http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 09 May 2026 18:12:56 +0200 Sat, 09 May 2026 18:12:56 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/hungary-drought-deepens-as-the-great-plain-turns-dusty-and-rivers-dry-up http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/hungary-drought-deepens-as-the-great-plain-turns-dusty-and-rivers-dry-up Sat, 09 May 2026 15:10:50 +0200 The drought situation in Hungary is becoming increasingly worrying due to the persistent lack of rainfall. One year of the last five years' rainfall is missing. The situation is most severe in the Great Plain. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/triple-whammy-of-climate-chaos-why-antarcticas-sea-ice-collapse-is-no-longer-a-mystery http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/triple-whammy-of-climate-chaos-why-antarcticas-sea-ice-collapse-is-no-longer-a-mystery Sat, 09 May 2026 08:03:23 +0200 Between 2002 and 2020, Antarctica lost roughly 149 billion metric tonnes of ice each year, according to NASA. 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/2026/05/08/round-the-clock-renewables-new-report-says-clean-energy-now-challenges-fossil-fuels-on-pri http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/round-the-clock-renewables-new-report-says-clean-energy-now-challenges-fossil-fuels-on-pri Fri, 08 May 2026 08:01:34 +0200 The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/el-nino-looms-near-record-sea-temperatures-in-april-raise-fears-of-more-global-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/el-nino-looms-near-record-sea-temperatures-in-april-raise-fears-of-more-global-heat Fri, 08 May 2026 04:01:18 +0200 The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come. 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/2026/05/07/david-attenborough-effect-meet-the-wildlife-artists-inspired-by-the-legendary-broadcaster http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/david-attenborough-effect-meet-the-wildlife-artists-inspired-by-the-legendary-broadcaster Thu, 07 May 2026 09:15:39 +0200 As David Attenborough turns 100, Euronews Earth explores the real-life impacts of his extraordinary career. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/significantly-lower-energy-bills-how-do-solar-batteries-work-and-are-they-worth-the-invest http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/significantly-lower-energy-bills-how-do-solar-batteries-work-and-are-they-worth-the-invest Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:06 +0200 As Europeans scramble to install rooftop solar panels or even plug-in alternatives, the need for battery storage systems continues to grow. 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/hantavirus-cruise-highlights-the-environmental-risks-of-last-chance-tourism-scientists-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/hantavirus-cruise-highlights-the-environmental-risks-of-last-chance-tourism-scientists-war Wed, 06 May 2026 12:24:36 +0200 Trips to Antarctica “need to be regulated appropriately, as you would with any of the world’s sensitive and precious ecological sites,” says one expert. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/gender-emissions-gap-rich-white-mens-jobs-diets-and-hobbies-found-to-be-bad-for-the-planet http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/gender-emissions-gap-rich-white-mens-jobs-diets-and-hobbies-found-to-be-bad-for-the-planet Wed, 06 May 2026 09:40:02 +0200 Men were also found to have “less concern with climate change” and be “less ambitious and less active in environmental politics”. 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/they-know-theyre-safe-1500-beagle-dogs-start-new-lives-after-being-rescued-from-research-l http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/they-know-theyre-safe-1500-beagle-dogs-start-new-lives-after-being-rescued-from-research-l Mon, 04 May 2026 15:13:40 +0200 The rescue has been called a “landmark breakthrough for animal welfare”. 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/2026/05/04/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/2026/05/03/from-fridges-to-slow-cookers-can-plug-in-solar-panels-actually-power-our-everyday-applianc http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/03/from-fridges-to-slow-cookers-can-plug-in-solar-panels-actually-power-our-everyday-applianc Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:31 +0200 Plug-in solar is having its moment in the spotlight. But how much power can these mini devices actually generate? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/02/a-sense-of-dread-europes-first-climate-migrants-live-in-constant-fear-of-extreme-weather http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/02/a-sense-of-dread-europes-first-climate-migrants-live-in-constant-fear-of-extreme-weather Sat, 02 May 2026 07:02:25 +0200 “Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/this-animal-has-given-us-a-sense-of-identity-iconic-kiwi-birds-return-to-new-zealands-capi http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/this-animal-has-given-us-a-sense-of-identity-iconic-kiwi-birds-return-to-new-zealands-capi Fri, 01 May 2026 13:02:47 +0200 The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050. 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/2026/04/29/unequivocal-evidence-europes-climate-crisis-threatens-food-health-and-economy http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/unequivocal-evidence-europes-climate-crisis-threatens-food-health-and-economy Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:28 +0200 At least 95% of Europe was hotter than normal in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report from Copernicus reveals. 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/2026/04/28/taxpayer-funded-bottom-trawling-costs-europe-billions-has-turkiye-found-the-solution http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/taxpayer-funded-bottom-trawling-costs-europe-billions-has-turkiye-found-the-solution Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:01:23 +0200 Türkiye’s Gökova Bay shows what happens when bottom trawling is banned. What can other European countries learn? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/27/i-loved-everything-about-it-reconnect-with-nature-on-germanys-barefoot-hiking-trails http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/27/i-loved-everything-about-it-reconnect-with-nature-on-germanys-barefoot-hiking-trails Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:02:15 +0200 Germany's barefoot hiking trails have inspired the launch of similar nature walks in the US. 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/2026/04/25/powerful-el-nino-projected-to-be-2c-warmer-than-normal-puts-2026-on-track-for-second-warme http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/powerful-el-nino-projected-to-be-2c-warmer-than-normal-puts-2026-on-track-for-second-warme Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:46 +0200 Scientists have developed a new model purporting to skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time. 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/a-fearsome-sight-19-metre-long-octopuses-prowled-the-oceans-100-million-years-ago-new-rese http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/a-fearsome-sight-19-metre-long-octopuses-prowled-the-oceans-100-million-years-ago-new-rese Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:17:27 +0200 Researchers studied the jaws of 15 ancient octopus fossils to determine how big the creatures may have been. 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/2026/04/23/cut-fossil-fuel-industrys-lifeline-how-subsidies-and-petrochemicals-are-propping-up-oil-an http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/cut-fossil-fuel-industrys-lifeline-how-subsidies-and-petrochemicals-are-propping-up-oil-an Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:30:19 +0200 Experts on the major wins they want to see from the Santa Marta fossil fuel phaseout conference. 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/2026/04/22/central-asian-leaders-gather-at-first-ever-regional-ecological-summit-to-discuss-water-cri http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/central-asian-leaders-gather-at-first-ever-regional-ecological-summit-to-discuss-water-cri Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:47:44 +0200 The Regional Ecological Summit kicks off today in Astana. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/beautiful-but-precarious-photographer-captures-earths-fragile-systems-hanging-by-a-thread http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/beautiful-but-precarious-photographer-captures-earths-fragile-systems-hanging-by-a-thread Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:02:36 +0200 Nature photographer Jon McCormack warns the Earth's vital systems are 'changing faster than we realise’. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/five-european-countries-will-save-58-on-energy-bills-this-year-thanks-to-clean-power http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/five-european-countries-will-save-58-on-energy-bills-this-year-thanks-to-clean-power Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:59 +0200 Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix. 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.