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Climate

‘Warmer-than-normal August’ looms: Why is Europe so hot this summer?

"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”

Ecotech

Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms

Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.

Ecotech

European hospital blaze blamed on solar. Are rooftop panels safe?

Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?

Earth News

Stick to the speed limit to save money and cut emissions, says study

A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute.

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Earth News

Why the UK’s ‘radical’ energy secretary could kill North Sea drilling

Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?

Ecotech

EU urged to explore ‘hybridisation’ to stop wasting clean energy

“Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.”

Earth News

EU criticised over major shakeup of its flagship emissions policy

Proposed reforms to the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) have been described as a “gift to polluters”.

Climate

Should FIFA consider rescheduling the World Cup amid extreme heat?

Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures.

Climate

What it's really like living in one of the world's hottest towns

Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge.

Climate

‘I froze my pyjamas’: Inside the struggle to keep cool without a/c

TikTok tells me that freezing my pjs will provide much-needed relief from extreme heat. I need other options…

Climate

Estonia tops global sustainability rankings as US progress slips

Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

Climate

Too much sun: Is Spain’s solar boom really turning into a ‘bust’?

Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story?

Ecotech

Rooftop solar can help Europeans stay cool plus other hidden benefits

Solar panels have been proven to help keep houses cool during extreme temperatures and may even increase the value of your home.

Ecotech

German households gaining ‘energy independence’ with battery boom

“Consumers have recognised how useful and profitable batteries are, especially in combination with solar systems, heat pumps and EVs.”

Climate

Inside the underground network cooling Europe without using air con

“District cooling offers clear benefits for cities aiming to safeguard public health and cut emissions.”

Earth News

Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?

Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.

Earth News

Trump wins legal battle to erase national park climate change signs

Donald Trump wants to “restore truth and sanity” to US history by removing signage on climate change, slavery and other topics.

Culture news

Canada joins Eurovision Song Contest despite growing boycott

Canada will sing at next Eurovision Song Contest after the country's public broadcaster confirmed full membership of the European Broadcasting Union - allowing them to compete in the world's biggest competition of its kind.

Art

First David Hockney painting sold at auction since artist’s death

David Hockney’s "The Only One with Waves" (1991) was inspired by the wild Pacific Ocean – marking the moment he transitioned away from his iconic still swimming pools.

Earth News

Europe’s air quality improves as major pollutants ‘steadily decrease’

Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve.

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