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Liam Gilliver

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A €100 billion queue: Why Europeans are waiting years for clean energy

Providing affordable clean energy to Europeans has become an “absolute obstacle course” due to the continent’s congested grid.

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EU electricity prices ranked – and it’s bad news for Germany

Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels.

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Climate change 'supercharging' larger and more damaging hail in Europe

Europe suffers huge economic losses due to hailstorms, but climate experts warn that rising temperatures is only making them bigger and more damaging.

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How climate change is fuelling disease and displacement in Gaza

Climate adaptation should become an integrated part of aid efforts, as the cost of conflict and global warming collide, according to one expert.

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El Niño clashes with climate change as UN warns record heat is coming

Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming.

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Europe urged to ‘kick the fossil fuel addiction’ amid record May heat

The United Nations is warning that the main culprit behind Europe's blistering temperatures is the world's "addiction" to burning fossil fuels.

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Can the EU’s 5 biggest economies meet their 2030 climate targets?

Time is running out for EU powerhouses to change their ways, or risk missing legally-binding commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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Climate change blamed for record May heat: Europe’s summer outlook

"The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.”

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France has been bracing for extreme heat for years. Is it prepared?

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

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Heat pumps vs AC: Which is the best way to stay cool during heatwaves?

Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave?

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Heat dome vs heatwave: What’s behind Europe’s blistering temperatures?

“What we used to call a July phenomenon is now arriving in mid-May", according to one weather forecaster.

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Why Europe is becoming ‘increasingly suitable’ for hantavirus hosts

Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk?

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Extreme heat to hit parts of Europe this weekend. Are we prepared?

Experts warn that European cities are “calibrated to the old calendar", meaning they’re struggling to adapt to soaring May temperatures.

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Lithuania has ‘fastest growing’ renewable electricity transition in EU

Lithuania’s rapid deployment of wind and solar power is helping the country strengthen its energy resilience and end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

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Heat pumps and EVs can save EU households over €2,200 a year - report

Electrification is the “most powerful tool” to protect Europeans from fossil fuel energy shocks, according to a new analysis.

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Why experts predict a looming surge in solar panel prices

Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe?

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 as public push Israel into second place

Bulgaria is celebrating victory at the Eurovision 2026 grand final following a nail-biting final which saw Israel relegated to second place after a huge public vote decided the winner.

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Coal pollution is cutting solar power output. Here’s why

Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.

Climate

This Nordic city has been crowned EU’s most climate-resilient capital

Europe has been identified as the planet’s fastest-warming continent, underlining the ‘urgency’ to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resilience.

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Top 10 most polluting airports revealed – and three are in Europe

New data has exposed the climate and air quality impacts of 1,300 global airports – and it’s bad news for Europe.

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