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Anuna: the young Belgian who fights for the climate

Inspired by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, Anouna de De Wever is one of the founders of the movement "Youth for Climate"

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The Brief: The Green party has kicked off its European elections campaign

Environmental issues are climbing up the agenda for European voters, so what solutions exist when the political will turns from rhetoric to action?

My Europe Series

The art of no deal, malign influences and campaign compass

This week, all eyes were on the second summit between Donald Trump and North Korea's strongman Kim Jong-Un. Meanwhile in Europe, the rise of populists has the Greens concerned, while some pundits say populism could boost voter turnout in May.

World News

Wildfires spike across Europe amid record hot temperatures in February

The number of fires equals is close to the average... in August.

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Watch: Warm weather sends NO2 levels rocketing through Europe

Take a look at the concentration and movement of NO2 in Europe.

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Climate campaigner Thunberg, 16, 'will meet Macron' after Paris march

Thunberg has become a celebrity by skipping lessons every Friday to protest over global warming outside the Swedish parliament.

World News

Europe briefing: Six stories to know about today

Here are the top European stories you need to know about today.

Europe News

Greta Thunberg, 16, is the new face of climate activism

At 16, Greta Thunberg is leading a youth movement calling for action to prevent climate change.

Europe News

The Brief: Greta's climate wake-up call. Brexit rent ruling, Kuciak remembered

In this edition: we follow the Swedish teen who triggered a global youth climate protest movement as she marches with Belgian activists. The European Medicines Agency runs into rent troubles and the ECHR rejects an appeal to protect Turkish heritage over a dam project.

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Europe Briefing: Five top stories to know about today

Here are the top stories from across Europe this morning.

Europe News

EU agrees to reduce CO2 emissions

The European Union has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from trucks and buses by 30 percent by the year 2030.

United Kingdom

Does this girl’s climate tears sum up the feelings of a generation?

This is the moment an emotional 11-year-old girl broke down in tears during a climate change rally.

World

World Government Summit: Leaders prioritize climate change solutions

The 7th edition of World Government Summit was held in Dubai, gathering world leaders alongside experts in the sectors of technology, economy, environment and wellbeing.

Climate Now

January 2019 fourth warmest on record

In partnership with Copernicus

January 2019 witnesses extreme cold and rising temperatures across the planet.

Europe News

The Brief: climate march momentum, Dutch Brexit muppet and copyright fight finale

The Brief: climate march momentum, Dutch Brexit muppet and copyright fight finale

Europe News

Belgian climate protests reach sixth consecutive week

Student-led protests in Brussels demanding advanced climate protection plan to continue pressuring authorities as the EU elections approach.

Europe News

Generation Z: Europe's first time voters

As we launch our election coverage 100 days ahead of the polls in May we will be meeting first-time voters - this time a climate protester in Belgium.

World News

40% of world insect species threatened with extinction, report finds

Insect Apocalypse: 40% of world species threatened with extinction, report finds

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Turnout low on fourth consecutive week of Brussels climate march

12,500 students skipped school on Thursday for the fourth week running to march against climate change.

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The Brief: Green dreams, Brexit sweet nightmare and transparency rules

In this edition: we ask students protesting for climate change what they want changed, German sweet exports could be hit by Brexit and MEPs vote for more transparency over their expenses and lobbying practices.