Europe News

COP29 debate signals planned 90% emissions cut could be a tough sell

With swollen ranks of newly emboldened far-right climate sceptics in the European Parliament, the main centre-right group in the European Parliament has also signalled its doubts over the viability of EU climate goals

27 November 2024

Earth News

More snow and storms for Europe? Experts predict a warmer winter

Climate is changing the winters of Europe. But can we expect the same ‘white Christmases’ of our childhood?

26 November 2024

Europe News

Thousands across the UK battle floodwaters caused by Storm Bert

Among the hardest-hit areas were parts of Wales, where authorities issued over 40 flood warnings after floods were reported in several towns over the weekend.

25 November 2024

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Storm Bert hits western United Kingdom, causing widespread flooding

Storm Bert caused widespread flooding across the western UK on Sunday. The Rhondda Cynon Taf area in Wales was hardest hit, with flooding also reported in Caerphilly and Newport. Landslides were reported in Wrexham and Powys.

25 November 2024

Mobility

EVs explained: How do electric cars actually work?

Ever wondered how electric vehicles (EVs) work and what makes them different from the vehicles we drive today? Here’s everything you need to know.

25 November 2024

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Bolivia: Landslide in La Paz hits 40 homes

A landslide in La Paz, Bolivia, has affected 40 homes, with six people rescued and no injuries reported.

25 November 2024

Earth News

Local European leaders explain how they are climate-proofing cities

With this year's climate summit dubbed the 'finance COP', much of the discussion centred on the smartest way to spend taxpayers' money.

21 November 2024

Climate

Climate change triggers surge in pollen allergies in Denmark

Climate change influences the timing, duration, and intensity of the pollen season, impacting increasing numbers of people with allergies.

21 November 2024

Earth News

COP29: EU commissioner rejects backtracking on climate deal

As negotiators await Azerbaijan’s proposal for a global agreement on climate finance, the EU holds firm on the need to move away from fossil fuels, but refuses to say how much it is prepared to help developing countries do the same.

20 November 2024

Earth News

COP29: EU wins Fossil of the Day award at UN climate conference

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

20 November 2024

Earth News

Less concrete and more green space: Denmark’s plan to avoid flooding

Around the world, estimates suggest economic costs to cities from rising seas and inland flooding could top €950 billion by 2050.

20 November 2024

Earth News

Ukraine tallies environmental damages from 1,000 days of war at COP29

As central as environmental destruction is to Ukraine’s story at COP29, its pavilion is also a showcase for green restoration.

19 November 2024

Earth News

Hundreds of agriculture lobbyists flock to COP29, analysis reveals

An analysis by DeSmog and The Guardian found that representatives from some of the world’s biggest agribusiness companies have travelled to Baku for the talks.

19 November 2024

World News

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29

"Azerbaijan's COP is about finance," said Hikmet Hajiyev, the president's foreign policy adviser, in an interview with Euronews.

19 November 2024

Earth News

COP29: 'Cut the theatrics' over finance talks, UN climate chief warns

The whole COP climate process could stall or go into reverse if governments refuse to compromise with less than a week of negotiations left.

18 November 2024

Markets

Olive oil prices on track to halve, says world's biggest producer

One of the most difficult periods for the industry is coming to an end and will be driving prices down to half of their all-time high in the coming months, according to Spain's Deoleo.

18 November 2024

Earth News

COP29: The clock is ticking as the money talk intensifies

The first week of the COP29 summit in Baku ended with frustration at a lack of progress on the key issue of financing the energy transition and climate adaptation in developing countries.

18 November 2024

Europe News

Frustration rises as COP29 climate summit enters it last week

The COP29 climate summit is midway through now and negotiators are trying to hammer out a deal that might be worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

18 November 2024

Climate

How is dust from Europe’s largest desert impacting the climate?

Understanding High-Latitude Dust could help to predict global warming and weather patterns.

17 November 2024

Earth News

Activists say they feel stifled by COP29 rules and restrictions

Activists feel that only being able to protest within certain areas throughout the venue — when previous years have seen mass street marches in host cities — can be frustrating.

16 November 2024