Wildfires in Europe: Satellite data show the 2026 season has already burned over 250,000 hectares across EU states—about the size of Luxembourg—with Spain hit hardest and thousands forced to evacuate. UN climate alarm: The UN warns climate-related disasters are escalating into national emergencies, stressing the need for monitoring, early warning and cross-border coordination. Luxembourg climate spotlight: Earth Overshoot Day arrived for Luxembourg on 17 February, with activists at Findel airport criticising plans to expand the airport and calling for more investment in high-speed rail. Biodiversity threat: Asian hornets are spreading to Luxembourg and threaten native honeybees and bumblebees, adding pressure on pollinators already stressed by pesticides and habitat loss. Local heat & water: Luxembourg City is balancing park maintenance with water-saving measures as heatwaves return, including rainwater collection and reduced watering of large green areas. Cross-border mobility: Luxcov launches as a free daily carpooling platform for cross-border commuters to Luxembourg, aiming to cut travel costs and emissions. Green energy investment: Ellomay’s Luxembourg unit signs to buy a ready-to-build 51.75 MW / 207 MWh battery storage project in northern Italy, betting on flexibility as renewables grow. Sustainability rankings: Estonia tops the Environmental Performance Index, with Luxembourg close behind—while experts caution even high performers still miss key climate targets.