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Is nuclear power the solution to Portugal's energy independence?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

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Pain, growth and hope: 5 climate reads for World Book Day

Looking for an inspiring climate read? A bookworm shares five favourites.

Europe News

Climate action is the world’s cheapest insurance policy, study says

Climate policy is not discretionary spending but collective risk pooling, according to a Vienna University study, who argue that as natural disasters proliferate, it acts as a public insurance system that protects economies and societies.

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Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain

After 35 days of rain, France battles major floods, evacuations and power cuts while forecasters say rivers will keep rising despite drier weather ahead.

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France

Four French departments remain on red alert over Storm Pedro

State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro's arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140 km/h.

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Portugal's interior minister resigns after flood management crticism

Maria Lucia Amaral "felt that she did not have the personal and political conditions necessary to carry out her duties," a presidency statement late on Tuesday said.

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Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia

Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET.

Climate

Spain prepares for heatwaves with national network of climate shelters

In 2025, the country experienced its hottest summer on record.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Ukraine, terror in Australia, and climate change

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

World News

Paris Agreement at 10: Hope for change clouded by climate reality

The agreement, signed in Paris on 12 December 2015, was considered historic but a decade on, the planet is still warming at too great a rate.

Markets

Investing in a climate crisis: Are cat bonds a win for your portfolio?

Typically a product for the US market, catastrophe bonds are now attracting growing global interest.

Brazil

Pushback against phaseout of fossil fuels upsets COP30 climate talks

The EU rejected the new draft deal, calling for stronger climate commitments and fossil fuel discussions

Climate

Fossil fuel phaseout: Will COP30 finally establish a roadmap?

Establishing a timeline to transition away from fossil fuels is COP30’s trickiest agenda.

Europe in Motion

Which European countries should lead climate decision-making?

A new survey shows that five EU nations think the worst climate impacts can still be avoided, but they differ over how much the EU should do to tackle climate change.

Travel News

Singapore to introduce world’s first green fuel tax for passengers

The aviation fuel levy will impact flyers on economy and premium cabins, but won’t come into effect until 2026.

Earth News

Cyprus schoolchildren lead the way in environmental protection

The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort

Earth News

UN COP30 report says sustainable cooling essential to save lives

Emissions from cooling are set to double by 2050 without the introduction of more sustainable practices, according to the report.

Earth News

COP30: How Brazil promotes Indigenous participation at the conference

Brazil invested in a number of initiatives and programmes to strengthen the representation of Indigenous peoples. Around 3,000 Indigenous people are expected to attend the 12-day summit in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belém.

Philippines

Fung-wong leaves 4 dead and 1.4 million evacuated in the Philippines

Typhoon Fung-wong killed at least four people, forced the evacuation of over 1.4 million residents, and exposed 30 million to hazards in the Philippines.

World News

Climate activists call for stronger commitments ahead of Brazil COP30

Activists are calling on world leaders to strengthen goals at this year's convention to reverse the damaging impacts of global warming.