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Storm Éowyn hits Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183km/h

Storm Éowyn hit Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183 km/h, causing school closures, power cuts and flight cancellations.

Climate

What is La Niña and how could it change Europe’s weather?

La Niña is the counterpart to El Niño which caused drought and deadly heat in 2024.

Green News

Why does Trump want Greenland, and does Greenland want Trump?

A wealth of resources essential to the green transition has made Greenland a hot commodity but what do the people who actually live there really want?

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Over 1,000 structures destroyed and thousands evacuated in LA fire

A devastating fire in Los Angeles County has claimed at least five lives, destroyed more than 1,000 structures, and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

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EuroVerify

What are El Niño and La Niña and what's predicted for 2025?

Scientists say that while La Niña conditions could emerge to slightly cool global temperatures in 2025, the planet is still warming at an alarmingly rapid rate.

USA

US pledges 61% emissions cut by 2035 as Biden bows out

The US has become only the fourth country to put a new emissions reduction pledge on the table ahead of a February 2025 deadline under the Paris Agreement to halt global temperature rise – but with president-elect Trump due to take office next month, its impact is questionable.

Business

France's EDF raises nuclear production targets after corrosion crisis

This is the second time this year the energy company has raised its output expectations.

Mobility

Pope Francis goes electric with first eco-friendly 'Popemobile'

The Pope will use the electric Mercedes G-Class to greet crowds during General Audiences and other official ceremonies.

Climate

Small island states seek climate change justice at top UN court

A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states.

Europe News

Done deal: What to expect from the funding deal agreed at COP29

After a turbulent week in Baku, a deal was reached in the early hours of Sunday, 24 November. The big number to focus on is the $300bn a year that developing nations will receive from rich countries in climate funding by 2035, a far lower sum than the $1.3trn goal many had hoped for.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? After Baku - Has the COP process run its course?

In the latest edition of our talk show from Brussels, participants discussed the climate summit in Baku, the possible comeback of fossil fuels and the crisis of the electric car market.

Green News

COP29: More countries need to take responsibility, says Hoekstra

The EU Commissioner for Climate stressed the critical need to raise additional funds to support those in need.

Brazil

UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

Europe News

Villagers evacuate after rockfall threatens their homes

The inhabitants of the Swiss village of Brienz have been forced to leave their town, following the threat of rock fall on their homes.

Azerbaijan

Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev used his opening speech at COP29 to deliver a strong criticism of Western governments that purchase his country's gas while condemning its fossil fuel-dependent economy.

Green News

Paris goes car-free in attempt to curb air pollution

All motorists will now be banned from driving through the centre of Paris as the city launches a traffic-free zone.

Green News

'Always darkest before dawn’: Green voices are hopeful after Trump win

Activists are getting busy organising rallies and reminding us that the energy transition is already well underway.

Spain

Spain flood death toll rises to 205 as nation braces for more rain

More than 1,700 soldiers have joined emergency workers in the search for bodies and survivors, with authorities saying the death toll is likely to go up further.

Europe News

In pictures: Devastating flash floods hit Spain's Valencia region

At least 51 people have been reported dead after flash floods swept through villages in Spain, derailing a train near Malaga.

Climate

Scientists warn collapse of key ocean current could be ‘catastrophic’

AMOC collapse would bring severe global climate repercussions, with Europe bearing the brunt of the consequences.