By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Vertical Gardens: Europe's Practical Weapon Against Urban Heat
Vertical gardens can significantly lower building surface temperatures and improve thermal comfort in dense urban areas. Spanish botanist Ig
Spain's Live Wildlife Cams Offer a New Digital Window on Nature
Live webcams in Spanish national parks are attracting a growing audience. Originally designed for research and education, they now offer a u
Spain's Nature Webcams: A Digital Window on Wildlife
Nature webcams in Spain have evolved from scientific tools into a popular form of digital leisure. High-definition streams let viewers obser
Royal Navy Ship Replaces Paratroopers on Remote Tristan da Cunha After Hantavirus Scare
HMS Medway has arrived off Tristan da Cunha to deliver civilian medics and retrieve army paratroopers. The soldiers parachuted onto the remo
Swedish Football Fans Urinate for Fertiliser Independence
Starting 24 May, Malmö FF supporters will collect 1,000 litres of urine at Eleda Stadion. The project aims to replace up to 30% of Sweden's
Pope Leo XIV Visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' to Address Environmental Crisis
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Acerra, Campania, to meet residents of the Terra dei Fuochi, a region scarred by illegal waste dumping. He urged a
Portugal Braces for Unseasonal Heat, Rain, and Saharan Dust This Weekend
Temperatures in mainland Portugal could reach 39°C this weekend, well above the seasonal average. A tropical air mass is also bringing Sahar
Climate Change and Habitat Loss Amplify Hantavirus Risks in Europe
Hantavirus has circulated in Europe since at least 1934, but climate change and habitat destruction are raising spillover risks. The recent
WUF13 in Baku Concludes with Urgent Call for Global Urban Action
The 13th World Urban Forum in Baku drew a record 57,000 participants from 176 countries. The final Baku Call to Action emphasized housing as
WHO Confirms 12th Hantavirus Case from MV Hondius Crew Member Repatriated to Netherlands
A new hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has been confirmed in a crew member repatriated to the Netherlands, raising the t
Fungi That Suck Carbon and Forever Chemical Bans: Europe's Environmental Wins in 2026
A fungus that sucks carbon from the air and a European crackdown on forever chemicals are among the year's most promising environmental stor
Spring Heat Surge Tests Europe's Readiness as Temperatures Soar to 38°C
Spain's AEMET forecasts 38°C in the Guadalquivir and Guadiana valleys this weekend. The UK Met Office predicts up to 33°C on Monday, potenti