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Euroviews. AI diplomacy ignores greatest existential risk of all: Climate change

Never before have we birthed a technology that treads such a thin line between saving our world and driving it to self-destruction, Manuel Matos dos Santos writes.

Nature

Striking photos capture Sicilian farmers’ battle with climate change

30 nature-loving photographers were shortlisted for the Earth Photo 2024 Award.

Climate

Weather forecasters warn Europe could be in for hottest summer ever

“One thing that is a massive, undeniable factor that cannot be ignored is that we are constantly breaking heat records,” says one forecaster.

Living

Parisians are ditching their cars thanks to these 5 city-wide changes

From big picnics to car-free days and new cycle lanes, Paris is speeding ahead with sustainable transport initiatives.

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Climate

European disease experts issue warning about climate-driven mosquitoes

Dengue cases almost doubled in the EU last year, as climate change creates more favourable conditions for vectors.

Eco-Innovation

How can we make European cities cooler during heatwaves?

As parts of Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye face searing heatwaves, here's how trees, water and green buildings can help.

Green News

Where is climate a contentious issue this super-election year?

In a major election year, approaches to climate policies around the world range from outright rollbacks to uncertainty and a lack of focus on the key issues.

Eco-Innovation

A ‘digital twin’ of Earth will help scientists predict the future

The complex computer model takes into account weather and climate systems as well as our impact on the planet.

Green News

Climate change is causing this Spanish beach to disappear

Human activity from construction along the coast between Torremolinos and Málaga laid the groundwork for this erosion to occur.

Europe News

Southern Romania endures the first heatwave of the summer

Temperatures in Bucharest have spiked at 34 degrees Celsius in the shade and the extreme heat is expected to affect 12 counties.

Europe News

2024 European elections, proposals for the future

In the bonus episode of our series on the European election campaign, a Volt candidate and flower shop director wish for change.

Climate

World likely to temporarily pass 1.5C limit by 2028, UN warns

It's also likely that at least one of the next five years will set a new temperature record, the World Meteorological Organization has said.

Climate

Hottest May adds to 12 month streak of record breaking temperatures

A UN agency predicts a strong likelihood of La Nina conditions following the current El Nino event starting this summer.

Climate

Panama prepares to evacuate first island in face of rising sea levels

Experts say this 'direct consequence of climate change' will affect all coastal communities at different speeds.

Germany

At least five dead in floods in southern Germany as crisis continues

Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend.

Green News

How has better preparation reduced deaths from climate disasters?

While there are fewer deaths globally from disasters, there are still pockets in the poorest of countries, especially in Africa.

Green News

What is the Bonn Climate Change Conference and why does it matter?

Around 6,000 people will gather for discussions halfway to COP29 in Azerbaijan this November.

Europe News

Wildfire season is upon us: Here's what the EU is putting in place

Following a devastating summer of fires across Europe last year, the EU has upped its resources to prevent widespread damage in 2024.

Climate

Meet the young European climate activists running in the EU elections

A generation of young Europeans that became activists while still at school is now of age to take up positions in political office.

Climate

Why a wetter Europe doesn’t necessarily mean more hydropower

Despite increased potential in some countries, hydroelectric plants are having to contend with more extreme conditions.