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Germany

Hamburg demo gather against threat of nuclear weapons in Ukraine

International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War demonstrate in Hambourg against threat of use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Finland

Finland grows more and more open to nuclear energy

Up to 70% of Finns say they are in favour of nuclear energy. That's above the EU average and a huge increase compared to 30 years ago. We've travelled to the country to try to understand the reasons behind this

Tech News

Russia ships giant magnet to France for nuclear fusion project

The Russian-made magnet will be part of the world’s largest ‘tokamak’, a device designed to generate energy through nuclear fusion.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy hits back at Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

President Zelenskyy implied that Russia was laying the groundwork for setting off a nuclear device and blaming it on Ukraine.

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Earth News

Which four EU countries are aiming for 100% clean power by 2030?

The EU as a whole is aiming for 82 per cent clean power by the end of the decade but some member states are looking to go one step further.

Earth News

UK plans 2040 nuclear fusion plant - but is it realistic?

The UK will build a nuclear fusion plant - which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy - in Nottinghamshire.

Earth News

Energy crisis will speed up green transition, says renewables chief

Ukraine crisis will speed energy transition in mid-term, says renewables agency chief

This will impact your life

Cost of living crisis: What energy prices does the EU want to cap?

Member states are discussing a proposal to partially capture the excess revenues made by renewable and nuclear energy.

Ukraine

IAEA Chief says integrity of Zaporizhzhia power plant is a priority

A team of 14 IAEA staff travelled to Ukraine to inspect the plant, which has been the site of several battles and explosions in recent weeks

Korea

South Korea offers aid in return for North's denuclearisation

South Korea has offered a large-scale aid package in return for North Korea's denuclearisation, a proposal thought unlikely to be welcomed by Pyongyang.

Economy

Analysis: How Czechs see the start of their EU Council presidency

Euronews correspondent Méabh Mc Mahon reports on her trip to Prague as the Czech Republic takes over the EU Council presidency this month.

Europe Decoded

Why move to label nuclear and gas as 'green' is so controversial

The plan, known as taxonomy, aims to make it clear to investors what can legitimately be called green.

Nature

The search for a UK nuclear dump site could kill millions of fish

Like a giant horn, blasts of noise from seismic testing used to map the seabed could kill marine life.

Earth News

Ukraine wants to hold Russia accountable for its environmental crimes

Once the war is over, Ukraine is hoping to take Russia to court over the billions of euros of damage the war has inflicted on the environment.

Sweden

Global nuclear stockpiles set to rise in 'worrying trend'

Although the total number of nuclear weapons has decreased in recent years, it is likely to rise again, the Stockholm-based think tank SIPRI says.

My Europe Series

Why the Czech Republic's green measures lag behind neighbours

The environmental situation in the Czech Republic is the fifth worst in Europe despite the amount of GDP spent on trying to rectify it, a newly-published report has said.

Tech News

Scientists use giant gun in hunt for clean nuclear fusion energy

The technology involves firing a projectile ignited by gunpowder down a giant gun that eventually hits a target, resulting in nuclear fusion.

Earth News

What does the UK government's new strategy mean for households?

Environmental campaigners and politicians say the new strategy fails to implement quick wins to lower emissions and stave off the rising cost of energy bills.

Earth News

Nuclear experts ‘gravely’ concerned about safety of Ukraine's reactors

Time is running out for an agreement on how to maintain nuclear facilities in Ukraine, the International Atomic Energy Agency says.

Earth News

Chernobyl could leak radiation if power isn't restored, Ukraine warns

The IAEA says that the loss of power at the plant will not have a critical impact on safety.