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By Elena Novak

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

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UK heat alert study: 41% ignore warnings, raising public health concerns
Health

UK heat alert study: 41% ignore warnings, raising public health concerns

A UK study reveals that 41% of people who saw heat alerts took no action. Researchers warn that passive warnings may be insufficient as clim

Climate briefing moves experts to tears: inside the emotional session
Environment

Climate briefing moves experts to tears: inside the emotional session

A closed-door climate briefing in Brussels left scientists and policymakers in tears. The session highlighted accelerating tipping points an

Belgium battles fast-moving wildfire near German border
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Belgium battles fast-moving wildfire near German border

A major wildfire is burning in eastern Belgium, threatening to cross into Germany. Thick smoke and rugged terrain are complicating firefight

Belgium's largest wildfire on record spreads as Europe battles blazes
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Belgium's largest wildfire on record spreads as Europe battles blazes

A wildfire in Belgium's High Fens nature reserve has grown to 3,000 hectares, the largest in the country's history. EU assistance has been a

Wildfires force mass evacuations across Europe as heatwave persists
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Wildfires force mass evacuations across Europe as heatwave persists

Wildfires are forcing thousands to evacuate across Europe, from France's Landes region to Germany's Eifel. EU Commission President Ursula vo

Madrid hospital pioneers 3D-printed bone implant to save leg from amputation
Health

Madrid hospital pioneers 3D-printed bone implant to save leg from amputation

A Madrid hospital has successfully implanted the world's first personalized metamaterial bone prosthesis, avoiding a leg amputation. The 3D-

Spain probes shotgun wounds on oldest Gibraltar orca
Environment

Spain probes shotgun wounds on oldest Gibraltar orca

Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, has been found with ten marks on her dorsal fin and back. Conservation groups suspect a sh

Austria's Bärenschützklamm dries up as climate change hits Alps
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Austria's Bärenschützklamm dries up as climate change hits Alps

Austria's famous Bärenschützklamm gorge has lost its waterfalls and creeks due to drought and heatwaves. The Alpine club warns that the land

Burnham urges UK to confront climate change after Stourbridge wildfire
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Burnham urges UK to confront climate change after Stourbridge wildfire

Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Stourbridge after wildfires destroyed 19 homes, urging the UK to confront climate change and accelerate

Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents, forces mass evacuations
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Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents, forces mass evacuations

A wildfire near Omiš, about 25 km southeast of Split, forced around 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight. Strong winds drove f

Croatia wildfire leaves ten in intensive care as thousands flee Adriatic coast
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Croatia wildfire leaves ten in intensive care as thousands flee Adriatic coast

At least ten people are in intensive care after a wildfire tore through Croatia's Adriatic coast near Omiš. Thousands of residents and touri

Mount Etna's eruptions: ash, lava, and fertile soil
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Mount Etna's eruptions: ash, lava, and fertile soil

Mount Etna's latest eruption has grounded flights and drawn tourists, but experts say the activity is normal. While ash poses risks to aviat