Climate

Green lawmaker presents chocolate gift to von der Leyen amid parliamentary no-confidence motions

European Parliament Set to Vote on No-Confidence Motions Against von der Leyen The European Parliament is preparing to vote on two no-confidence motions against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, driven by…

4 days ago

Europe

Belgium finalizes National Energy and Climate Plan to meet EU climate commitments

Belgium Finalizes National Energy and Climate Plan Amidst Criticism The Belgian government and the country’s three regions finalized the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) on Monday, sending it to the European…

6 days ago

Politics

EU plans to establish emissions reduction targets ahead of COP30 climate summit

Brussels – The European Union is set to establish emissions reduction targets for 2035 and 2040 ahead of the COP30 climate summit in November, following its recent inability to meet a U.N.…

2 weeks ago

Brussels

European Environment Agency report highlights pressures on Belgium’s nature from urbanisation and agriculture

Belgium is making strides in combating pollution and climate change, though significant structural challenges persist, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency. On Monday, the European Environment Agency (EEA)…

2 weeks ago

Society

COP30 urged to prioritize reparations in climate justice discussions

Urgent Call for Reparations at COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil Hundreds of environmental and human rights organizations are urging the United Nations to prioritize reparations for colonialism and slavery during the upcoming…

2 weeks ago

World

Gaston Browne calls for justice and cooperation at UN Assembly, stressing global challenges

Gaston Browne Urges International Cooperation Against Global Crises The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, called for enhanced international cooperation to tackle pressing issues such as drug trafficking, climate change,…

2 weeks ago

World

Climate change intensifies tropical cyclones, making them more destructive and unpredictable

As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches southern China after devastating the Philippines with destructive winds and heavy rainfall, experts highlight the intensifying impacts of tropical cyclones amid rising global temperatures, reports 24brussels. Tropical…

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

China explores Arctic route to Europe as climate change reshapes global trade dynamics

Arctic Shipping Routes in Focus Amid Climate Change Effects The Arctic is becoming increasingly significant in global trade dynamics as climate change alters geopolitical landscapes, according to experts. This shift could lead…

3 weeks ago

World

Empowering women as key players in the fight against climate change

The escalating climate crisis has distinct gendered implications, with women in rural and low-income communities bearing the brunt of climate-related disasters while possessing limited resources for recovery. At the same time, women…

4 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

EU climate target vote postponed as major member states call for national discussions

Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.…

4 weeks ago

Earth & Climate·World

UK poised for record-breaking heat this summer, surpassing previous highs

The UK is on track for its hottest summer on record, with mean temperatures currently at 16.13C, surpassing the previous record of 15.76C set in 2018, reports 24brussels. According to the Met…

4 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Europe experiences extreme heat during third-warmest August on record

Southwestern Europe endured its third heatwave of the summer last month, severely impacting the Iberian Peninsula and southwest France, reports 24brussels. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) indicated that the global average…

4 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Denmark makes last-minute effort to secure agreement on 2040 climate goals

Breaking News: Significant Developments in Current Affairs Recent events have marked a turning point in international relations, particularly regarding Europe’s environmental goals and geopolitical tensions. On the backdrop of climate negotiations, critical…

1 month ago

Politics

Roeselare announces €125M plan to improve safety, cleanliness, and climate initiatives

Roeselare – Roeselare’s 2025–2031 plan centers on security, financial responsibility, and climate initiatives. Mayor Kris Declercq (CD&V) announced the addition of over 20 police inspectors to tackle disturbances, targeting street crime and…

1 month ago

Brussels

Denmark’s strategy for EU’s climate target faces opposition from multiple member states

The bloc’s biggest players want to delay a vote on the 2040 emissions-cutting milestone.…

1 month ago

World

Bruges weather overview: understanding seasonal climate patterns and ideal travel times

Bruges faces significant climate variability throughout the year, characterized by cool summers and long, harsh winters. This article outlines the city’s weather patterns, detailing temperature fluctuations, precipitation levels, and the optimal times…

1 month ago

Brussels

Estonia explores peatland restoration to enhance climate resilience and defense strategy

Peatlands can help stop both Russian tanks and climate change.…

1 month ago

World

EU climate chief warns of potential Gulf Stream collapse within our lifetime

Key ocean current that keeps Europe warm could start shutting down this century, Dutch studies projects.…

1 month ago

World

Climate change increases likelihood of summer wildfires in Europe, study reveals

More than 1 million hectares have gone up in flames this year, making 2025 the worst wildfire season on record in Europe.…

1 month ago

World

Amazonian nations unite to attend COP30 in Brazil as a regional bloc

Amazonian Nations Unite for COP30 Climate Summit Amazonian countries have agreed to collaborate as a regional bloc at the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém do Pará, Brazil. This commitment emerged from…

2 months ago

World

Greta Thunberg leads protest at Norway’s largest oil refinery demanding end to fossil fuels

Climate Activists Block Norway’s Largest Oil Refinery Approximately 200 climate activists, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, blocked the entrance to Norway’s largest oil refinery on Monday, demanding the end of the country’s…

2 months ago

Politics

Southern Europe faces severe wildfire displacement crisis amid escalating climate challenges

Widespread wildfires have displaced thousands across Southern Europe, with particularly severe impacts in Greece, Spain, and Portugal due to extreme heatwaves. The crisis highlights urgent climate threats facing the region, reports 24brussels.…

2 months ago

World

July 2025 marks third-warmest month on record as climate crisis persists

July 2025 Marks Third-Hottest Month on Record Amid Ongoing Climate Crisis July 2025 has been recorded as the third-hottest month ever, ending a two-year sequence of scorching global temperatures. However, experts caution…

2 months ago

World

Confusion in politics exacerbates wildfires across southern Europe

Cyprus Government Plans Reshuffle Amidst Rising Costs of Climate Change The Cypriot government is undergoing a potential reshuffling as it faces escalating challenges from climate change and recent wildfires. “I expect that…

2 months ago

World

Federal government outlines strategy to meet EU climate and energy targets

Belgium’s Federal Government Reaches Agreement on National Energy and Climate Plan On Sunday night, the federal government reached an agreement on its contribution to the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), Belgium’s…

3 months ago

Politics

Belgium to reduce ministerial delegation at UN climate summit in Brazil

Belgium to Send Smaller Delegation to COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil Belgium is set to participate in the COP30 UN Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, with a reduced ministerial delegation. The decision…

3 months ago

Politics

Von der Leyen meets with German industry amid climate and trade challenges

EU Climate Targets Presented Amid Corporate Concerns While CEOs articulated their concerns to the European Commission president, Teresa Ribera was presenting the bloc’s climate targets for 2040 just a few floors below,…

3 months ago

World

European Parliament air conditioning fails due to heatwave

Parliament Experiences Major Malfunction Amidst Political Tensions On Tuesday night, a significant malfunction occurred within the European Parliament’s infrastructure, attributed to “exceptionally high temperatures.” Internal communications reveal that restoration efforts failed, prompting…

3 months ago

World

KU Leuven unveils climate-neutral BioScience Centre: A blueprint for the future of research infrastructure

KU Leuven has officially inaugurated its new BioScience Centre, a state-of-the-art research facility designed to set new international standards in sustainability, flexibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in Leuven’s Arenberg Science Park, the…

4 months ago

Innovations

Animals—Living and Dead—Can Help Track Humanity’s Toxic Legacy

Natural history museum collections can help backfill environmental pollution data, a new study argues. In the early 20th century, more than a million miners in Britain made a daily descent into the depths of…

4 months ago

Earth & Climate

Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event

An estimated 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will this week take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe. EYE2025 (European Youth Event), as it…

4 months ago

Politics

Belgium sets ocean agenda as global report highlights alarming trends ahead of UNOC3

As the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) begins in Nice, Belgium has outlined its positions on marine science, sustainable ocean policy, and high seas biodiversity protection. The conference opens against the backdrop…

4 months ago

Earth & Climate

Mayor of Ghent elected president of European city network

Mayor of Ghent Mathias De Clercq was on Friday in the Portuguese city Braga elected as president of Eurocities, the network of 222 cities in 38 countries. As an umbrella organisation, Eurocities…

4 months ago

Earth & Climate·Politics

Flemish-led mangrove island in Ecuador shows rapid growth

Six months after Flemish dredging company Jan De Nul planted mangroves on a man-made island off the Ecuadorian coast, the project is showing remarkable success. Scientific monitoring now confirms that over 30,000…

4 months ago

Earth & Climate·Innovations

World on track for new heat record as climate disasters set to increase

According to a new report published on Wednesday by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is a very high likelihood that the world will break the 2024 global heat record within the…

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

Foundation invests 280m euros in climate action and workplace mental health

The Helios Foundation, the successor to the Vinçotte Foundation, will invest the 280 million euros it gained from selling the inspection group Vinçotte into tackling two urgent issues: reducing CO2 emissions and…

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

EU assembles firefighting teams to support countries at risk of wildfires

The European Union has assembled teams of firefighters to assist European countries struggling with forest fires. A wildfire support team will also be established at the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre, the…

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

Potato waste now fuels Belgian gas network

Belgian renewable energy company Green Logix has begun injecting biomethane directly into the country’s gas grid. At its facility in Lommel, Flanders, the gas is sent directly into the high-pressure network of…

5 months ago

Innovations

Greenhouse gas emissions in Flanders fall to lowest level this century

On Thursday, Statistics Flanders reported that greenhouse gas emissions in the Flemish region fell to their lowest point of this century in 2023. These emissions were notably lower than in 2020, when…

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

‘It’s a critical time’: European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Extreme weather costs the EU about €28.3bn in lost crops and livestock per year, more than half the losses stem from drought When drought descended on Hendrik Jan ten Cate’s farm in…

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

University of Antwerp launches unique drone for climate research

The University of Antwerp launched a groundbreaking local climate study in Brasschaat using a specially equipped drone on Saturday. The device will fly autonomously over the De Inslag forest daily, with seven…

6 months ago

Earth & Climate

Cell-cultivated chicken is made in the pictured tanks at the Eat Just office on July 27, 2023 in Alameda, Calif. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Across the Nation, Lawmakers Aim to Ban Lab-Grown Meat

Restricting the sale of protein cultured from animal cells, developed as a way to raise meat without the climate impacts of livestock, has become a trendy right-wing legislative focus in states from…

2 years ago

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