Climate change is causing more turbulence on flights, say scientists
12 Jun 2023
Clear-air turbulence was long predicted to increase under climate change, but a new study from Reading University has painted the most detailed picture yet of the effects kicking in.
European industry revolts over EU plan to weaken carbon border tax
Today 11:30am
From fertilisers to cement, manufacturers warn against introducing a kill switch into the just-launched CBAM scheme.
Farmers report catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal
Tue 10 Feb 2026
Farmers in Spain warned on Saturday that torrential rains and high winds had left fields submerged and caused millions of euros worth of damage to crops, as Spain and Portugal braced for more extreme weather.
EU weighing options to support industry in carbon market overhaul
Mon 9 Feb 2026
The European Commission is looking at various ways to support industries in an upcoming overhaul of the EU carbon market to prevent them moving to areas with lower pollution standards, the head of the Commission’s climate department said late on Wednesday.
EU adopts first-ever standard for carbon removal projects
4 Feb 2026
The European Commission announced the adoption of its first set of voluntary certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals, aimed at providing clear standards for carbon removal technologies, to enable certification and investment in projects that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
EU carbon price forecasts edge up in volatile start to the year
3 Feb 2026
Analysts raised slightly their forecasts for prices in the European Union's carbon market for the next couple of years while predicting volatile trading in 2026 as the benchmark contract moves with Europe’s gas prices.
Norway’s $2tn wealth fund stress tests effects of climate shocks and AI correction
2 Feb 2026
Equity portfolio could lose a quarter in event of extreme weather and shed more than half from AI boom collapse.
Dutch government discriminated against Bonaire islanders over climate adaptation, court rules
29 Jan 2026
The Dutch government discriminated against people in one of its most vulnerable territories by not helping them adapt to climate change, a court has found.
EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time ever
29 Jan 2026
Sales of electric vehicles overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, according to new figures released by industry group the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
Europe set for record LNG imports in 2026, IEA says
27 Jan 2026
Europe is expected to import a record amount of liquefied natural gas this year with global supply also expected to soar, the International Energy Agency said on Friday.
Amsterdam defies last-minute lobbying to become first capital city to ban fossil fuel ads
27 Jan 2026
The world’s largest outdoor advertising company warned city councillors of “far-reaching consequences” hours before the landmark vote.
