The Road To Green Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”? In partnership with The European Commission High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time. 28/01/2026
The Road To Green Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives In partnership with The European Commission With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain. 28/01/2026
Earth News ‘Irreversible damage’: Is the world about to run out of water? Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns. 21/01/2026
Earth News More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates. 13/01/2026
Earth News Why boosting Venezuela's oil production could skyrocket pollution Even a modest increase in Venezuelan oil production could carry climate consequences on the scale of entire countries, experts warn. 12/01/2026
Earth News Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics - study Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say. 02/01/2026
Earth News France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France. 01/01/2026
Business French court rejects government bid to suspend Shein platform A French court rejected the government's bid to suspend Shein, ruling the measure “disproportionate.” However, the platform must implement reliable age verification before resuming sales of adult products. 19/12/2025
Euronews investigates In Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to claim lives In Campania, southern Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to bear the scars of decades of criminal pollution. Illegal dumps, toxic fires, and soaring illness: Euronews reporter, Valérie Gauriat, investigated at the heart of this scarred territory, where residents’ anger shows no sign of abating. 19/12/2025
Earth News Air pollution is keeping children indoors in Bosnian capital The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina often tops the list of places with the worst air quality globally. 18/12/2025
The Road To Green Making polluters pay: how can we stop environmental criminals? In partnership with The European Commission If a hazardous substance is leaking into your tap, you may be an indirect victim of an environmental crime. In this episode of The Road to Green, we meet people in Slovakia and Romania who are working to bring criminals to justice. 17/12/2025
The Road To Green European enforcers ramp up the fight against environmental criminals In partnership with The European Commission One year after the adoption of the updated European Directive on Environmental Crime, Euronews takes stock with Lieutenant Colonel Ondrej Koporec, Slovakian environmental investigator and Chair of the European EnviCrimeNet network. 17/12/2025
Croatia Croatia approves radioactive waste site despite Bosnia protests Croatia's parliament passed a law enabling construction of a radioactive waste facility near the Bosnian border. The site will store waste from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant and Croatian medical facilities, despite years of opposition from communities in Bosnia who warn it threatens 250,000 people. 15/12/2025
Earth News Your new ‘green’ t-shirt could be making microplastic pollution worse An investigation into recycled polyester found microplastic pollution is being worsened by ‘green’ materials. 11/12/2025
Moments Why Sweden is offering free stays in a silent forest cabin Visit Skåne launched its Stay Quiet campaign as a response to noise pollution. 07/12/2025
Earth News Air pollution in EU linked to 182,000 deaths despite progress - report Air pollution remains one Europe’s deadliest environmental threats despite recent progress. 01/12/2025
Health news Love working out? Dirty air means you won’t get full health benefits The protective benefits of exercise begin to wear off as neighbourhood air pollution levels rise, a study found. 28/11/2025
Earth News Ranked: Which EU country recycles the most plastic packaging waste? In 2023, the EU generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in Europe, equivalent to 177.8kg per inhabitant. 23/10/2025
Climate Climate shocks threaten 900 million poor people worldwide: UN report More than 300 million people live in regions where three or four climate hazards overlap. 17/10/2025
Earth News EU ministers test positive for forever chemicals in their blood PFAS were found in the blood of all the EU ministers sampled, the tests found. 07/10/2025