Environment
Latest news from Denmark on the environment, climate, climate change and green issues.
Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe
The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggle to keep them in stock.
Most beaches in Europe offer 'excellent' water quality, study says
The vast majority of Europe's beaches offer "excellent" water quality for swimming, the EU environment agency said on Tuesday ahead of the summer season, with coastal nations and inland Austria topping the list.
Danish climate council warns climate goal at risk
The Danish Council on Climate Change has warned that the government's climate action projection was too optimistic, meaning Denmark is probably on track to miss its 2030 emissions reduction goal.
Danish autopsy finds Timmy the whale was female
Danish scientists carrying out an autopsy on Timmy, the stranded whale that was found dead on the coast of Anholt, have found a cervix in the carcass, indicating that Timmy was actually female.
Denmark performs autopsy on 'Timmy' the whale
Scientists will on Thursday conduct an autopsy on "Timmy", the humpback whale whose ordeal to return to the open seas captured Germany's hearts and sparked a media frenzy, Danish officials said.
Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark
A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday.
EU anti-waste law: New laptops sold in Europe must now use USB-C chargers
After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force.
Copenhagen region launches mobile labs to tackle groundwater pollution
Region Hovedstaden, the Copenhagen region, has created two mobile laboratories which will be used to test polluted soil and groundwater on-site, according to a press release from the region.
Copenhagen’s buses are now 100 percent electric
With lines 5C and 19 now using electric powered-buses, the entire Copenhagen bus network now runs on renewable energy.
Pollution exposure in Europe linked to mental health problems
Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.
Denmark inaugurates first flight with sustainable fuel
Denmark has inaugurated its first domestic aviation route powered 40-percent by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an alternative expected to cut CO2 emissions on the route by 3,000 tonnes a year.
Denmark makes Temu pay for disposal of discarded products
Chinese online shopping giant Temu is obliged under a new agreement to pay for its products to be sorted for recycling when Danish customers throw them away.
Danish North Sea oil site to be repurposed for carbon dioxide capture
In the North Sea where Denmark once drilled for oil, imported European carbon dioxide will soon be buried under the seabed in a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project nearing completion.
Denmark targets farm nitrogen emissions to boost water quality
Denmark, which last year introduced a pioneering carbon tax on livestock farming, has announced an agreement to cut nitrogen emissions from agriculture and curb water pollution.
Pant: Everything you need to know about Denmark’s bottle recycling system
Denmark’s bottle deposit system, known as ‘pant’, promotes recycling and reducing waste. Here's a closer look at how it works and why it's become an integral part of everyday life.
'Unfair privilege': Flights in Europe up to 26 times cheaper than train routes
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace has slammed the fact that budget flights between destinations in Europe are still often significantly cheaper than travelling by train.
Why Denmark’s military buildup means less protection for the environment and archaeological sites
A new law could allow the Danish government to override existing laws which protect the environment as well as sites of archaeological heritage.
Nordic capital cities top Europe's cleanest air rankings
Capital cities across the Nordic countries were found to have the cleanest air among Europe's capitals, according to a new study.
Denmark needs action plan to battle 'caterpillars from hell', politicians warn
Danish political parties are calling for a national action plan to halt the spread of an innocent-looking but dangerous insect, dubbed the "caterpillar from hell".
REVEALED: Where in Europe has the cleanest and dirtiest swimming spots
Europe has thousands of incredible swimming spots around its beaches, lakes and rivers, but which countries have the cleanest and dirtiest waters?
Danish island beaches forced to close due to oil pollution
Oil pollution has forced the closure of beaches on a tourist island off eastern Denmark, authorities announced on Thursday.
Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmark
Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts, with customers ranging from toymaker Lego to pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk.
WATCH: Greenpeace Denmark launches fake tourism ad to highlight pollution
Discover a dying sea or cycle through protected natural areas covered in asphalt? A tourism campaign by Greenpeace's Danish branch seeks to highlight environmental pollution in the Nordic country.