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By Elena Novak

Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.

1,101 published stories
Rome's ancient Neronian bridge resurfaces as Tiber hits historic low
Environment

Rome's ancient Neronian bridge resurfaces as Tiber hits historic low

The Tiber's water level has dropped to a historic low, revealing the remains of a bridge built under Emperor Nero. The pillars, near Castel

Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space
Health

Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space

Blood samples from 52 astronauts show increased protein fermentation in the gut during spaceflight. The findings may also help bedridden pat

Canada's $70bn clean energy plan could reshape North American power
Environment

Canada's $70bn clean energy plan could reshape North American power

Canada announced a C$70bn plan to boost wind and hydro power, enough to supply major cities. The project faces political uncertainty in Queb

Drought exposes ancient bridge beneath Rome's Tiber
Environment

Drought exposes ancient bridge beneath Rome's Tiber

Weeks without rain have dropped the Tiber to historic lows, exposing the remains of a bridge long attributed to Nero. Archaeologists now sus

Porcupines on the loose near Warsaw prompt caution in Mazovia
Environment

Porcupines on the loose near Warsaw prompt caution in Mazovia

Porcupines have been sighted in gardens and homes near Warsaw, with three animals believed to be at large. They likely escaped from a privat

Granada institute issues practical earthquake safety guidance
Environment

Granada institute issues practical earthquake safety guidance

The University of Granada's Andalusian University Institute of Geophysics and Seismic Disaster Prevention has published practical recommenda

Germany debates constitutional climate protection amid Rhine crisis
Environment

Germany debates constitutional climate protection amid Rhine crisis

Germany has recorded around 12,500 heat-related deaths in 2026, and record-low Rhine levels are disrupting supply chains. The SPD wants to a

Belgian crews race to encircle High Fens wildfire as winds shift
Environment

Belgian crews race to encircle High Fens wildfire as winds shift

Belgian firefighters are working to fully encircle the High Fens wildfire, the country's largest since 1911. Strong winds expected Tuesday c

Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon
Environment

Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon

More than 17,000 hectares have burned in Spain's Aragon region, prompting a joint response from Spanish and French firefighters. The blaze i

São Paulo's Tuju turns climate volatility into a tasting menu
Environment

São Paulo's Tuju turns climate volatility into a tasting menu

Tuju, one of Latin America's first three-Michelin-starred restaurants, builds its menus around São Paulo's increasingly erratic rainfall. Ch

EU carbon market explained: how it works and why it's under fire
Environment

EU carbon market explained: how it works and why it's under fire

The EU's Emissions Trading System forces heavy industry to pay for CO2 emissions. The Commission wants to extend it to 2040, but industry an

Hungary deploys emergency measures to keep Paks nuclear plant running as Danube drops
Environment

Hungary deploys emergency measures to keep Paks nuclear plant running as Danube drops

Hungary has opened a sluice and is sinking barges to raise Danube water levels near the Paks nuclear plant. The emergency measures aim to pr