http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:02:57 +0200 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:02:57 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/possibility-is-without-limit-japanese-inventor-teases-electricity-out-of-wine-soil-and-fre http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/possibility-is-without-limit-japanese-inventor-teases-electricity-out-of-wine-soil-and-fre Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:02:40 +0200 A Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/short-haul-electric-flights-could-be-a-european-reality-in-less-than-four-years http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/short-haul-electric-flights-could-be-a-european-reality-in-less-than-four-years Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:02:43 +0200 “Electric and hybrid flights are a core part of the solution to making short-haul travel more sustainable, and less dependent on imported jet fuel.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/inside-europes-ev-boom-are-we-prepared-for-more-than-a-million-batteries-to-reach-end-of-l http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/inside-europes-ev-boom-are-we-prepared-for-more-than-a-million-batteries-to-reach-end-of-l Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:10:57 +0200 Experts are calling for recycling technology to “rapidly expand” as millions of EV batteries are set to die in the coming years. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/this-scottish-startup-saves-wild-fish-by-replacing-them-with-omega-3-algae-fed-on-whisky-w http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/this-scottish-startup-saves-wild-fish-by-replacing-them-with-omega-3-algae-fed-on-whisky-w Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:02:04 +0200 Are farmed fish a sustainable choice? Many still depend on wild-caught fish for feed – algae grown on Scottish whisky industry waste could change that. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/02/solar-car-parks-could-cut-electricity-bills-by-3200-a-year-why-is-europe-so-resistant http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/02/solar-car-parks-could-cut-electricity-bills-by-3200-a-year-why-is-europe-so-resistant Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:37 +0200 Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/not-in-my-basement-why-has-germany-been-so-slow-to-adopt-smart-meters-and-whats-it-costing http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/not-in-my-basement-why-has-germany-been-so-slow-to-adopt-smart-meters-and-whats-it-costing Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:01:02 +0200 Only around five per cent of German households have a smart meter – compared to almost universal rollout in many other EU nations. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/europes-mega-landfill-in-the-alps-how-a-v-shaped-valley-became-a-u-shaped-one http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/europes-mega-landfill-in-the-alps-how-a-v-shaped-valley-became-a-u-shaped-one Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:02:45 +0200 The world’s largest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy has created a mega-landfill in the Alps. Can developers restore it sustainably? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/30/heres-the-salary-you-need-to-afford-a-1-million-home-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/30/heres-the-salary-you-need-to-afford-a-1-million-home-across-europe Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:55:17 +0200 A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/magical-material-how-europes-drought-struck-islands-could-soon-harvest-water-from-dry-air http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/magical-material-how-europes-drought-struck-islands-could-soon-harvest-water-from-dry-air Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:02:52 +0200 Europe’s tourist islands are facing severe water stress. Is tech that harvests water from dry air a solution? http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/why-germany-keeps-switching-off-its-solar-and-wind-farms-and-three-ways-to-stop-the-proble http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/why-germany-keeps-switching-off-its-solar-and-wind-farms-and-three-ways-to-stop-the-proble Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:22 +0200 Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/blackout-backup-and-earning-power-how-your-ev-could-help-you-out-in-a-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/blackout-backup-and-earning-power-how-your-ev-could-help-you-out-in-a-crisis Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:02:20 +0200 Power outages are becoming more common with the rise of extreme weather. An EV could save you from blackouts – and earn you money while you sleep. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-solar-panel-fires-including-how-to-reduce-the-risk http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-solar-panel-fires-including-how-to-reduce-the-risk Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:05 +0200 Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe? http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/wind-and-solar-power-stranded-in-europes-outdated-energy-grid-is-there-an-immediate-soluti http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/wind-and-solar-power-stranded-in-europes-outdated-energy-grid-is-there-an-immediate-soluti Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:57 +0200 “Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/the-great-bubble-barrier-how-air-bubbles-are-stopping-river-plastic-before-it-reaches-the- http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/the-great-bubble-barrier-how-air-bubbles-are-stopping-river-plastic-before-it-reaches-the- Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:02:47 +0200 Plastic pollution is flooding the world's rivers and seas – but one Dutch company says a curtain of air bubbles can stop it. Here's how. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/smart-meters-save-money-and-prevent-wasting-renewables-which-country-is-leading-europes-ro http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/smart-meters-save-money-and-prevent-wasting-renewables-which-country-is-leading-europes-ro Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:02:31 +0200 Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/costs-more-cools-more-eco-construction-keeps-buildings-cool-during-heatwaves http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/costs-more-cools-more-eco-construction-keeps-buildings-cool-during-heatwaves Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:30:51 +0200 Eco construction techniques keep buildings cool and produce less emissions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/cooling-your-home-and-lessening-eco-anxiety-what-are-the-hidden-benefits-of-rooftop-solar- http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/cooling-your-home-and-lessening-eco-anxiety-what-are-the-hidden-benefits-of-rooftop-solar- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:37 +0200 Solar panels have been proven to help keep houses cool during extreme temperatures and may even increase the value of your home. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/solar-mad-germans-turn-to-battery-storage-to-shield-themselves-against-fossil-fuel-price-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/solar-mad-germans-turn-to-battery-storage-to-shield-themselves-against-fossil-fuel-price-s Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:42 +0200 “Consumers have recognised how useful and profitable batteries are, especially in combination with solar systems, heat pumps and EVs.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/microplastic-filters-for-washing-machines-could-soon-be-mandatory-in-the-eu-how-do-they-wo http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/microplastic-filters-for-washing-machines-could-soon-be-mandatory-in-the-eu-how-do-they-wo Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:02:13 +0200 Every time you do laundry, your clothes shed microplastics. A Bristol startup has built a filter to stop them. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/even-a-five-year-old-can-do-it-collecting-river-water-samples-helps-map-life-on-10-of-eart http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/even-a-five-year-old-can-do-it-collecting-river-water-samples-helps-map-life-on-10-of-eart Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:02:21 +0200 Combatting wildlife decline, eDNA technology is turning simple water and soil samples into a global biodiversity map. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/solar-powered-fridges-are-boosting-farmers-incomes-by-50-while-cutting-food-waste http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/solar-powered-fridges-are-boosting-farmers-incomes-by-50-while-cutting-food-waste Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:52 +0200 Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/coal-power-has-lost-its-status-solar-power-outstrips-coal-in-us-despite-trumps-attacks http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/coal-power-has-lost-its-status-solar-power-outstrips-coal-in-us-despite-trumps-attacks Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:25 +0200 States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/is-europes-heatwave-bad-news-for-renewables-surge-in-solar-turns-power-prices-negative http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/is-europes-heatwave-bad-news-for-renewables-surge-in-solar-turns-power-prices-negative Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:38 +0200 Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/24/pee-for-the-planet-how-football-fans-are-tackling-swedens-fertiliser-problem-using-urine http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/24/pee-for-the-planet-how-football-fans-are-tackling-swedens-fertiliser-problem-using-urine Sun, 24 May 2026 07:02:48 +0200 Could pee hold the answer to Europe’s fertiliser crisis? Swedish football fans are taking to the toilets to find out. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/turkiye-emerges-as-a-european-renewables-leader-thanks-to-dune-esque-record-breaking-solar http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/turkiye-emerges-as-a-european-renewables-leader-thanks-to-dune-esque-record-breaking-solar Mon, 04 May 2026 07:02:01 +0200 Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/miracle-tree-removes-98-of-microplastics-from-drinking-water-outperforming-chemical-altern http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/miracle-tree-removes-98-of-microplastics-from-drinking-water-outperforming-chemical-altern Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:02:01 +0200 Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/05/transformation-into-life-your-dead-body-could-become-beautiful-soil-thanks-to-terramation http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/05/transformation-into-life-your-dead-body-could-become-beautiful-soil-thanks-to-terramation Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:02:10 +0200 Is rebirth on your mind this Easter? Human composting turns your body into ‘beautiful, stunning’ soil when you die. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/suddenly-energy-independence-feels-practical-europeans-are-building-mini-solar-farms-at-ho http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/suddenly-energy-independence-feels-practical-europeans-are-building-mini-solar-farms-at-ho Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:43 +0100 Many consumers want to know how long it will take them to make back the upfront costs of solar. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/africas-solar-boom-was-built-on-artificially-cheap-chinese-pricing-that-era-is-now-ending http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/africas-solar-boom-was-built-on-artificially-cheap-chinese-pricing-that-era-is-now-ending Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:32:00 +0100 Solar is Africa’s cheapest energy source. Changes to price incentives on Chinese imports could push prices up. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/nobel-prize-of-water-awarded-to-iranian-scientist-who-was-exiled-from-his-homeland http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/nobel-prize-of-water-awarded-to-iranian-scientist-who-was-exiled-from-his-homeland Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:15:19 +0100 The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/quiet-comfortable-and-low-emissions-how-this-flying-ferry-is-transforming-stockholms-water http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/quiet-comfortable-and-low-emissions-how-this-flying-ferry-is-transforming-stockholms-water Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:54 +0100 The Swedish capital’s hydrofoil electric ferry slashes emissions by up to 94%, according to a new report. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/bringing-back-extinct-species-is-the-most-exciting-thing-in-2026-says-colossal-founder-at- http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/bringing-back-extinct-species-is-the-most-exciting-thing-in-2026-says-colossal-founder-at- Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:13:09 +0100 De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences unveiled its 'bio vaults' at last week's World Governments Summit in Dubai. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/an-uber-on-rails-french-company-adapts-vans-to-train-tracks-to-revive-abandoned-networks http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/an-uber-on-rails-french-company-adapts-vans-to-train-tracks-to-revive-abandoned-networks Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:02:12 +0100 There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/24/trumps-rollbacks-made-2025-a-turbulent-year-for-clean-energy-so-why-are-experts-optimistic http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/24/trumps-rollbacks-made-2025-a-turbulent-year-for-clean-energy-so-why-are-experts-optimistic Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:05:07 +0100 “Trump’s effort to... harm clean energy just isn’t enough to offset the natural advantages it has,” says one expert. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/02/ai-and-drones-lead-global-fight-for-wildlife-in-samarkand-talks http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/02/ai-and-drones-lead-global-fight-for-wildlife-in-samarkand-talks Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:01:16 +0100 Experts at the 20th CITES Conference reveal wildlife crime worth up to €22B annually, putting 40,000+ species at risk and boosting tech monitoring efforts. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/26/this-north-sea-oil-field-is-being-repurposed-to-store-millions-of-tonnes-of-co2-beneath-th http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/26/this-north-sea-oil-field-is-being-repurposed-to-store-millions-of-tonnes-of-co2-beneath-th Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:54:44 +0100 When the project begins commercial operations next year, it is expected to become the European Union’s first fully-operational offshore CO2 storage site. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/zanzibars-solar-mamas-are-trained-as-technicians-to-help-light-up-communities http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/zanzibars-solar-mamas-are-trained-as-technicians-to-help-light-up-communities Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:02:32 +0100 Replacing smoky lamps with solar energy, local women are helping light homes and protect communities. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/solar-and-wind-power-overtake-coal-as-worlds-biggest-generator-of-electricity-report-finds http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/solar-and-wind-power-overtake-coal-as-worlds-biggest-generator-of-electricity-report-finds Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:40:05 +0200 The authors say it's a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/25/is-this-the-transport-of-the-future-madrid-tests-first-driverless-bus-made-in-spain http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/25/is-this-the-transport-of-the-future-madrid-tests-first-driverless-bus-made-in-spain Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:56 +0200 The Spanish capital has unveiled its first autonomous bus with passengers in Casa de Campo. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/meps-vote-for-report-pushing-auto-sector-to-recycle-of-end-of-use-parts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/meps-vote-for-report-pushing-auto-sector-to-recycle-of-end-of-use-parts Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:49:17 +0200 New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/05/algae-grown-on-dairy-effluent-cuts-mineral-fertiliser-use-by-25-scientists-say http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/05/algae-grown-on-dairy-effluent-cuts-mineral-fertiliser-use-by-25-scientists-say Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:54:20 +0200 Researchers are developing bio-based fertilisers that reduce pollution, save energy and could curb Europe’s reliance on Russian imports. One promising solution: algae grown on wastewater. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/25/can-lab-grown-oils-offer-a-sustainable-alternative-to-ingredients-linked-to-deforestation http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/25/can-lab-grown-oils-offer-a-sustainable-alternative-to-ingredients-linked-to-deforestation Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:09 +0200 Traditional palm and cocoa butter supply chains can take months. SMEY’s lab-grown oils cut that down to only 30 days. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/20/why-brussels-doesnt-hate-air-conditioning-but-europe-still-struggles-with-it http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/20/why-brussels-doesnt-hate-air-conditioning-but-europe-still-struggles-with-it Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:01:07 +0200 No, the EU hasn't banned air conditioning. So why do Europeans still resist it? Here's a policy look at Europe’s love-hate relationship with staying cool through the summer. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/23/can-ai-help-predict-landslides-scientists-are-training-it-to-respond-faster-to-cascading-d http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/23/can-ai-help-predict-landslides-scientists-are-training-it-to-respond-faster-to-cascading-d Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:01:21 +0200 The researchers’ AI flagged more than 7,000 landslides within just three hours following an earthquake last year. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/20/diy-plastic-recycling-made-easy-how-a-global-community-is-fighting-plastic-pollution http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/20/diy-plastic-recycling-made-easy-how-a-global-community-is-fighting-plastic-pollution Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:04:27 +0200 Around 1400 tonnes were recycled by the Precious Plastic community in one year. Could open-source tech help plastic recycling finally take off? http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/15/mushroom-corn-and-chappell-roans-seaweed-dress-when-will-biomaterials-go-mainstream http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/15/mushroom-corn-and-chappell-roans-seaweed-dress-when-will-biomaterials-go-mainstream Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:01:03 +0200 From mycelium leather to corn-based elastane, there have been many biomaterial breakthroughs in recent years. When will they become mainstream? http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/08/turbine-in-scotland-hits-very-significant-milestone-in-a-breakthrough-for-tidal-energy http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/08/turbine-in-scotland-hits-very-significant-milestone-in-a-breakthrough-for-tidal-energy Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:25 +0200 The turbines generated enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/07/how-solar-power-helped-european-grids-pass-the-stress-test-during-the-recent-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/07/how-solar-power-helped-european-grids-pass-the-stress-test-during-the-recent-heatwave Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:55:24 +0200 Storing solar energy could be the biggest opportunity to strengthen grids, researchers say, as prices soared in Germany, France and Poland. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/19/turning-closed-coal-mines-into-solar-farms-could-power-a-country-the-size-of-germany-repor http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/19/turning-closed-coal-mines-into-solar-farms-could-power-a-country-the-size-of-germany-repor Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:11:25 +0200 “The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/16/how-your-old-phone-could-become-a-tiny-data-centre-helping-researchers-to-track-marine-lif http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/16/how-your-old-phone-could-become-a-tiny-data-centre-helping-researchers-to-track-marine-lif Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:16:20 +0200 For just €8, researchers are turning old smartphones into devices capable of tracking marine life and buses.