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Switzerland at further risk of natural disasters, government warns

Severe weather has caused at least four deaths in the mountainous central European country of Switzerland, forcing one federal politician to ponder if the country is capable of weathering future storms.

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Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak

Idea of scrapping green priorities unveiled in a previous leak unleashed backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers but a new leak on the Strategic Agenda reveals EU leaders' intention to continue pushing for EU climate action.

Climate

Why climate engineering could stop working in a hotter world

Climate engineering manipulates the environment to try and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

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Why French tech is worried about Macron’s snap election

French tech companies spoke to Euronews Next about their concerns about the potential outcomes of the snap election the president has called for on June 30 and July 7.

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State of the Union: EU top jobs and Nature Restoration law

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the talks about the future top jobs in the EU and NATO and the final approval of the EU Nature Restoration Law.

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Geothermal and nuclear energy among Hungarian EU presidency priorities

The upcoming Hungarian presidency’s work programme broadly reflects EU policy objectives, but it only refers once to 'renewable' and natural gas is openly listed for targeted funding.

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Member states beef up safety rules amid growing nuclear power market

EU countries agreed on new nuclear safeguards which will see a greater level of inspections on facilities and the use of nuclear materials, despite a call from environmentalists to stop financing atomic power.

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Governments call for crackdown on ‘fast fashion’ ahead of key vote

France is one of a quartet of EU countries calling for legislation allowing for additional levies on clothing companies who use a cheap 'fast fashion' marketing strategy

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EURO 2024 teams can slash their emissions by 60% by not flying: NGO

Only three of the 24 teams taking part have answered T&E's calls to opt out of flying during the month-long football extravaganza.

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European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 23 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

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Climate action will boost energy security in Europe by 8% by 2030, IMF

IMF's study focuses on security of supply and resilience of countries' economies.

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Eco-conscious film and photography pioneers exhibit at Saatchi Gallery

A new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London plays host to a collection of eco-conscious photographers and filmmakers, whose works aim to create communicative boundaries between art and the environment.

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Brussels, my love? The future of the Green Deal after the elections

In this edition of our weekly talk show, host Stefan Grobe and his guests talk about the future of the Green Deal after the elections, the situation of the electric cars market in Europe and why organic food sales have reached a ceiling.

Tech News

AI could help or harm the environment depending on how it’s used

While AI could help us be more efficient, one negative is that it consumes a lot of energy, a renowned environmentalist told Euronews Next.

Earth News

Is climate change to blame for Pakistan’s wettest April in decades?

April in Pakistan saw significantly above average rainfall and lightning which killed dozens of people.

France

At least one person dead after violent storms hit northern France

A 57-year-old woman was swept away by mudslides caused by extreme weather in the town of Courmelles.

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More than 70% of key resources imperilled by climate - report

Global production of crucial raw materials may be at risk of disruption due to climate change and businesses need to find adaptation solutions in order to timely deliver clean technologies for the green transition.

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Heatwave prompts millions to stay home from school

Millions of students in all public schools across the Philippines were ordered to stay home on Monday after authorities cancelled in-person classes for two days as an emergency step due to the scorching heat and a public transport strike.

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Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition

Bulgaria and Poland's energy and climate plans still need to fill some gaps.

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Low emissions traffic schemes linked to cleaner air

Air quality markers revealed the day before a European Parliament plenary vote will set new guidance on tackling air pollution.