Green News Solar storm brings aurora borealis to Portuguese skies Power and satellite networks were also impacted by the severe solar storm. 20/01/2026
Green News How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household? Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing. 20/01/2026
Green News Penguins are changing their breeding patterns. Should we be worried? The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists. 20/01/2026
Green News ‘Pure hypocrisy’: WEF slammed for soaring use of private jets to Davos The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets. 19/01/2026
Green News Positive environmental stories from 2026 Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. 19/01/2026
Green News Athletes call out polluting firms sponsoring 2026 Winter Olympics Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. 18/01/2026
Green News The green city set to transform Uzbekistan’s capital From green corridors and solar power to cultural hubs and 15-minute mobility, New Tashkent is shaping a sustainable future for Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing capital. 17/01/2026
Green News All you need to know as ‘historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage. 17/01/2026
Green News How online abuse became the norm for Europe’s climate scientists Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech. 16/01/2026
Green News Race against time: Scientists store endangered glacier ice in Antarctica Scientists are racing to preserve ice cores from endangered glaciers worldwide by storing them in an Antarctic ice sanctuary. The Ice Memory Foundation aims to protect vital climate records before rising temperatures cause irreversible glacier loss. 16/01/2026
Europe News 'We need competitive bidding for clean power' – wind industry leader Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and urged EU countries to effectively implement auction systems. 15/01/2026
Green News NASA sparks concern after report on rising temperatures omits climate An expert says NASA’s statement is “consistent” with all of the other “anti-climate actions” the Trump administration has taken in the last year. 15/01/2026
Green News How has Iran’s environmental crisis fuelled nationwide protests? Iran’s protests are often framed as economic, political or ideological. Yet a deeper ecological crisis is eroding the fabric of society. 15/01/2026
Green News Scientist wins €215,000 award for work on carbon-sucking fungi Dr Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize award after shedding light on “overlooked” fungi that can offset huge amounts of CO2. 15/01/2026
Green News We’ve ‘seriously underestimated’ how fast Earth is warming. Here’s why Experts have sounded the climate alarm after discovering that global temperatures are accelerating faster than predicted. 15/01/2026
Green News Antarctic sanctuary opened to save melting glaciers for future science A slice of the Mont Blanc glacier has become one of the first Alpine ice samples to be stashed away in a natural Antarctic freezer for future scientists to study. 14/01/2026
Green News EU cracks down on forever chemicals in drinking water. Will it work? Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'. 14/01/2026
Green News Why time is running out for the EU and UK to plant more trees The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made? 14/01/2026
Green News More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates. 13/01/2026
Green News Why boosting Venezuela's oil production could skyrocket pollution Even a modest increase in Venezuelan oil production could carry climate consequences on the scale of entire countries, experts warn. 12/01/2026
Green News All of Trump’s climate attacks and setbacks so far in 2026 Despite the accelerating threat of climate change, Trump and his administration are continuing to unravel progress. 11/01/2026
Green News Top 1% have blown their 2026 carbon budget. Do we need a wealth tax? Governments are being pressured to ban carbon-intensive luxury items and tax fossil fuel profits to meet climate targets. 10/01/2026
Green News Are critical minerals in Greenland driving Trump’s obsession? Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy. 09/01/2026
Green News Your dog’s food may have a bigger climate impact than your own - study "Premium" dog foods that use large amounts of prime meat are pushing up emissions, a new study warns. 09/01/2026
Europe News EU leaders condemn Trump's withdrawal from UN climate treaty The Trump administration's decision to pull out of international environmental structures has drawn sharp criticism from both sides of the Atlantic. 08/01/2026
Green News Critics decry Trump pulling US out of UN climate treaty as 'a new low' Experts say withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a "strategic blunder" for the US. 08/01/2026
Green News Water scarcity concerns highlighted during Greece's Epiphany events Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash. 07/01/2026
Green News Why scientists are worried about Greenland’s huge Prudhoe ice dome An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself? 07/01/2026
Green News Pipeline operator faces record fine after Gulf of Mexico oil spill Regulators say the 2023 spill off Louisiana could have been far smaller if risks had been addressed sooner. 06/01/2026
Green News Smoke damage poses health ‘risks’ even after wildfires are put out Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals. 06/01/2026
Green News How microplastics are impairing the ocean’s ability to absorb CO2 Microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s temperature, researchers warn. 06/01/2026
Green News Trump’s push to control Venezuela’s oil sparks climate outrage Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels. 05/01/2026
Green News Healthy coral reefs could feed millions every year, finds study Overfishing and global warming are depleting food from our oceans, but rebuilding reef life could help provide millions of meals every year. 05/01/2026
Green News Throwing out the Christmas tree? Here are the alternatives to landfill Christmas trees can take years to break down when thrown into landfill, but there are some more eco-friendly ways of ending the festivity. 05/01/2026
Green News South Korea vows to stop breeding bears to extract their bile South Korea officials have confirmed that the controversial bear bile farming industry will come to an end as part of an animal welfare drive. 03/01/2026
Business Denmark’s Ørsted files legal challenge to Trump’s wind project block The move comes after the US government suspended leases on all large US offshore wind projects in December. 02/01/2026
Green News Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment. 02/01/2026
Green News Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics - study Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say. 02/01/2026
Europe News EU exporters of heavy goods to start paying for their CO2 emissions Steel and aluminium exporters to the EU will start paying for the CO2 emissions linked to their production as of 1 January 2026. Critics have accused the EU's law of 'protectionism' and say it will hurt trade. 01/01/2026
Green News France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France. 01/01/2026
Green News Cypriot fishermen turn invasive lionfish into a delicacy Consuming invasive species "can turn this challenge into an opportunity... and help limit the environmental threat," says the EU’s Fisheries Commissioner. 31/12/2025
Green News Military spending keeps rising. Will it soon cost us the planet? World leaders have been told to get their ‘priorities straight’ and invest in development, not destruction, as we enter 2026. 31/12/2025
Green News Climate-fuelled extreme weather in 2025 hit women the hardest - report Women carry an “unequal burden” of the world’s deadliest extreme weather events, a new report warns. 31/12/2025
Green News ‘Eroding green values’: How climate policies risk making us care less Researchers warn that climate policies spurring people to change their behaviour may weaken their values and support for the environment. 30/12/2025