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Croatia approves radioactive waste site despite Bosnia protests

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Polar bears may be ‘rewriting’ their own DNA to adapt to climate

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Utrecht lifts forest warning after DNA confirms wolf shot was 'Bram'

According to the European Commission, there are around 23,000 wild wolves in Europe and the population increased by 35% between 2016 and 2023.

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EU auditors question 'unclear' impact of LIFE environmental funds

EU auditors found that the environmental funds under the LIFE programme are difficult to assess, according to their latest audit. They also urged the European Commission to increase oversight as 123 new projects were recently awarded €358 million in LIFE funding.

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Most of world’s economic growth no longer linked to emissions - study

A decade on from the Paris Agreement, and the link between GDP and rising emissions is starting to break.

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Could ‘transition credits’ be the key to unlocking a coal-free Asia?

This novel take on carbon credits could cure Asia's coal addiction - but critics are sceptical.

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‘Pyjama parties’ call for restoration of Europe’s axed night trains

The decline of international night trains across Europe is facing growing scrutiny – as activists opt to protest in comfort.

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‘Long overdue’: The €1m offer to launch a Nobel Prize for the climate

Leading voices have joined the call for the Nobel Committee to launch a dedicated climate Prize.

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Huge wildlife trafficking crackdown seizes nearly 30,000 live animals

More than 1,000 suspects have been identified in a global sting to crack down on illegal trafficking.

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Your new ‘green’ t-shirt could be making microplastic pollution worse

An investigation into recycled polyester found microplastic pollution is being worsened by ‘green’ materials.

Europe News

European Commission to open up energy law to speed up grid permits

The Commission said it will work to broker a political compromise among member states to accelerate the development of electricity interconnections as part of the "Grids Package".

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Commission's simplification of green laws eases reporting requirements

The EU executive is simplifying environmental laws to "reduce administrative burden" on industry, but environmental groups argue that the decision is a reprieve for polluters.

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Fossil fuels removed as cause of global warming on EPA website

'It's like pretending cigarettes don’t cause lung cancer,' says one climate expert.

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EU hydrogen market hampered by costly production, regulator says

The European Union's goal of producing 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030 are at odds with current market reality, where production and regulation costs leave investors unconvinced.

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Excessive heat risks harming children’s development, warns study

Researchers have warned that spells of excessive heat driven by climate change may lead to delays in early childhood development.

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How damaging is deep-sea mining? New landmark study sheds light

A five-year-long investigation into how deep-sea mining impacts biodiversity has finally been published.

Europe Today

Seven countries ask EU executive to revoke 2035 diesel and petrol ban

Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.

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Shell gave €5m to this museum. Should parents be worried?

School materials emblazoned with the Shell logo are shaping how children as young as 10 learn about climate change.

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Commission to unveil €1.2tr plan to revamp EU power grid, leak shows

The European Commission has identified eight key energy projects under the "Grids Package" to be announced this week, Euronews has learned. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission across the EU27. The EU executive will also endorse storage and hydrogen projects.

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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.

Europe Today

Russian gas and oil in Europe done for good, Energy Commissioner says

EU legislators agreed this week on a historic deal to end energy dependency on Russian gas by 2027. Commissioner Jørgensen told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Europeans must never allow Moscow to weaponise energy, and a Russian oil ban could be next.

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African penguins are starving as sardine stocks collapse, study finds

Severe food shortages have caused thousands of penguins to ‘starve’ to death, a new study has found.

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Deep-sea mining: Norway halts controversial practice until 2029

Norway’s newly elected government has delayed issuing deep-sea mining licenses in the Arctic.

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Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of EU heavy industry imports

European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax.

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EU lawmakers backed end of Russian gas imports by 2027

The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.

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‘Human-made crisis’: How climate change has affected Asia’s floods

More than 1,400 people have been killed following record-breaking rainfall and storm surges across parts of Asia.

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Greece tackles forest fires with new risk assessment map

The new map will allow better preparation for and prevention of wildfires.

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Ten years of climate court cases: Changing rules for big polluters

A surge in climate litigation over the last decade has forced governments and big companies to act.

Europe in Motion

Ranked: Which EU countries are the most connected to nature?

There is a "weak correlation" between members of environmental organisations and nature-connectedness across Europe and the world, researchers say.

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Planned Portugal solar park ignites fierce debate on its impact

The company behind the project has promised to reconcile the production of renewable energy with the environmental protection of the territory.

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EU's climate funds risk being used for dirty projects, experts say

Scientific experts and civil society organisations criticised the European Commission's decision to consider gas pipelines eligible for EU climate funding for the development of hydrogen infrastructure. Critics say it's greenwashing and expensive.

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Air pollution in EU linked to 182,000 deaths despite progress - report

Air pollution remains one Europe’s deadliest environmental threats despite recent progress.

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Unprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whales

Scientists have sounded the alarm over toxic forever chemicals, after analysing 127 whales and dolphins.

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Why is France paying €130m for winemakers to uproot their vines?

France says it is ‘determined’ to rescue the wine industry from a crisis, but could its plan backfire?

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EU bets on nature-based products to increase domestic competitiveness

Nature-based products such as biofuels and bioplastics will be looked to as drivers of green growth under a recently announced bioeconomy strategy, but critics are wary of overexploitation.

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UN's climate change language ‘eroding’ public trust, warns report

Researchers warn that current climate change language can make it easier for misinformation to spread.

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Climate change threatens Spain’s ‘resilient’ economy, warns report

Despite steady GDP growth, a new report warns Spain is among the European countries most 'exposed' to climate change.

Health news

Love working out? Dirty air means you won’t get full health benefits

The protective benefits of exercise begin to wear off as neighbourhood air pollution levels rise, a study found.

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Air pollution worse near airports and ports, EU green agency says

With nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter contaminating the air near ports and airports, affected regions are being urged to step up their monitoring efforts.

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Race begins to save ‘hairy’ snail that’s the size of a fingernail

The German hairy snail has become one of the most endangered molluscs in the UK, but new efforts could soon turn that around.

Europe News

EU countries falling behind on municipal waste recycling, auditors say

The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

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Back-street demand for luxury meat is pushing lemurs to extinction

A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year.

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Scientists identify 168 chemicals that could be toxic for gut health

UK scientists tested more than 1,000 chemicals on gut bacteria samples in a lab, and identified 168 that appear harmful.

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Uzbekistan hosts CITES summit spotlighting global wildlife protection

Delegates will discuss sustainable use of natural resources, ecosystem restoration, and regional cooperation initiatives.

Europe News

EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure

European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

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UK wildfires hit a record high. Where does the rest of Europe stand?

It is estimated that wildfires have ravaged more than 46,000 hectares this year in the UK, the largest area since monitoring began.

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