👁 The Asco I nuclear power plant, centre, seen near houses in the small town of Asco, Spain, on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.

Climate

Is nuclear power the solution to Portugal's energy independence?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

12/03/2026

👁 A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike is seen in the background as Emirates planes are parked at Dubai International Airport

Earth News

‘Flying above chaos’: Uber-rich flee Dubai on polluting private jets

Private jets are up to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes – and are now being used to escape escalating conflict in the Middle East.

05/03/2026

👁 Minister of Business and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso attends the Teha (The European House Ambrosetti ) economic forum in Cernobbio, Como Lake, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Europe News

Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market

The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension.

26/02/2026

👁 Sampling rosette with gray sampling bottles at left, the ship’s rail at lower right, and the face of the ice shelf in the background.

Earth News

Inside the sinking theory that glacier melt slows climate change

Iron fertilisation has long been touted as a glimmer of hope amid rising emissions – but a new study has seemingly debunked the theory.

26/02/2026

👁 A man recovers items from a shop that caught fire in a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Friday, March 25, 2022.

Earth News

Russia-Ukraine war has produced 311 million tonnes of CO2e - report

Experts warn that climate change and Russia’s war on Ukraine have created a “vicious cycle” with devastating consequences.

24/02/2026

👁 A building with the mural entitled 'Kalamata' depicting opera legend Maria Callas by artist Kleomenis Kostopoulos in Kalamata town, Greece.

Europe News

EU countries back tool to regulate carbon price spikes

EU countries agreed to amend a financial tool designed to regulate carbon price shocks in anticipation of the new carbon tax covering road transport and buildings.

18/02/2026

👁 Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol.

Europe News

Europe needs to scale up energy commercialisation, IEA says

A new report from the International Energy Agency says that while Europe pioneered the technologies of the future, it risks becoming a research hub for global competitors without systemic industrial scaling.

18/02/2026

👁 A banner with the words "solidarity above property" is unfurled from a residential building, during a demonstration to demand solutions for Portugal's housing crisis, 2023.

Europe News

EU unveils €3bn to mitigate impact of upcoming carbon tax

The new funds come on top of €4 billion frontloaded to the Social Climate Fund, meaning a total of €7 billion will be available for EU countries before 2028.

05/02/2026

👁 TheStorage's industrial scale pilot at Nokian Panimo in Finland

Earth News

Finnish startup uses sand to slash industrial heat emissions by 90%

Finland is leading the race to decarbonise industrial heat emissions, using sand to produce fossil-free steam.

02/02/2026

👁 The sun sets behind wind turbines near Pokrent, northern Germany, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

Earth News

Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time

The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back.

22/01/2026

👁 A close-up shot of a man typing on a laptop.

Earth News

New tool reveals the hidden environmental cost of every website

9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days.

21/01/2026

👁 In this Jan. 18, 2010 file photo, steaks and other beef products are displayed for sale at a grocery store in McLean, Va.

Earth News

How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household?

Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing.

20/01/2026

👁 Two men walk up the stairs at the Congress Center where the Annnual Meeting of the World Economy Forum takes place in Davos, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

Earth News

‘Pure hypocrisy’: WEF slammed for soaring use of private jets to Davos

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets.

19/01/2026

👁 Dr Toby Kiers, winner of the 2026 Tyler Prize Award.

Earth News

Scientist wins €215,000 award for work on carbon-sucking fungi

Dr Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize award after shedding light on “overlooked” fungi that can offset huge amounts of CO2.

15/01/2026

👁 Close-up shot of hands wrapped around a plant.

Earth News

Why time is running out for the EU and UK to plant more trees

The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made?

14/01/2026

👁 Jerome Delay

Europe News

Italy, France seek relief on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax

France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers.

07/01/2026