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Central Asian countries collaborate to push green energy transition

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Transition from fossil fuels: 'The EU must put up a united front'

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Greece has increased the number of beaches where sunbeds are banned

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Could eating invasive fish help the oceans?

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Paris veterinary hospital treats wild animal victims of human activity

Over the past year, the Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital has cared for more than 10,400 wild animals.

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Solar and wind slashed Europe’s electricity prices by 25% in 2023-2025

Data also shows that price impacts grow stronger when more renewables come online.

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Lower taxes and clean power: Inside EU plan to slash energy bills

Green energy organisations have praised the proposals, but underline that they need to be supported with concrete, implementable reforms in order to be effective.

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Ghost fish farms pollute Greek seas and threaten ship safety

The Greek island of Ithaca is still facing pollution years after fish farms were abandoned.

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Central Asian leaders back proposal for UN water agency

Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities.

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EU pet passports: Why pet travel just got more expensive for Brits

A loophole open since Brexit has now been closed, meaning pet owners will have to get new documents for every trip.

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New UN water agency could be founded at Kazakhstan summit

The Regional Ecological Summit kicks off today in Astana.

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Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

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India and China solar boom see renewable energy overtake global demand

Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar.

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Japan reveals a new official name for ‘cruelly hot’ days

‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way.

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Fossil fuel power falls despite Hormuz crisis as renewables step in

Fears of a ‘coal comeback’ triggered by the Iran war energy crisis are not supported by the data.

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A ‘paradox’: Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy?

Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?

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Rome reconnects with its historic Colosseum olive oil production

There are about 2,200 farms within the city limits of Italy’s capital alone, making it the largest agricultural municipality in Europe.

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Lower electricity bills could become a reality thanks to EU proposal

Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?

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UK households could be paid to turn on washing machines on sunny days

Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer?

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EU countries to plan fossil fuel phaseout at Colombia conference

Energy crises could be a thing of the past if reliable, cheap and abundant clean energy is given precedence over fossil fuels.

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Meet the 'donkey firefighters' protecting Spain's natural landscapes

Several projects in Doñana, Galicia and Catalonia employ donkeys to clear forests and reduce plant fuel.

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Oldest gorilla in captivity celebrates 69th birthday

Arriving in Berlin in 1959, the western lowland gorilla has far outlived the typical 35-40 year wild lifespan through specialised care.

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Europe's largest artificial lake landscape is being created in Germany

Eastern Germany's mega complex of artificial lakes created from disused coal mines will reach a new milestone this summer.

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Greenpeace warns of potential 'catastrophic' Chernobyl collapse

Failure to repair the protective structure around the nuclear site could unleash 'highly radioactive dust' that 'does not recognise borders', experts warn.

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One of the world's rarest lizards almost wiped out by local mice

The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland.

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Is Hungary’s historic election result good news for the climate?

Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar.

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Mezcal's popularity is booming – but forests are paying the price

Mezcal production in Mexico has gone from about 1 million litres in 2010 to more than 11 million in 2024.

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Timmy the whale: Can whale songs save him? Biologist plans autopsy

For days now, marine biologists have been assuming that there is no rescue for Timmy the humpback whale stranded in the Bay of Wismar. The Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is now talking about a "minimally invasive attempt to mobilise the whale".

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Portugal introduces refund scheme for recycled bottles and cans

Portugal has one of the lowest utilisation rates for recycled materials in the EU, at only three per cent in 2024.

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Inside the world's first facility to bury nuclear waste in Finland

Onkalo is the world's first facility for permanently disposing radioactive spent nuclear fuel. It is expected to operate until the 2120s.

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Inside Portugal's €111m battle to stop its beaches from vanishing

Portuguese authorities have earmarked €111 million for coastal restoration and protection.

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Babies risk microplastic exposure from surprising sources, study finds

The report also found that some climate technology could actually make microplastic exposure worse.

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How releasing endangered bats offers Ukrainians relief from the war

'We're all living in war time, and everyone has their own struggles, but we are doing what we know best'.

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Greece's new digital platform aims to protect marine flora and fauna

Greek authorities have imposed strict seasonal regulations on fishing and prohibited certain types of fishing gear.

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How Germany proved that plug-in solar is worth the investment

The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany.

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Why climate change is taking lamb off the menu this Easter

Climate-fuelled extreme weather is becoming farmers’ “biggest challenge”, as the price of lamb continues to soar.

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Greece clamps down on illegal smuggling of endangered sea urchins

Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits.

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Why plans to build Europe’s biggest solar farm may never happen

Politicians say that renewables must play a ‘central role’ in strengthening energy security, but a huge solar farm has been met with resistance.

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‘Climate neglect’: Italy falls back on coal amid Iran war energy woes

Italy’s four coal-powered plants, which are currently on stand-by, could be reactivated if gas and oil supply issues escalate.

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World's oldest tortoise is 'very much alive' despite death rumours

A viral post claiming a 193-year-old tortoise had passed away has been linked to a cryptocurrency scam. Here's all you need to know.

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How global warming is putting millions of French homes at risk

More than half of the detached houses in France are under threat by rising temperatures, spurring the government to fight back.

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'Failed experiment’: Experts query the true sustainability of biofuels

‘Right now we surrender vast swathes of land for crops that we simply burn in our cars’, said one expert.

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360-metre giant: World's tallest wind turbine being built in Germany

Winds are stronger at higher altitudes, allowing for twice as much energy to be produced.

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Solar saved Europe €3bn in March. Which country is leading the race?

A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high.

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Europe’s outdated grid risks clean energy projects being ‘stranded’

Upgrading Europe’s ‘insufficient’ grid is a “matter of urgency” for the continent's energy security.

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This German village relies on renewables to avoid rising energy costs

The German village of Feldheim is using wind, solar and biogas energy to shield itself from rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with local officials saying residents are not affected by electricity cost increases.

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What is a 'super El Niño' and will it happen this year?

Climate models suggest a ‘strong’ El Niño could occur later this year, with the potential of increasing global temperatures.

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National Geographic Museum of Exploration to open in D.C. this summer

The newly revamped museum will immerse visitors in the work of the nonprofit organisation’s researchers and take them behind the scenes of the famed magazine.

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