By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Cheap Solar and Wind Slash Worst-Case Global Warming Projection by 1°C
The worst-case global warming projection for 2100 has been cut by 1°C, from 4.5°C to 3.5°C, as cheap solar and wind energy make a high-fossi
Poland's Hydrogen Bus Push Stalls as Fuel Costs and Infrastructure Falter
Poland's hydrogen bus program is struggling due to high fuel costs and sparse refueling stations. A new report by CEE Bankwatch Network find
Heat Pumps and EVs Could Save EU Households €2,200 Annually, Study Finds
Danish think tank CONCITO finds that electrifying heating and transport could save the average EU household over €2,200 per year. Savings ra
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Broken Market Threatens Europe's Health and Economy
AMR infections already kill 35,000 people annually in the EU and cost Europe €12 billion per year. Without new antibiotics, a 2024 Lancet st
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: A New Frontier for Europe's Mental Health Crisis
Psychedelic compounds like psilocybin and MDMA are showing promise in clinical trials for mental health conditions. European researchers fac
Solar Panel Prices May Rise: Why Now Could Be the Moment to Invest in Europe
China's VAT export rebate elimination could raise solar module prices by 10%. Silver costs and geopolitical tensions add pressure. European
GPS Tracker Confirms Death of Humpback Whale Timmy Off Danish Coast
Danish environmental authorities have confirmed that the humpback whale found dead off the island of Anholt is Timmy. A GPS transmitter reco
Who Guards Europe's Offshore Wind Farms? The North Sea Security Gap
Offshore wind farms in the North Sea face growing threats from drones and submarine activity, but responsibility for their protection remain
World Urban Forum in Baku: Why Housing Crisis Demands Global Action
UN-Habitat warns 3 billion people lack adequate housing, with slum populations set to triple by 2050. The World Urban Forum in Baku brings t
Asbestos Contamination Found in Hundreds of Hungarian Roads
More than 300 locations in western Hungary, including the Oladi plateau in Szombathely, may be contaminated with asbestos from aggregates us
Greece's Green Energy Surplus Fails to Lower Household Electricity Bills
Greece now generates 45% of its electricity from renewables and exports 20%, but oversupply forces curtailment. Household bills remain high
Caspian Sea Shrinking: Central Asian Nations Face Race to Save Ecosystems
Satellite data shows the Caspian Sea's water levels have been declining since the mid-1990s. Climate change is accelerating evaporation, dis