Month: August 2026

Europe’s carbon capture ambitions are shifting from individual technology projects toward integrated industrial systems built around shared transport, storage infrastructure and long-term contracts. While technical questions about capturing, compressing and permanently storing carbon dioxide remain important, the biggest obstacle to widespread deployment is increasingly commercial. Projects must determine who will pay the additional costs and …

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Carbon pollution caused by human activity has dramatically increased the scale and intensity of marine heatwaves across European waters during the summer of 2026, according to research from World Weather Attribution. Some parts of Europe experienced sea temperatures as much as 6C above normal, creating potentially serious consequences for marine ecosystems, coastal communities and extreme …

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The Panama canal, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes, is preparing to reduce the number of ships allowed to pass through each day as severe drought lowers water levels in the artificial lakes that supply the waterway. The drought, intensified by the El Niño climate pattern, is creating new concerns about global …

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Britain’s railway network is preparing for increasingly severe weather as a developing El Niño raises the possibility of record-breaking heat in 2027. Extreme temperatures have already disrupted rail services across the country, forcing operators to reduce train speeds and alter timetables. During the UK’s fifth heatwave in August, two trains derailed within 24 hours, highlighting …

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A strengthening El Nino is threatening global agricultural production, pushing commodity prices higher and increasing concerns about food shortages and inflation. The recurring Pacific climate pattern can cause severe droughts, heavy rainfall, and unusually high temperatures across major farming regions. Coffee, cocoa, wheat, rice, sugar, palm oil, and fisheries are among the commodities facing growing …

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New research published in Nature Climate Change reveals that ships traveling on rivers and canals are a surprisingly large source of global carbon dioxide pollution. Although these inland waterways represent less than 1% of the world’s navigable waters, vessels operating on them generated nearly one-quarter of global shipping emissions in 2022. The findings highlight an …

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Britain’s farming sector is facing mounting pressure from drought, extreme heat, and repeated weather disruptions, raising concerns about possible food shortages and the long-term viability of domestic agriculture. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned that exceptionally dry conditions across parts of England could reduce supplies of certain foods as another heatwave pushes temperatures above …

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Historic low water levels across the Rhine, Danube and Po are intensifying concerns about the effects of climate change on Europe’s economy, agriculture, ecosystems and drinking water supplies. Following severe heatwaves and wildfires earlier in the summer, prolonged drought has caused European rivers to shrink dramatically, disrupting transportation and exposing riverbeds that are normally submerged.

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for improving soil health, offering Europe new ways to address one of its most significant environmental and agricultural challenges. Although AI often raises concerns about employment, misinformation, and transparency, scientists argue that its application to soil management demonstrates how the technology can deliver clear public benefits. Healthy …

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Europe’s transition to renewable energy is accelerating, with renewables supplying 45.5% of the European Union’s electricity during the first quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat. Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable generation at 44.9%, followed by hydropower at 28% and solar at 17.3%. Rising oil and natural gas prices linked to the …

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