By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hospitalised after training collapse
Vincent Kompany collapsed at Bayern Munich's training ground and was taken to hospital by ambulance. The club confirmed he received medical
New research offers year-ahead warning for El Niño events
Researchers identified conditions that allow some El Niño and La Niña events to be predicted up to a year in advance. Forecasts begun during
Fungi that eat carbon and EU bans on 'forever chemicals': 2026's green wins
Scientists discover fungi that absorb carbon, while the EU moves to ban 'forever chemicals'. These and other positive stories show that envi
Storm Austen lashes northwestern France, cutting power to 161,000 homes
Storm Austen has swept across northwestern France, leaving 161,000 households without electricity. Gusts reached 161 km/h at Pointe du Raz i
Samarkand summit urges integrated support for children worldwide
A global summit in Uzbekistan adopted the Samarkand Declaration, urging integrated services for children. With 412 million children in extre
Italy bore the brunt of Europe's deadliest summer on record
Europe's summer 2026 was its deadliest on record, with an estimated 50,000+ heat-related deaths in urban areas. Italy suffered the most casu
EU climate plans praised for health focus but emissions cuts lag
The EU ranks 12th in a new scorecard on health in climate plans, but its emissions targets are not ambitious enough. The Global Climate and
EIB doubles climate adaptation funding to €30bn as extreme weather costs mount
The EIB plans to double climate adaptation financing to at least €30bn by 2030. Extreme weather caused €43bn in EU losses in summer 2025. Th
EU Parliament votes to delay methane rules by three years, siding with industry
The European Parliament voted to delay methane regulations by three years, until 2031, over industry and energy security concerns. The move
How factory farming is choking Europe's favourite swimming spots
From Brittany to the Mar Menor, toxic algae blooms are closing beaches and killing marine life. Intensive farming and climate change are the
Moderate tea intake linked to lower stroke risk, but scalding brews may harm
Drinking tea three or more times a week is associated with an 11% lower risk of stroke and heart attack, according to a new study. However,
Mediterranean storm Adam kills one in Provence and leaves one missing in Corsica
A 75-year-old died after being swept away by floodwaters in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, near Istres. In Haute-Corse, one person is missing aft