Europe
Putin accuses Ukraine of trying to strike Kursk nuclear plant
Russian leader claims Ukraine attempted to attack nuclear power plant in Kursk overnight.
Volvo wins order for 300 electric trucks from DSV
Danish logistics firm orders hundreds of Volvo electric trucks in a boost for the business as uncertainties remain over the technology.
Climate change a mixed blessing for sun-starved Irish vintners
Ireland's handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its cool climate.
Signs of recovery for heathland heather after damage caused by 2022 extreme heat
Heather at Dunwich Heath is recovering but UK's National Trust warns that extreme weather still threatens this crucial habitat.
UK faces legal action over new North Sea oil and gas licences
Oceana UK is challenging Britain’s new oil and gas licenses in court, arguing they endanger marine life and conflict with net-zero goals.
UK heat-related deaths predicted to soar by end of century with 3C of warming
The deaths could increase six-fold by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 3°C.
Portugal seeks EU help as wildfire threatens UNESCO-listed forest
Portugal seeks EU help to fight a week-long wildfire on Madeira, threatening a UNESCO-listed forest and disrupting tourism.
Germany’s auto industry calls for stricter climate targets for fuel suppliers
In Germany, fuel targets from the EU might not be enough to reach climate-neutral road traffic, warns auto association in call for ambitious...
China auto body says EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings ‘risks’
Chinese carmakers oppose European Commission's draft policy to impose 36% EU tariff on EVs from China.
UK policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
British public have noticed rush of UK clean energy policy announcements since election, with most approving of push for renewables.
