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Climate change to enter the curricula at European medical schools

The network aims to train 10,000 medical students in the next three years.

Green News

'A shocker’: England experiences second worst harvest ever

The devastating news comes after it was announced that England’s 2023/4’s winter was the wettest for nearly 200 years.

Europe News

Green groups wary as EU bets on future carbon capture

As EU officials host a two-day summit on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the south of France, environmental groups are questioning the underlying assumption that the technology is a viable way to keep billions of tonnes of planet-heating CO2 out of the atmosphere.

Climate

What is COP29? The defining issues on the table in Baku next month

Convincing countries to give more money to tackle climate change will be the centrepiece of the climate summit.

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Nature

‘Extinct’ wild cattle to be reintroduced to Scottish Highlands

A rewilding project aims to reintroduce tauros to the Scottish Highlands, with benefits for the climate and biodiversity.

Destinations

Florida travel: Will I get a refund if I cancel my trip due to Milton?

At least two million people in the Sunshine State are without power and thousands of homes have been destroyed - is travelling there a good idea?

Climate

Earth’s ‘vital signs’ show planet at tipping point

Climate experts warn that much of the fabric of life on Earth is at risk and urge immediate action.

Travel News

Hurricane Milton: Airports closed while residents urged to evacuate

President Joe Biden has warned that Milton could be ”the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century".

Europe News

EU pledges funds for developing countries ahead of COP29 summit

With little over a month to go before world leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan for the UN climate talks known as COP29, European governments have promised to continue paying their share of an annual $100bn intended to help developing countries cope with climate change.

Travel News

Why are ski resorts being forced to close their lifts?

Residents of Grand Puy, France, voted to shutter the ski lift after a lack of snow and visitors made it unviable.

Green News

What will Hurricane Kirk’s impact be on mainland Europe?

Euronews Green spoke to Chartered Meteorologist Lars Lowinski to find out the likely impact of the storm.

Climate

Which US state is most at risk from the climate crisis?

New research uses extreme heat, drought, inland and coastal flooding and wildfires to rank the safety of US states.

Europe News

Brussels urged not to U-turn on car CO2 limits amid industry ‘crisis’

Electricity firms fear the EU is about to cave in to industry pressure and ease cuts on car emissions, as Austria, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands ask the European Commission to help electrify company car fleets.

Business

Financing the EU's green transition: Who foots the bill?

Around €40 trillion worth of economic activity is moderately or highly dependent on nature - according to the World Economic Forum. A shift towards greener energy sources is necessary, but how do we get there?

Green News

EU claims to be ‘on track’ with global biodiversity pledge

The European Union’s chief negotiator on a United Nations compact to reverse biodiversity loss denies postponement of anti-deforestation law undermines credibility just weeks ahead of crunch summit in Colombia.

Azerbaijan

Food supply risk under the spotlight at Baku Climate Summit

The Baku Climate Action Week ahead of COP29 focused on how extreme weather due to the climate crisis is disrupting supply chains.

Green News

EU deforestation backflip: Conservatives cheer, green groups rage

A much-debated deforestation law has been postponed by the European Commission, sparking outrage from environmentalists but relief from affected businesses.

Azerbaijan

Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29

The event is a precursor to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will be held in November in Azerbaijan with the broad aim to combat climate change.

Europe News

Why are carmakers pleading for a respite from EU climate policy

The head of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in

Green News

Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers

The popular ski resort of Zermatt is in the affected area.