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World’s biggest floating wind farm launches off coast of Norway

Oil giant Equinor is behind the project, but renewables still make up only a tiny fraction of its total energy production.

Green News

'Selfish': UK to grant 100 new licenses for oil and gas exploration

Britain's government says the move will improve energy security, while new carbon capture and storage projects will create tens of thousands of jobs.

Europe News

EU Commission calls for intensified bloc-wide naval operations

Together, the 27 EU member states manage the largest maritime exclusion zone in the world.

Denmark

Sweden expels five Russian Embassy employees on suspicion of spying

Sweden has asked five employees of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm to leave the country because they were suspected of spying for Moscow.

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Europe News

European countries sign declaration to make North Sea wind power hub

Greenpeace Belgium said, however, that a political declaration will not be enough and that they will need to monitor investment year by year in order not to miss their objectives.

Europe News

Nine European countries discuss offshore wind power in North Sea

Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom are meeting in Belgium for the North Sea Summit.

World News

Greenpeace activists occupy vessel carrying Shell oil platform

Activists from environmental group Greenpeace boarded a vessel contracted to Shell as it sailed in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, demanding that the Anglo-Dutch oil giant "stop drilling and start paying".

Nature

Should the North Sea have the same legal rights as you?

Ecuador and New Zealand have recognised the rights of nature. Now the Embassy of the North Sea wants the Netherlands to follow suit.

Green News

The battle between two energy giants that risks the UK’s climate goals

Studies have shown the risk of boats used to monitor carbon leaks colliding with wind turbines fixed to the sea floor.

Europe News

Belgian scientists look to mass algae farming for future food reserves

Seaweed can be eaten by both humans and animals, providing significant opportunities as a source of food.

Green News

UK’s first carbon capture plant could start pulling in CO2 by 2027

It was announced on the same day as a new coal mine was approved in England, but the technology is still unproven.

Experiences

Hate cold water but want to wild swim? Here’s what you’ll need

Whether swimming close to home or on a winter sun holiday, get prepared for an endorphin rush by investing in some good kit.

Europe News

French MEPs kick up a stink over UK's discharge of raw sewage into sea

The three MEPs accuse the UK of not adhering to its obligations under multiple treaties including the main Brexit agreement and a UN charter.

Culture news

From oil to art - former rig set to become major UK art installation

The “See Monster” will feature a 12-metre waterfall and a 6,000-piece art installation.

World News

UK and Dutch governments approve new separate North Sea gas projects

European nations are scrambling to tap new sources of natural gas to relieve them of supplies from Russia.

Green News

Can Denmark’s ‘energy islands’ help it escape Russian fossil fuels?

These offshore wind projects were planned for 2030 but are now being brought forward as Denmark pushes to cut Europe’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

Germany

Large container ship freed after running aground off German island

Initial attempts to free the 400-metre long vessel were unsuccessful.

Green News

Why are hundreds of dead puffins washing up on Scottish shores?

Scientists say the 'puffin wreck' is one of the biggest in 50 years.

Destinations

This German island embraces nature and nudism

The island is known as the Queen of the North Sea and has been a popular wellness destination for more than 100 years.

Experiences

Beach huts are a British icon and they're selling for €10,000s

With domestic holidays the only option for many this summer, the classic British beach hut has made a comeback.