Climate

Germany has shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants, despite concerns over volatile power grids and rising energy costs

Lack of rain and extreme summer heat are causing a dramatic decline in olive oil production in Italy. Consumers and producers alike are worried

A change in the climate between the years 1000 and 1200 led to profound changes across the continent – and the world

The skiing season and Europe’s winter sports culture are under existential threat from rising temperatures

The Elfstedentocht event has been part of Dutch folklore for more than 100 years. But, thanks to climate change, it could well be over for good

The UK was at the forefront of developing nuclear energy. How then did it fall so far behind France? And is it ripe for a comeback?

It could be the key to a greener future - but substantial concerns remain

Meat-free diets are on the rise. But, where in Europe are they most popular?

Climate change, increasing production costs and rapacious demand are combining to threaten producers of jamón ibérico

The infighting between climate activists may be entertaining to watch but it has a tendency to detract from the point

Welcome to 2023, the year of war, peace and Mark Zuckerberg’s collapsing Metaverse

One generation of world leaders has failed to halt climate change. The next generation intend to change all that

There is enough pseudo-martyrdom going on as it is without the rise in climate activism

How can we clean up air travel?

Climate campaigners are blocking roads and defacing artworks. But is anyone listening?

We are running out of time to manage the coming upheaval before it becomes deadly. We need to change our thinking

The Arctic is no longer frozen, remote or harmonious. This should concern us all

A 3,000km cycle ride across the continent reveals the consequences of climate change – and what we can do to stop it

Rivers and reservoirs are shrinking, the land is parched. Welcome to Europe in 2050 – if we don’t act now

At the end of another summer of heatwaves in Europe, could the Islamic architecture of Spain help in the ongoing battle against climate change?

Robert Habeck is the country’s most popular politician. But a hard autumn and winter are coming...

Renewables aren’t just about saving the planet any more – they’re a means of helping to loosen Russia’s grip on the continent and preventing future fuel price hikes

Sadly, Truss's delusional attitude means the Tory government is likely to stand in the way of the change needed to make renewables work

The Tories are obsessed with reneging the carbon target and fracking their way to oblivion. It's a mystery to experts

As the mercury climbs in the Greek capital and forest fires spark into life again, Athens’ chief heat officer worries about what summer will bring but tempers her fear with dreams of change in one of the world’s oldest named cities

Emissions and temperatures continue to rise, leading to increasingly radical research into limiting climate change. But are they safe?

Swallows can't exactly reflect on their actions. We, however, can think about if we're actually acting virtuously or not

Instead, the conservative government’s panicked U-turn on the windfall tax does the opposite

The government is pushing the idea that energy security means more North Sea oil and gas. It’s a myth

Dale Vince is selling his green energy firm Ecotricity to enter the world of politics. He tells MATT WITHERS why (if not necessarily how)