit-grows-to-4807m Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:12:34 +0200 New measurements from Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc show Western Europe's highest peak at 4,807.47 metres, almost two metres higher than in 2023. Experts say the change is due to the thickness of the snow and ice cap. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/eus-methane-rules-face-two-year-delay-sparking-environmental-backlash https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/eus-methane-rules-face-two-year-delay-sparking-environmental-backlash Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:18:58 +0200 Environmentalists warn that delaying EU methane rules will do little to lower energy prices, accusing Brussels of using energy security and competitiveness to justify weakening the Green Deal. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/when-will-el-nino-peak-and-end-a-full-timeline-of-the-weather-phenomenon-taking-the-world- https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/when-will-el-nino-peak-and-end-a-full-timeline-of-the-weather-phenomenon-taking-the-world- Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:02:03 +0200 A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/hungarys-2026-drought-is-the-countrys-most-severe-in-126-years-data-shows https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/hungarys-2026-drought-is-the-countrys-most-severe-in-126-years-data-shows Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:33:15 +0200 The central European nation has been facing a critical water shortage following a drought that began in the second half of 2025. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/el-nino-could-weaken-the-polar-vortex-does-a-scorching-summer-mean-a-freezing-winter https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/el-nino-could-weaken-the-polar-vortex-does-a-scorching-summer-mean-a-freezing-winter Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:02:41 +0200 El Niño’s European weather impacts tend to be indirect and less severe than in the tropics. But experts warn it could weaken the polar vortex. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/italians-and-czechs-push-brussels-to-ease-green-rules-as-energy-crisis-hits-industry https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/italians-and-czechs-push-brussels-to-ease-green-rules-as-energy-crisis-hits-industry Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:05:16 +0200 Rome and Prague have joined forces to protect industry ahead of the EU leaders' summit in Brussels next week. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/eu-to-put-energy-security-at-heart-of-cop31-push-for-faster-green-transition https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/eu-to-put-energy-security-at-heart-of-cop31-push-for-faster-green-transition Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:33:54 +0200 EU ministers are set to confirm their commitment to the green transition despite soaring energy prices and supply concerns, according to a draft COP31 position seen by Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/the-caspian-sea-has-been-shrinking-for-decades-now-a-new-island-has-emerged https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/the-caspian-sea-has-been-shrinking-for-decades-now-a-new-island-has-emerged Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:02:49 +0200 Scientists warn that parts of the northern Caspian could face an Aral Sea-like scenario, while climate change and human water use are adding pressure on the region. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/climate-damage-already-locked-in-but-these-10-insights-show-our-future-is-still-being-deci https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/climate-damage-already-locked-in-but-these-10-insights-show-our-future-is-still-being-deci Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:14:02 +0200 From rising sea levels to food systems fuelling climate change – experts have laid out 10 insights that require urgent action. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/coral-reefs-are-bleaching-in-extreme-heat-could-underwater-umbrellas-save-them https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/coral-reefs-are-bleaching-in-extreme-heat-could-underwater-umbrellas-save-them Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:02:27 +0200 Underwater shades could help corals survive extreme heat, but researchers stress that they’re not a catch-all solution. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/palermo-first-coffee-grown-and-harvested-in-italy-warmer-climate-is-changing-farming https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/palermo-first-coffee-grown-and-harvested-in-italy-warmer-climate-is-changing-farming Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:04:20 +0200 Rising temperatures now allow coffee to be grown in Italy. In Sicily, the Morettino family has completed its first harvest, showing how climate change is reshaping crops worldwide. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/a-little-known-greenhouse-gas-is-quietly-harming-half-of-europeans-this-italian-city-is-hi https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/a-little-known-greenhouse-gas-is-quietly-harming-half-of-europeans-this-italian-city-is-hi Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:02:42 +0200 People who suffer from asthma are the most at risk. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/climate-change-is-very-much-related-to-travel-costs-says-tourism-chief https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/climate-change-is-very-much-related-to-travel-costs-says-tourism-chief Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:44:04 +0200 European Travel Commission CEO Eduardo Santander says rising travel costs, labour shortages and climate change are putting pressure on Europe’s tourism industry. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/storms-are-intensifying-as-temperatures-rise-which-countries-are-most-at-risk https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/storms-are-intensifying-as-temperatures-rise-which-countries-are-most-at-risk Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:02:23 +0200 From colour-blindness to women’s clothing, early warning systems must ensure no one is left behind. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/godzilla-el-nino-to-be-the-strongest-in-living-memory-how-can-we-prepare-for-the-unavoidab https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/godzilla-el-nino-to-be-the-strongest-in-living-memory-how-can-we-prepare-for-the-unavoidab Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:02:15 +0200 El Niño can’t be stopped, but experts say better preparation and climate action could reduce the damage both now and in the future. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/new-map-shows-how-oil-slicks-are-smothering-our-oceans-with-one-hotspot-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/new-map-shows-how-oil-slicks-are-smothering-our-oceans-with-one-hotspot-in-europe Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:02:34 +0200 More than 90 per cent of the estimated oil pollution in the oceans occurs within national waters – including in protected areas. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/autumn-begins-but-summer-heat-lingers-in-portugal-catching-tourists-off-guard https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/autumn-begins-but-summer-heat-lingers-in-portugal-catching-tourists-off-guard Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:41 +0200 Autumn has arrived in Portugal, but the summer heat is still being felt. In Lisbon, 36 degrees surprised tourists who did not expect such atypical temperatures for this time of year.