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Several European Union member states are seeking to reduce funding for major cross-border electricity and gas infrastructure projects as negotiations continue over the bloc’s next long-term budget. The proposed cuts would affect investments in transnational energy grids designed to connect national power systems, improve electricity trading, and strengthen energy security. These interconnectors are considered vital […]

A U.S. appeals court has ruled against an effort to weaken federal air pollution rules for coal-fired power plants, allowing stricter limits on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), or soot, to remain in place. The decision supports air quality standards introduced in 2024 that lowered the annual allowable concentration of PM2.5 from 12 to 9 micrograms

With summer heatwaves becoming more frequent and severe across France, many residents are seeking relief by checking into air-conditioned hotels rather than enduring sweltering apartments. Cities such as Paris have experienced prolonged periods of extreme temperatures, with many older buildings lacking insulation or modern cooling systems. As daytime temperatures climb above 35°C and nights remain

Bali’s reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful tropical destinations is being threatened by a mounting waste crisis. During the monsoon season, ocean currents carry huge volumes of plastic debris onto the island’s famous beaches, including Kuta, Jimbaran, and Legian, leaving shorelines blanketed with bottles, food packaging, fishing gear, and other discarded waste. Indonesia

In rural areas of the island nation of Madagascar, a growing number of women are being trained as solar technicians, helping bring clean and reliable electricity to communities that have long lived without power. Many remote villages are beyond the reach of the national grid, making solar energy one of the most practical solutions for

Indian authorities have launched a health and environmental investigation into a factory operated by Tata Electronics that supplies components for Apple’s iPhone production. The inquiry follows complaints from local farmers who allege that wastewater and industrial discharges from the facility may have contaminated nearby agricultural land and water sources. Residents have reported concerns about crop

Leaders in the global steel sector are warning that progress toward producing low-carbon “green steel” is moving too slowly to meet international climate goals. The steel industry is responsible for roughly 7–9% of global carbon dioxide emissions, making it one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries. While companies have announced plans to replace coal-fired blast

The European Union is preparing a plan to grant certain industries extra free carbon-emission permits this year as policymakers seek to ease the financial burden of the bloc’s climate regulations. The proposal comes amid concerns that European manufacturers are facing rising costs while competing with producers in regions that have less stringent environmental rules. Free

A powerful heatwave has swept across large parts of Europe, pushing temperatures well above seasonal averages and placing millions of people under health alerts. Countries including France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal have experienced scorching conditions, with some regions recording temperatures above 40°C. Authorities have warned of increased risks of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and wildfires, particularly

A new report from the United Nations highlights the enormous environmental footprint of the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry, estimating that data centers worldwide consume around 9.3 trillion liters of water each year. These facilities require vast amounts of water to cool thousands of servers that process AI workloads, cloud computing services, and digital applications.