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Why plans to build Europe’s biggest solar farm may never happen

Politicians say that renewables must play a ‘central role’ in strengthening energy security, but a huge solar farm has been met with resistance.

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How global warming is putting millions of French homes at risk

More than half of the detached houses in France are under threat by rising temperatures, spurring the government to fight back.

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360-metre giant: World's tallest wind turbine being built in Germany

Winds are stronger at higher altitudes, allowing for twice as much energy to be produced.

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What is a 'super El Niño' and will it happen this year?

Climate models suggest a ‘strong’ El Niño could occur later this year, with the potential of increasing global temperatures.

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Climate change is coming for your Easter eggs. Is Europe to blame?

Human-caused climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in West Africa, triggering cocoa production to plummet.

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Meet the islanders determined to save Bonaire from climate change

Faced with the devastating wrath of climate change, these islanders have put up a victorious fight – and they’re not done yet.

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How drought is worsening antibiotic resistance

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

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A €1.2 trillion bill: How US emissions have impacted Europe’s economy

A new analysis found that US emissions since 1990 have cost more than $10 trillion (€8.65 trillion) in global economic damages.

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Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition

Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.

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World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells.

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Frankfurt Airport owners hit with €16m eco-lawsuit in Brazil

The owners of Germany’s biggest airport have been accused of clearing swathes of forests to build a logistics warehouse in Brazil.

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Big Oil accused of ‘climate gaslighting’ after over 1,800 ads analysed

A new analysis warns that some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have entered a ‘gaslighting’ phase to bolster their profits.

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Verdict of EU farmer's climate case against TotalEnergies suspended

The ruling, expected on 18 March, has been suspended pending a decision from the French courts on a similar case.

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How is Europe's food system coping with climate change and conflicts?

While global food anchors lead the way, even the most resilient nations are looking vulnerable as the world races to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050.

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Rising heat could drive surge in global inactivity, study warns

Analysing data from 156 countries, researchers say each additional month of extreme heat could significantly increase global inactivity levels, especially in lower-income regions.

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Inside the race to understand Greenland’s ‘climate tipping point’

Researchers will also trial a prototype ‘Early Warning System’ for glacier change in Greenland, as ice melt continues to accelerate.

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Climate change is making our days longer. Should we be concerned?

Human activity is responsible for slowing Earth’s spin and making days longer, according to a new study.

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Climate change is killing off Austria's glaciers. What's at risk?

Soaring temperatures are fuelling the demise of Austria's glaciers, with 'vast implications' for drinking water, power generation, infrastructure and more.

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‘Cashing in on a crisis’: G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits

As Europeans brace for higher oil and gas prices, G7 nations are being urged to tax fossil fuel giants profiting from the war on Iran.

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‘Loophole’ in EU’s 2040 emissions target could delay climate action

Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036.