By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Near-Record April Sea Temperatures Raise Fears of Super El Niño and Extreme Weather
April 2026 recorded the second-highest sea surface temperatures ever for extra-polar oceans. Scientists fear a super El Niño later this year
EU Climate Chief Calls for Radical Energy Shift as Third Oil Shock Bites
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra says Europe must accelerate its shift to renewables, nuclear, and interconnectors to escape fossil fu
EU Coordinates Response to Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Says Public Risk Low
The European Commission is coordinating with member states after a hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. Eight cases and
Bonnie Tyler Recovering After Emergency Surgery in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler, 74, had emergency surgery for a perforated intestine at Faro hospital in Portugal. The singer, who lives in the Algarve, is re
EU Weighs Suspending Methane Penalties to Shield Energy Supply Amid Crisis
A leaked EU document reveals plans to suspend methane penalties during energy crises. Critics warn this undermines the bloc's climate credib
Portugal Exhausts 2026 Natural Resources; EU Overshoot Days Vary Widely
Portugal's Overshoot Day for 2026 is 7 May, meaning it now consumes resources meant for next year. The EU average is 3 May, with Luxembourg
Dozens Disembark Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship After First Death, Dutch Officials Confirm
Around 40 passengers disembarked from the MV Hondius during a stop at St. Helena after the first death. The wife of the deceased passenger l
The Attenborough Effect: How a Broadcaster Inspires a New Wave of Wildlife Artists
Sir David Attenborough's documentaries have inspired a generation of artists, including the British couple Skip and Katherine Khangurra. The
Machine Learning Reveals Parkinson's as Multiple Diseases, Not One
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven used machine learning to identify two main groups and five subgroups of Parkinson's disease in fruit fly mo
Solar Battery Storage: How It Works and Whether It Cuts Your Bills
Solar battery storage allows households to use stored energy at night or on cloudy days. Costs have fallen 90% since 2010, but a typical 5kW
Timmy the Humpback Whale Presumed Dead After Controversial Release in North Sea Shipping Lane
Timmy the humpback whale is presumed dead after a private rescue operation released him in a busy North Sea shipping lane near Skagen, Denma
Hantavirus Outbreak on Antarctic Cruise Ship Highlights Risks of 'Last Chance Tourism'
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius has killed two and sickened dozens, highlighting the dangers of 'last chance to