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These EU states have already used up their natural resources for 2026

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Timmy the humpback whale presumed to have died

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Inside Europe’s struggle to set the record straight on wind power

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Polish moose increasingly choosing to live in Germany

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Why Europe’s negative electricity prices won’t lower your bills

Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment.

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The EU is betting on direct air capture – is it a bad investment?

Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment?

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Ecological summits ends with a show of ‘Central Asian solidarity’

Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.

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‘I spent €4k on a heat pump. Here’s how much I save on energy bills'

The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment?

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All the new UNESCO geoparks you can visit in Europe

From a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea to Ireland’s only fjord, these geoparks tell the history of the world long before humans entered the picture.

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Belgium seeks control of its nuclear reactors to secure energy supply

Brussels believes the solution to soaring energy prices as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the war in the Middle East is to permanently transition away from fossil fuels.

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6 key takeaways from Colombia fossil fuel phaseout conference

Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways.

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Snow is rapidly disappearing from the Greek mountains, new study shows

Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.

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What could the UAE’s exit from OPEC mean for the climate?

The world's third-largest oil producer has the capacity to increase its output by almost 50 per cent, according to industry estimates.

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Happy ending? Stranded humpback whale is finally on his way home

Fans can track Timmy's journey in real time.

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Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia

"When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host.

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Summit kicks off in Colombia to accelarate exit from fossil fuels

The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.

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German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

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How renewables are helping EU avoid the ‘price of other people's wars’

"As long as we depend on oil and gas, we will continue to pay the price of other people's wars,” said French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

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‘Small miracle’: Przewalski’s horses adapt to radioactive Chernobyl

On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the site remains too dangerous for humans – but wildlife has moved back in.

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Central Asian countries collaborate to push green energy transition

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

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

Italy is one of 50 countries attending the Fossil Fuel Transition Conference in Colombia.

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Greece has increased the number of beaches where sunbeds are banned

The ban means that you will not be able to hire umbrellas or sunbeds at some 251 beaches, many of which are marine NATURA 2000 sites.

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Could eating invasive fish help the oceans?

WWF's free guide to sustainable seafood now delves into a growing climate threat: invasive species.

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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 Asia bets on ‘ecological solidarity’ as water crisis deepens

Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation.

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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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