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Spain braces for first major heatwave of year, highs up to 45C

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Nature

No flights, no car: Why a theatre maker is crossing the Arctic on foot

Bristol-based artist Tom Bailey has spent six weeks immersing himself in a region changing faster than almost anywhere on Earth.

Europe News

'Europe should evolve its carbon market, not dilute it,' investors say

A group of investors managing €11.4 trillion in funds are advocating for complementary industrial policies such as grids, electrification and clean tech financing, reflecting a broader shift in European climate policy from setting targets toward managing industrial transformation.

Nature

Berlin shuts parks and sports sites over toxic caterpillars

Poisonous caterpillars are infesting residential areas in Berlin. As health authorities fail to intervene, residents are taking matters into their own hands.

Climate

Heat set to stay in Spain, up to 38°C next week

Settled weather will dominate most of Spain this weekend, with rain confined to the north and the Pyrenees as temperatures rise sharply; next week the south could approach 38°C.

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Climate experts say heatwave misinformation is fuelling online abuse

Misleading claims about Europe's record heatwave in May have followed familiar climate-change denial narratives, as scientists say that misinformation can help fuel online hostility.

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Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon costs on industry

Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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The heatwave affecting Europe is 'unprecedented and historic'

Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France.

Climate

Pedro Sánchez unveils €9 billion climate plan

The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility.

Climate

Up to 38ºC in Spain this week: Heat soars after rainy winter

Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country.

Europe News

EU touts end of new oil and gas drilling as capitals eye explorations

The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy."

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Powerful tornado tears across Oklahoma

A powerful tornado struck Oklahoma damaging homes, downing power lines, and blocking roads. The storm hit near Enid and surrounding areas, prompting emergency responses. No fatalities were reported, with only minor injuries confirmed so far.

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Sahara dust turns skies red over Crete

Strong winds carried Sahara dust across the Mediterranean, turning skies over Crete a striking red and yellow. Scenes captured in Rethymno and Georgioupoli show the sun dimmed by sand, creating an eerie, almost Martian atmosphere.

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Russia’s North Caucasus hit by massive flooding, thousands evacuated

Flooding triggered by heavy rain has forced thousands of people to evacuate in southern Russia’s North Caucasus region.

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US energy leader slams IEA's net zero agenda

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the International Energy Agency should focus on energy security and abandon net zero ideas, but EU leaders have backed the Paris-based agency as a "trusted pillar" of the global energy community.

France

France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest

France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest uninterrupted period on record.

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EU countries 'need to urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change

More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.