Europe
‘It’s hell outside’: Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts
A scorching heat wave has gripped central and southern Europe, pushing temperatures to 40°C, triggering forest fires and health alerts.
Engie, CDPQ team up in race for UK’s Electricity North West, sources say
European utility and Canadian pension fund join forces to bid on ownership of £4bn part of the UK electrical grid.
Volkswagen, QuantumScape strike deal on solid-state batteries
VW solid-state batteries project involves working with the US startup to produce 40GWh per year.
Ukraine relies on friends as Russia strikes power grid
European allies help keep Ukraine energy generation up amid blackouts and Russian attacks on key infrastructure.
New UK government must restore nature as ‘top priority’, green groups urge
Green groups urge PM Keir Starmer to prioritize nature, addressing challenges like increased eco-farming funds, stricter polluter rules, and expanded protected areas.
Tesla hikes Model 3 prices in Europe due to tariffs on China-made EVs
Hikes come after European Union imposed electric vehicle tariffs of up to 38% on imports from China.
Warming Baltic Sea: a red flag for global oceans
Climate change combined with pollution could flip Europe's Baltic Sea from being a sponge for CO2 to a source of the planet-warming gas.
Payment problems stifle Russian imports of Chinese cars
Moscow and Beijing use smaller banks to avoid delays, but smaller importers face bounced payments, impacting both countries' trade.
Analysis: 3m UK homes must install clean heating over next five years
Alternatives to oil and gas boilers must be prioritised in UK's clean heating drive, says innovation charity.
