Animals
Cats used as living torches for arson
An investigation in southern Italy has uncovered a horrific practice after authorities found cats with rags soaked in flammable liquid tied to their tails.…
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Animals
Spain Brings Goats and Cows Back to Mountains as Ancient Fire Protection Method
In the Spanish region of Galicia, local communities and farmers have successfully brought back traditional breeds of animals, such as the small long-horned…
Culture
Rome turns cinemas, libraries into “climate shelters”
Eleven air-conditioned cinemas and the same number of libraries in Rome are opening their doors free of charge to residents of the Italian capital who are…
Environment
Chinese company has invented a “smart pot” in which plants grow directly in the air
The company Izestee has introduced a compact aeroponic system for growing plants without soil. Instead of soil, the roots are placed in a transparent chamb…
Environment
Egypt-Ethiopia water dispute overshadowed by rising tensions in the Horn of Africa
The water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia has been overshadowed by rising tensions in the Horn of Africa, with the issue described by Cairo as an existe…
Environment
A volcano in Antarctica is spewing crystals of pure gold every day
Scientists have recorded a unique phenomenon at a volcano in Antarctica, which is spewing microscopic crystals of pure gold into the atmosphere every day,…
Environment
Almería Fire Exposes Spain’s Heat Risk
Deadly blaze in Los Gallardos raises questions over alerts, evacuation and Europe’s readiness for extreme summer fires A fast-moving wildfire in Spain’s Almería province has killed at least 12 people…
Energy
Eurozone Budgets Face Energy Shock Warning
Finance ministers urge targeted support as inflation, debt and investment pressures converge Euro-area governments are being warned against another broad spending response to rising energy costs, as finance ministers try…
Environment
New olive pit asphalt reduces emissions
The authorities in Barcelona are testing an idea that could change the way roads are built. The idea is to add charcoal from olive pits and pine biomass to asphalt.
Environment
Western Europe’s Record Heat Demands Action
Copernicus data shows June 2026 was the hottest June ever recorded in Western Europe, sharpening concerns over public health, wildfires and uneven climate preparedness.