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Technology developed by Swiss scientists could turn cement plants into CO₂ capture facilities
Technology developed by Swiss scientists could turn cement plants into CO₂ capture facilities

Capture efficiency is estimated at 85–96 per cent

Rare species of river fish have been discovered in Chernobyl
Rare species of river fish have been discovered in Chernobyl

The nature reserve has become a home for two endangered species

The share of coal in the EU’s electricity generation has reached a record low — Eurostat
The share of coal in the EU’s electricity generation has reached a record low — Eurostat

The share of coal fell below 10% for the first time back in 2024

General rules on packaging and PFAS restrictions: a new regulation is in force in the EU
General rules on packaging and PFAS restrictions: a new regulation is in force in the EU

Specific restrictions apply to PFAS, which are capable of causing a range of systemic diseases in humans and animals

Wild birds in Australia are to be vaccinated against deadly bird flu
Wild birds in Australia are to be vaccinated against deadly bird flu

The continent was the last on the planet to be affected by the epidemic

The scorching summer will ‘cost’ the EU €180 billion and halt economic growth
The scorching summer will ‘cost’ the EU €180 billion and halt economic growth

The countries that have experienced the most hot days will bear the brunt of the financial impact

Europe has experienced the hottest start to summer on record, whilst the world’s oceans have broken records
Europe has experienced the hottest start to summer on record, whilst the world’s oceans have broken records

July was the second warmest on record – 1.47°C above the pre-industrial average

Tigers back in the wild: Kazakhstan is reviving the predator population after 70 years of extinction
Tigers back in the wild: Kazakhstan is reviving the predator population after 70 years of extinction

As a preliminary step, scientists have restored the population of even-toed ungulates, which are a natural prey source for predators

How will the solar eclipse on 12 August affect solar energy in Europe?
How will the solar eclipse on 12 August affect solar energy in Europe?

You’ll be able to watch the eclipse online

Global water crisis: rivers in Ukraine and the EU have reached record low levels, whilst reservoirs in the US are drying up
Global water crisis: rivers in Ukraine and the EU have reached record low levels, whilst reservoirs in the US are drying up

This is already posing a threat to the energy sector, logistics and the preservation of ecosystems

Wildfires are ravaging the EU and the US. France has called in Ukrainian rescue workers
Wildfires are ravaging the EU and the US. France has called in Ukrainian rescue workers

In total, more than 300,000 people have been evacuated across Europe