Nature Italy’s UNESCO-designated Po Delta saved from offshore gas drilling Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions.
Europe News Thousands protest demanding Albania's PM Rama resigns The demonstrations have grown into a broader anti-establishment movement, with protesters accusing both the government and opposition parties of failing to address the country's political and economic challenges. 11/06/2026
Climate World’s carbon budget will be exhausted in three years - report The rate of human-induced warming remains at an all-time high, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change report. 11/06/2026
Earth News Countries agree €3.4bn for environmental projects Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. 10/06/2026
Climate Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated. 10/06/2026
The Europe Conversation 'Not investing in nature poses security risk' - Commissioner Roswall The European Environment Commissioner told Euronews that Brussels must "connect the dots" and understand that environmental, economic and security interests go hand-in-hand. 09/06/2026
Europe News Almost like minefields: Europe's peatlands gain military importance Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers. 09/06/2026
Nature Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes Some say 'animal underdogs' have been left off the shortlist, which is now open to a public vote. 09/06/2026
Water Divers capture the first ever video of a great white shark in the Med Volunteer divers had the astonishing encounter while retrieving abandoned fishing nets from a shipwreck. 08/06/2026
Nature Giant Nosferatu spiders on Baltic coast: What to do if they bite Germany's nature conservation group NABU has for years tracked the spread of the giant Nosferatu spider. It has now reached the Baltic, common in Rügen and Usedom. How dangerous is it? 05/06/2026
Earth News Energy use of AI and data centres rivals most countries: UN report "That extra ‘please’ you put there can make a huge difference,” says one of the report's authors. 04/06/2026
No Comment Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family. 04/06/2026
Europe News Former Dutch environmentalist fired by Tata Steel for far-right links Dutch newspaper NRC revealed Pols had been a member of the far-right South African Afrikaner Studente Front (ASF) movement during his time as a student. 03/06/2026
Earth News Spanish waters hit record May temperatures State Ports' monitoring networks recorded all-time May temperature highs at 18 of their 29 buoys, from Galicia and the Cantabrian coast to the Mediterranean, peaking at 26.58°C off Mahon. 02/06/2026
Europe News Protests against Kushner-linked resort in Albania enter second day Environmental NGOs have long raised concerns that the project could threaten the area's biodiversity and disrupt bird migration routes. 02/06/2026
Climate Global temperatures likely to spike this summer as El Niño returns El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon but its effects are worse because of climate change. 02/06/2026
Nature Record: Angler lands giant 2.5-metre catfish Paul had caught a 2.47-metre catfish and hoped to beat his own record soon, but his friend Mohammed unexpectedly got there first. 01/06/2026
Earth News Amur tigers released into the wild in Kazakhstan to help restore the extinct Turan species Vladimir Putin has gifted four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan during his state visit. The initiative is aimed at restoring an apex predator that disappeared from Central Asian region more than 70 years ago. 31/05/2026
Europe News 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. 29/05/2026
Made in Europe The German village that made itself immune to the Hormuz shock When the Hormuz crisis sent energy prices up across Europe, most households had little choice but to absorb the shock. The residents of Feldheim, a small village in eastern Germany, barely noticed. They pay just 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity. 29/05/2026
Earth News Why Greece's polluting 'ghost farms' are finally disappearing Abandoned farms have left the Ionian Sea filled with fishing nets, tiles, plastics and timber - but media coverage and pressure from the authorities has triggered a momentous 'shift'. 29/05/2026
No Comment France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway. 28/05/2026
No Comment Ireland records 30C while Portugal nears 37C in May heat A record May heatwave sent Irish temperatures above 30C and Portugal’s to 37C, drawing crowds outdoors and renewing worries over climate change. 28/05/2026
Culture news Keep cool and carry on: Clothes for office life in May heatwave This May has been one of the hottest on record - and we're still weeks away from summer. If what to wear or not to work is among your chief concerns, then look no further as Euronews Culture has convened a style council of fashion experts to ensure you stay cool without making any faux pas 28/05/2026
Europe News The heatwave affecting Europe is 'unprecedented and historic' Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France. 27/05/2026
No Comment Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks. 26/05/2026
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. 25/05/2026
Earth News Three Lake Constances: Europe's biggest underground drinking water For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted. 25/05/2026
Earth News Millions are watching wildlife webcams to see 'nature as it really is' Live broadcasts from national parks and protected areas are booming in Spain. Once a tool for science and outreach, they are now a new digital pastime. 25/05/2026
Earth News Europe's biggest beach? Endless sand on Germany's North Sea A sandbank the size of 1,400 football pitches: Kniepsand on the North Frisian island of Amrum looks like a slice of desert and shields the island, while its vast beach could give tourism further inland a boost. 24/05/2026
Europe News Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' The Terra dei Fuochi, or land of fires, is a vast area in southern Italy scarred by illegal dumping, burying and burning of waste. 23/05/2026
Earth News Positive environmental stories from 2026 Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. 22/05/2026
Made in Europe How Candela’s flying ferries could bring commuters back to the water “Welcome on board the first prototype of the ferry P12. We put it into water almost three years ago. We have built a lot of boats since.” 22/05/2026
Europe in Motion EU green economy booms as solar energy grows at record pace EU countries doubled their green-economy output in less than 10 years. Will this continue despite some scaling back of green policies? 22/05/2026
Europe News Spain to launch biggest wildfire campaign after record losses in 2025 Spain is one of the southern European countries on the front line of climate change as higher average temperatures stoke heatwaves, droughts and forest fires. 21/05/2026
Earth News "Highly explosive" whale Timmy to be towed out to sea The dead humpback whale 'Timmy' off the Danish coast is at risk of exploding. Authorities now plan to tow it out to open sea. 21/05/2026
Nature World Bee Day: How to make your garden perfect for pollinators Bees pollinate 75% of the world's key crops. 20/05/2026
Climate Up to 38ºC in Spain this week: Heat soars after rainy winter Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country. 19/05/2026
Climate How hot will it get by 2100? Scientists revise the answer Cheap renewables are lowering predicted 2100 temperatures – but warming could still be catastrophic. 19/05/2026
Europe News Whale Timmy is dead, GPS tracker confirms identity For days, it remained unclear whether the whale found dead off the Danish coast was Timmy. Authorities have now confirmed that the well-known humpback whale did not survive his journey through the Baltic Sea. 16/05/2026
Europe News Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos Measurements have shown that more than 300 sites in western Hungary have been covered with aggregates containing asbestos. There are currently no preventive regulations in place in Europe regarding natural asbestos. 15/05/2026
Earth News The Caspian Sea is shrinking, and ecosystems are paying the price Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea. 15/05/2026
Earth News Blue flag beaches: All the newly awarded sandy stretches in Europe Mediterranean beaches have swept the Blue Flag awards again this year. 15/05/2026
Earth News Cyprus doubles down on dolphin and whale protection as sightings spike In recent weeks, an increased presence of dolphins and other cetaceans has been recorded in the marine areas of Cyprus. 15/05/2026
Earth News Germany scraps renewable heating law despite heat pump boom Germany has back-peddled on its green heating law, despite heat pumps recently outselling traditional gas boilers. 14/05/2026