Audit reveals ‘serious weaknesses’ and delays in Cyprus’s water management plan
The audit calls for urgent action as water management failures persist.Read More
EU energy systems vulnerable to heatwaves, droughts and rising cooling needs, EEA says
Future energy demand for cooling is expected to increase more in southern EU countries, such as Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.Read More
Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona at risk from extreme rain: What to do if you receive a red alert
Storm Gabrielle has put Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona on red alert this Monday for torrential rains that could drop more than 180 litres of water per square metre in a…
Scientists shocked to find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea
German waters alone contain about 1.5 million metric tonnes of dumped weapons, mostly from the two world wars in the 20th century.Read More
Cyclone Gabrielle hits Portugal’s Azores causing damage to homes
With the Azores archipelago lying outside the region of warm tropical water, which acts as its fuel, it is somewhat rare for cyclones to reach the Portuguese islands.Read More
‘Thousands more people blighted’: Study warns climate change will increase aircraft noise
Warmer air will keep planes lower for longer, exposing more Europeans to aircraft noise, say scientists.Read More
Why Portugal and Spain are the most vulnerable European countries to blackouts
The general blackout on 28 April could be a recurring scenario due to limited connections to the continental power grid, according to a new study.Read More
China announces landmark pledge to cut carbon emissions but experts say it is ‘too timid’
Around 100 nations, responsible for about two-thirds of the world’s emissions, gave plans or some kind of commitments to further curb fossil fuel emissions and fight climate change at the…
Planetary health check reveals oceans have breached critical acidification boundary
More than three-quarters of planet Earth’s life support systems are no longer in the safe zone, experts warn.Read More
Former world leaders call for fossil fuel taxes to fund global climate action
During an energy price crisis in 2022, similar taxes raised billions, the authors argue.Read More