By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
EU's 2023 carbon footprint: 35% came from imports, study finds
Imports accounted for 35% of the EU's carbon footprint in 2023, according to a new tracker. The report argues that aligning standards with C
From Gulf corals to Central Asian steppes: wildlife recovery efforts show promise
From heat-tolerant corals in the Gulf of Oman to saiga antelopes on the Ustyurt Plateau, conservationists are blending science and fieldwork
Bengaluru startup trains dogs and AI to sniff out cancer
Dognosis is training 15 dogs to identify cancer-related odours in breath samples, with AI analysing their responses. A company study reports
Wildfire smoke is more toxic than car exhaust. How can Europe fight back?
Wildfire smoke is now a major source of toxic air pollution in Europe, with particles more harmful than car exhaust. UN reports urge coordin
EU repair rules aim to cut appliance waste and save consumers money
Fewer than one in five broken appliances in major EU economies gets repaired, costing households €12 billion a year. New EU rules aim to mak
Drought-hit farmers turn to perennial grains for resilience
Repeated droughts are pushing farmers to experiment with perennial grains that need less water and fertilizer. Early adopters see benefits f
Second-hand smoke affects 2.7 billion people, study finds
A third of the world's population is exposed to second-hand smoke, leading to 1.66 million deaths each year. Children are especially vulnera
French billionaire goes on trial for illegal hunting of protected birds
Billionaire Olivier Bouygues and five others are on trial in Orléans for illegal hunting, including protected birds. Police found a mass gra
Salmonella outbreaks rising across Europe: which countries are hit hardest?
Europe has seen a steady rise in Salmonella cases since 2020, costing up to €3 billion annually. The UK, Netherlands, and Belgium have repor
EU agriculture chief: no new funds for drought-hit farmers
After a summer of devastating heatwaves and droughts, the European Commission is urging member states to use existing subsidy flexibilities.
Can timber help solve Europe's housing crisis?
The EU needs over two million new homes a year, and timber construction is gaining ground as a cheaper, greener alternative. But scaling up
Solar ambulance Stella Juva brings off-grid care to remote Kenya
Stella Juva, built by Eindhoven students, is the first road-legal solar ambulance. In Kenya, it drove 800km and powered medical gear for 200