By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Western Europe's repeated heatwaves strain water, health and economy
Britain is set to endure its fifth heatwave this summer, with temperatures nearing 38°C in parts of England. France has placed 80 départemen
Swiss ski resorts repurpose snowmaking pipes to fight wildfires
Adelboden-Lenk, a Swiss ski resort, is exploring how its underground water pipes and reservoirs can assist firefighters. With drought and wi
West Nile virus surge in Greece with Attica at the epicentre
Greece's West Nile virus outbreak intensifies, with 110 domestic cases and 9 deaths. Attica is the epicentre, with East Attica municipalitie
Wild boar filmed crossing Setúbal streets at night as council urges caution
Videos show wild boar using pedestrian crossings in Setúbal at night. The city council warns the animals' presence is neither natural nor de
Europe's 2026 wildfire season among worst on record
By early August, wildfires have scorched nearly 490,000 hectares in the EU, the fourth-highest total since 2012. Spain accounts for 38% of t
After the eclipse: how to keep millions of glasses out of landfill
Millions of solar eclipse glasses risk ending up in landfill. Experts explain how to recycle the frames, reuse the lenses safely, or donate
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak could become deadliest on record, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed over 2,000 people and is spreading faster than containment efforts. The WHO warns it could
Russian-linked tanker spill reaches Oman's mainland beaches
Oman's Environment Authority confirms crude oil from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached mainland beaches. The vessel, part of
Heatwave grips Europe as half of population faces 30°C temperatures
More than half of Europe's population is expected to experience temperatures above 30°C on Wednesday, with 92 million people facing over 35°
British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis
Lucy Davis, known for The Office and Wonder Woman, has revealed she has incurable cancer. The 53-year-old actor said the disease has spread
Heat, drought and jellyfish knock out a fifth of France's nuclear capacity
On Wednesday, 20.4% of France's nuclear generating capacity was unavailable due to environmental causes. Thirteen of EDF's 57 reactors were
Heat and jellyfish knock out a fifth of France's nuclear capacity
On Wednesday, 13 of France's 57 reactors were shut down or running at reduced power, cutting over a fifth of nuclear capacity. Jellyfish clo