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Greta Thunberg addresses Berlin Fridays for Future protest

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg addresses the crowd in Berlin at the Fridays for Future protest. Tens of thousands of climate activists have begun descending on German cities to crank up the pressure on candidates competing to succeed Angela Merkel.

Climate

Watch: Climate protest in Berlin ahead of key election

The climate protest will occur 48 hours ahead of the German elections.

Climate

What are the impacts of the ozone hole on weather and climate?

The 2021 ozone hole is one of the biggest on record. But the impacts on weather and climate patterns remain quite mysterious.

Culture news

Emmanuel Cappellin's 'Once You Know' explores climate change

Euronews spoke with internationally renowned cinematographer and documentary filmmaker Emmanuel Cappellin about his latest documentary "Once You Know", a profound and personal exploration of what it means to wake up to the truth about climate change and its future impacts.

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Tech News

Facebook's move to fight climate disinformation 'too little, too late'

Environment campaigners say the social platform is still full of misleading information and adverts for fossil fuel companies despite a new pledge to fund fact-checkers.

USA

Guterres and Biden focus on climate change and COVID at UN assembly

Climate Crisis and COVID-19 were at the centre of the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a tough 'wake up call' to humanity saying we are living in a divided world that's moving in the wrong direction.

Earth News

Could ocean algae carbon offset Australia's wildfires?

The fires that ravaged Australia in 2019-20 sent billows of smoke sweeping across the globe. Inside this smoke were tiny nutrients, which may have fertilised the oceans.

Earth News

Biden is working with the EU to cut climate-wrecking methane emissions

Methane is one of the most potent agents of climate damage, gushing up from countless uncapped oil and gas rigs.

Climate

Cyclones could soon devastate Europe, warns ‘storm chaser’ scientist

Unless global warming slows, extreme weather could shape life in Europe within the next 50 years.

Ecotech

This plant captures CO2 from the air to 'reverse' climate change

The Orca plant is expected to capture 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.

Climate

Will Scotland’s carbon neutral flight scheme actually work?

Although efforts to reduce the carbon impact on international flights are welcome, there are still questions around the benefit of carbon offsetting schemes.

Money

Bitcoin has already used more energy this year than during all of 2020

Bitcoin is set to use 91TWh of energy by the end of 2021, which is as much electricity as Pakistan uses in a year.

Earth News

Italians are asking Vogue to apologise for this 'hypocritical' cover

This month’s edition of Vogue Italia features a beautiful scene from Rosignano, cropping out a toxic chemical plant that pollutes the coast.

Earth News

How are Krakow residents coming together to fight air pollution?

Initiatives range from temporary restrictions to full bans on all vehicles in certain areas in Poland.

Ecotech

When will flying cars really take off?

Flying cars will combine many elements of a light aircraft within the size constraints of a road vehicle.

Earth News

Watch thousands of environmentalists protest at a German motor show

Almost 25,000 people took part in the rallies.

Earth News

What makes Tallinn the greenest city in Europe?

The Estonian city went home with a €600,000 cheque at the environmental awards ceremony in Lahti, Finland.

Earth News

Greece’s summer of extreme weather should be a warning to us all

Greece is in need of urgent action after a summer of deadly weather. Is a new government department the answer?

Health news

Climate change causing 'catastrophic harm to health,' experts warn

Editors of the world's leading medical journals joined together to release a climate change warning ahead of crucial UN and international summits.

Climate

How do you plan a road trip around a heatwave and wildfires?

Extreme weather is increasingly becoming the norm in Europe. What does that mean for travel plans, and can weather forecasts help?