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Climate Now

Hottest day, year, decade: How is Europe facing the climate crisis?

In partnership with Copernicus

2024 has shattered records: the hottest day, the hottest year, and the warmest decade ever. What does it mean for Europeans? Watch our live discussion with climate scientist Carlo Buontempo from Copernicus, live from our Brussels news hub.

Travel News

Where in Europe has the highest - and lowest - air passenger taxes?

French pilots are calling for a strike over rising taxes. But what do air passenger taxes mean for your wallet?

Earth 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.

Earth News

Earthshot Prize 2024 winners are a ‘beacon of hope’

The winners of The Earthshot Prize 2024 were unveiled at a prestigious ceremony celebrating finalists in South Africa.

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Albania

Turkish ship carrying hazardous waste blocked by Albanian authorities

A Turkish-flagged ship with 102 containers of suspected hazardous waste was blocked from docking in Albania by authorities following a watchdog's warning.

Earth News

The clocks are going back. But does it actually save energy?

Several studies in Europe and the US show Daylight Savings Times has very little effect on energy conservation.

Europe News

EU Ombudsman blasts Commission over chemicals safety

Many highly dangerous substances have remained on the market, sometimes for years, while the EU executive flouts legal deadlines on authorisation decisions, the Ombudsman has found, warning of a ‘threat to health and environment’.

Art

UK’s National Gallery bans liquids after activist attacks on artworks

Starting today, the London museum is enforcing new security measures, including a ban on liquids. "We have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection."

France

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson seeks political asylum in France

The Sea Shepherd founder has been in custody in Denmark since he was arrested in Greenland in July.

Climate Now

How are greenhouse gas emissions monitored?

In partnership with Copernicus

In this week’s Climate Now debate, we heard how the process of monitoring greenhouse gas emissions is fundamental to pinpointing the world’s biggest emitters and spurring action to bring about reductions. You can watch the highlights of the live debate in the video at the top of this article.

Earth News

Greek islands deal with water shortage crisis

With fears that affected islands will receive insufficient winter rainfall, aquifers are under pressure to perform well in the coming months.

Scenes

Watch: The future of farming takes root underwater in Italy

In partnership with Media City

Luca Gamberini and his team are exploring a new frontier for farming without harming the environment.

Earth News

EU deforestation backflip: Conservatives cheer, green groups rage

A much-debated deforestation law has been postponed by the European Commission, sparking outrage from environmentalists but relief from affected businesses.

Switzerland

Referendum rejects plan to boost Switzerland's biodiversity

Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland's biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive.

Earth News

Kyiv residents told to stay indoors due to record air pollution

The Ukrainian capital topped a list of the most polluted major cities early on Friday in a real-time Swiss database.

Culture news

Affordable tickets and grassroots support at Coldplay's 2025 tour

Local residents will get a hefty discount for the Hull dates of Coldplay's upcoming tour.

Earth News

New environment commissioner tasked with tackling growing water crisis

The European Commission president said today that ‘water resilience is a big priority’ for her second mandate as she picked Jessika Roswall for her new environment policy chief.

Climate Now

How is climate data shaping EU policy?

In partnership with Copernicus

At this live Climate Now debate, our experts explored how climate data is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies.

Tech News

Energy-intensive data centres are on the rise in Europe thanks to AI

London, Paris and Frankfurt are Europe’s data centre hubs. But energy-intensive data centres are causing concern for the EU.

Earth News

Plastic Overshoot Day: The shocking truth about the waste we produce

We are just three-quarters of the way through the year, but the earth has already produced too much plastic waste. What needs to be done?