Barcelona introduces heat-monitoring bracelets for its outdoor workers 6/7/2026

With Spain already sweltering under successive heatwaves that caused more than 1,000 excess deaths in June, Barcelona ‌has begun to hand out heat-monitoring bracelets to its outdoor workers to act as an early warning system for health risks. ...more

Birdsong data from Merlin ID app to help global biodiversity project 6/7/2026

The Merlin bird ID app will allow users to feed real-time bird identifications into one of the world’s biggest citizen-science biodiversity projects in an update it is hoped will aid conservation of at-risk birds. ...more

AFED at OECD Green Growth Forum 3/7/2026

“The economics of climate adaptation: Investing in a resilient future” was the topic of this year's OECD Green Growth and Sustainable Development Forum, which focused on the economics of climate adaptation. AFED participated as member of the Green Policy Knowledge Platform (GGKP). ...more

$480bln fossil-fuel costs avoided by renewable energy boom in 2025 3/7/2026

New IRENA cost report confirms renewables not only cheapest new power but also prime geopolitical shock absorber to enhance energy security and economic stability ...more

India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months 3/7/2026

The government of India's national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, ‌months ahead of the annual season when the city often becomes the world's most polluted. ...more

Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46% 3/7/2026

The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind? ...more

Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds 3/7/2026

Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says. ...more

Heat Mortality Surges in Europe 2/7/2026

Heat-related mortality in Europe has surged over the last couple of decades. This is according to the latest available data published by the Lancet Countdown 2025 Report. Between 2012 and 2021, 5.5 people per 100,000 population died of heat-related causes per year on the continent. This is almost double the annual rate observed between 1992 and 2021. ...more

Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June 2/7/2026

European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life. ...more

Air quality is improving across Europe as report finds ‘steady decrease’ in major pollutants 2/7/2026

Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve. ...more