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Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

Tue 23 Jun 2026

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country including Paris for Monday as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels.

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EU greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2025, data shows

Fri 19 Jun 2026

The European Union did not manage to reduce its planet-warming emissions last year, with preliminary data showing a slight increase in pollution levels compared to 2024.

Ukraine hopes renewables can Russia-proof power grid

Fri 19 Jun 2026

Quick to build and able to power a small city, the Oriv wind farm in western Ukraine is exactly the kind of project Kyiv hopes will backstop its power grid against routine Russian strikes.

Steel and chemicals giants demand freeze to EU’s flagship climate policy

17 Jun 2026

The attack on the Emissions Trading System is among industry's most direct calls yet for the EU to change course on climate.

Climate change reshapes Spain's rockfall risk as frost weathering moves uphill

16 Jun 2026

Climate change is altering where and when rocks are most likely to fracture across Spain, according to new research that suggests warming temperatures are redistributing a key process responsible for breaking down mountain landscapes.

EU agrees stronger price controls for new carbon market

12 Jun 2026

The European Union agreed stronger measures to control prices in its new carbon market early on Thursday, responding to governments' concerns that the emissions-cutting initiative ‌could increase fuel bills.

Airline CEOs warn EU plan to expand carbon costs will raise fares

10 Jun 2026

Europe's ‌biggest airlines have urged the European Union not to extend its Emissions Trading System to cover international flights, warning the move would raise ticket prices, a letter seen by Reuters showed.