‘Reckless and shortsighted’: EU lifts ban on turtle dove hunting in Spain, France and Italy
The birds are still vulnerable to extinction globally, and are clinging on in the UK.Read More
The Arctic’s glaciers are retreating, exposing new coastlines that could trigger tsunamis
The unstable new coastline poses safety risks for the tourists that flock to coastal glacial areas for their beauty and abundant wildlife.Read More
Dead hedgehogs reveal PCB pollution still haunts the environment decades after ban
Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health.Read More
‘The last form of protest I have’: German priest prefers prison over €500 fine for climate activism
Rev. Jörg Alt and about 40 other activists blocked traffic in Nuremberg by gluing their hands to a street in front of the city’s train station.Read More
Clothing rental companies are a sustainable answer to fast fashion, so why do they rarely work?
The high costs of laundry and warehousing are among the challenges facing startups.Read More
Türkiye’s 20,000-year-old glaciers are disappearing. Scientists want to close them to visitors
The remaining glacial area in the Cilo Mountains has been damaged and degraded, scientists say.Read More
Electric cars, leaky homes, and food: How does France plan to get emissions cuts back on track?
After a sluggish 2024, France is “mobilising” to meet its 2030 climate goal.Read More
Finland ‘ahead of schedule’ on coal phase out as Helsinki’s Salmisaari plant closes
Wind power in Finland has more than doubled since 2020 to supply a quarter of the country’s energy.Read More
Gothenburg fined for missing renewable energy goal. Here’s why it’s happy to take the hit
The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.Read More
From Finland to the UK, European countries are slashing aid. What does it mean for climate funds?
Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.Read More