Devastating floods in Italy claim lives and leave thousands homeless
Fifteen rivers burst their banks after heavy storms across country cause landslides and submerge villages Five people have died and thousands have been evacuated from...
Category : Environment
Many Europeans want climate action – but less so if it changes their lifestyle, shows poll
Exclusive: YouGov survey in seven countries tested backing for government and individual action on crisis Many Europeans are alarmed by the climate crisis and would...
More fruit and veg shortages to come as weather in UK and Spain hits crops
Record heat in southern Europe and chilly start to British growing season spell more misery for shoppers Shoppers have been warned they face more fruit...
Dam fine work: record number of barrier removals helps restore rivers across Europe
More than 300 barriers were taken down last year, boosting the health of waterways and the wildlife they support, say experts A record number of...
‘There’s a lot of posturing’: Europe’s nuclear divide grows as one plant opens and three close
Europe’s first new plant in 16 years comes on stream in Finland day after Germany pulls plug on last reactors When Europe’s first new nuclear...
Germany plans to ban installation of most oil and gas heating from 2024
Bill due before Bundestag in June would encourage homeowners to switch to renewables Germany plans to ban the installation of most oil and gas heating...
EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany
Berlin secures concessions over future use of e-fuels after going back on agreement struck last year EU ministers are expected to approve a draft law...
Germany faces EU backlash over U-turn on phasing out combustion engine
Row a further signal of tensions over the green deal landmark proposals to tackle climate crisis Germany is facing a growing backlash inside the EU...
‘We are losing debates’: combustion engine row divides Germany’s coalition
Green party accuses FDP of gambling away country’s reputation after last-minute blocking of phase-out from 2035 A clash over climate protection measures is threatening to...
Germany’s e-fuel EU loophole could mean ‘135bn more litres of petrol burnt’
Request for exemption from ICE car phase-out would displace up to 46m electric cars, says campaign group A shock German push to break an agreed...
