Water

Ecotech

‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water

Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water.

21/04/2026

Earth News

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.

14/04/2026

Nature

‘Unbelievable’: Rare footage shows whales support birth of calf

“It's amazing: when faced with this impossible challenge, these animals come together to succeed,” says Project CETI's Shane Gero.

27/03/2026

Health news

Iran war's environmental toll threatens long-term health, experts say

Attacks on gas fields, nuclear sites, and desalination plants are leaching toxic pollutants into air, soil, and water, that could impact health for decades, experts say.

26/03/2026

Climate

Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition

Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.

23/03/2026

Earth News

Iran's exiled ‘water terrorist’ wins top global prize

The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources.

18/03/2026

Climate

Europe’s warming oceans are losing fish faster than we thought

Researchers warn against falling for 'fool's gold' of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves.

18/03/2026

Earth News

Sea levels are higher than thought – putting millions more are at risk

A new study highlights a 'methodological blind spot' in the way sea level rise is measured.

06/03/2026

Climate

Greenland’s unpredictable ice cover threatens traditional fishers

Diminishing sea ice could push traditional ice fishers to use boats or into the ranks of commercial fishing.

05/03/2026

Earth News

Ocean Pact to Ocean Act: Can the EU save its seas and fisheries?

From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days.

01/03/2026

World News

Experts warn of rapid loss of water in the Baltic Sea

At the beginning of February, the water level in the Baltic Sea dropped sharply. Experts tell Euronews it is a result of climate change.

22/02/2026

Earth News

‘Growing threat’: How climate change worsened Valencia’s deadly floods

A major study has confirmed that the flash flooding that devastated Valencia in 2024 was ‘intensified’ by human-made climate change.

19/02/2026

Earth News

Venomous lionfish are invading Greek waters. Should we be eating them?

'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation.

29/01/2026

Earth News

Sea levels are rising - but in Greenland, the opposite is happening

Scientists say Greenland’s sinking sea levels will have a ripple effect on coastal communities, shipping routes, fishing and infrastructure.

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

All you need to know as ‘historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force

The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage.

17/01/2026

Earth News

EU cracks down on forever chemicals in drinking water. Will it work?

Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'.

14/01/2026

Earth News

Healthy coral reefs could feed millions every year, finds study

Overfishing and global warming are depleting food from our oceans, but rebuilding reef life could help provide millions of meals every year.

05/01/2026

Earth News

What does 2026 hold for the world's oceans?

A year of reckoning for the world’s oceans: Euronews looks ahead to 2026, from the High Seas Treaty and deep-sea mining to ocean summits and EU marine policy.

28/12/2025

Earth News

Asia floods highlight the deadly impacts of ‘rampant’ deforestation

As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder.

05/12/2025