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2020 sets record for Europe's hottest January, says Copernicus

Copernicus, Europe's climate change monitoring agency, found that temperatures in the region last month were more than 3.1°C above average.

USA

U.K. to ban sale of new gas, diesel and hybrid cars

"We know as a country, as a society, as a planet, as a species, we must now act," said Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

World

Spain plans to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2030

Coal-fired power plants are being phased out across Spain. The government's plan is for all high polluting power stations to be replaced by greener alternatives by the year 2030, but not everyone is happy about that.

Germany

Activists storm German coal-fired plant

The Datteln 4 coal-fired plant is scheduled to come online next year despite the government pledging to phase out coal by 2038.

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Sweden

Greta Thunberg to trademark her name and Fridays for Future

The 17-year-old Swede made the announcement on Instagram, where she also laid out plans for her new not-for-profit foundation.

World

French oil giant Total in court over carbon emissions

It is the first such case against a private company in France.

World

Thirteen European countries being affected by desertification

One-third of the Earth's surface is at risk of drying up due to climate change and its effects are becoming visible in unexpected parts of the Mediterranean, Central, and Eastern Europe.

Switzerland

Davos: Climate change increasingly a concern in humanitarian work

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross spoke to Euronews at Davos on adapting to climate change.

Switzerland

Donald Trump: I'll have a new trade deal with the EU by November

"We're going to start negotiating," Trump said at Davos, repeating his familiar mantra that the US has been treated "horribly unfairly" in past deals.

Switzerland

Watch: 'The world, in case you haven't noticed, is currently on fire'

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg turns to sarcasm to make her point on climate change as her nemesis Donald Trump hits out at the "prophets of doom".

Belgium

'A step in the right direction': Vienna-Brussels sleeper maiden voyage

The inaugural journey of the first Vienna-Brussels sleeper train has been touted as the big step toward sustainable travel in Europe.

Europe News

The Brief: 2020 - the most critical year yet for climate diplomacy

Governments in Europe are declaring climate emergencies, the EU is touting its Green Deal, but unless other countries get on board is there any hope for climate action? That's where climate diplomacy comes in.

Belgium

Is flight-shaming helping resurrect Europe's overnight trains?

With airport passengers dropping in Sweden and Germany and a new Vienna-Brussels overnight train starting on Sunday, are Europe's night trains set for a renaissance?

World News

IMF chief warns not to let new decade be repeat of 'roaring 20s'

The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, spoke about growing inequality and how the climate crisis could impact economics.

Switzerland

Nine things Davos 2020 is doing to be carbon-neutral

For the fourth consecutive year, the WEF's annual meeting in Davos will be carbon-neutral, according to organisers.

Switzerland

Watch: Greta Thunberg attends rally in Switzerland ahead of Davos

Watch: Greta Thunberg attends rally in Switzerland ahead of Davos

Germany

Germany reaches agreement to phase out coal by 2038

The German government will pay utility companies billions of euros to speed up the shutdown of their coal-fired power plants

The Cube

YouTube algorithms promote climate denial videos - new report

An investigation by Avaaz found that users are being directed climate denial videos by through their recommended algorithm if you search for terms like "global warming".

Europe News

The Brief: funding Europe's green ambitions

The European Commission has unveiled the "Just Transition Fund" as an essential part of its ambitious programme to fight climate change. The Fund, worth 7.5 billion euros, should help countries kick their coal habit.

Germany

Siemens resists calls to ditch controversial coal project

The German engineering company says they are sticking to their contractual obligations, but climate activists tell Euronews the decision is a "historic mistake".