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Snow is rapidly disappearing from the Greek mountains, new study shows

Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.

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One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious?

Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness.

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Paris veterinary hospital treats wild animal victims of human activity

Over the past year, the Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital has cared for more than 10,400 wild animals.

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Inside the world's first facility to bury nuclear waste in Finland

Onkalo is the world's first facility for permanently disposing radioactive spent nuclear fuel. It is expected to operate until the 2120s.

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Greece's new digital platform aims to protect marine flora and fauna

Greek authorities have imposed strict seasonal regulations on fishing and prohibited certain types of fishing gear.

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Greece clamps down on illegal smuggling of endangered sea urchins

Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits.

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EU Chemicals Agency backs sweeping 'forever chemicals' ban

The European Chemicals Agency's opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact. The European Commission will decide on whether to act upon ECHA's opinion by the end of 2026.

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A 'pink sea': Peach blossom stuns visitors in northern Greece

Tourists from all over Europe are flocking to Veroia to catch the spectacle.

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How hairdressers could be the secret weapon in fighting climate change

Hair salons have become a ‘hub of trust’ that could encourage public engagement on climate change, new research has found.

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Why these scientists are calling for a global audit of climate risks

A group of experts is pushing for a global assessment of avoidable climate risks to help inform governments and citizens.

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‘Strategic’ Portugal lithium mine faces EU court challenge

The case raises the stakes after EU officials refused to strip the Barroso mine of its ‘strategic’ status in November.

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Plastic, sofas, medical waste: Bosnia’s river nightmare returns

Thousands of cubic metres of trash hit Bosnia’s Drina River every winter. Locals warn tourism and health are at risk

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One of world's largest hydropower plants faces another legal setback

Brazilian courts have ruled that the Belo Monte hydropower plant has had environmental and social impacts "far greater" than originally forecasted.

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Court ruling forces Germany to upgrade its climate plans

The ruling ends a nearly two-year long legal battle and requires the German government to act.

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Cyprus drought: Citizens urged to reduce water use by 10%

The country is looking to the United Arab Emirates for help with desalination.

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How has Iran’s environmental crisis fuelled nationwide protests?

Iran’s protests are often framed as economic, political or ideological. Yet a deeper ecological crisis is eroding the fabric of society.

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EU cracks down on forever chemicals in drinking water. Will it work?

Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'.

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Unpacking AI’s environmental impact |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

AI has a significant environmental impact — one that is difficult to quantify due to companies' lack of transparency with their data. But can end-users and companies take action to reduce it?

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Cypriot fishermen turn invasive lionfish into a delicacy

Consuming invasive species "can turn this challenge into an opportunity... and help limit the environmental threat," says the EU’s Fisheries Commissioner.

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Five climate wins of 2025 that prove there’s still hope for the planet

Despite the influx of climate doom and irreversible damage, 2025 scored some pretty big victories for the planet.