By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
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
Spain's solar eclipse on 12 August: exact times for your city
On 12 August, a total solar eclipse will sweep across northern and eastern Spain, with totality lasting up to nearly two minutes in some cit
Etna's prolonged eruption shuts Catania airport and spreads ash to Libya
Mount Etna's eruption continues to disrupt Sicilian air travel, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to suspend operations. Ash clouds have
Europe's heatwave could erase €180bn from EU GDP this year
Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP. France faces the heaviest blow among major member sta
France faces new heatwave as drought tightens water restrictions
France is bracing for a new heatwave, with 78 departments on orange alert and temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in Corsica. The ongoing d
EU's 2030 water strategy targets 10% efficiency gain
Europe faces severe droughts, with soil moisture deficits 5-11 times more likely in 2026. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy aims to boost w
Ten essential water safety rules for children across Europe
A recent drowning on Paros, Greece, underscores the need for water safety. Experts stress constant supervision, proper flotation devices, an
How Europe's animals react to the sudden darkness of a total solar eclipse
Total solar eclipses plunge daytime into darkness for minutes, confusing wildlife and pets. Birds fall silent, nocturnal animals stir, and z
Swiss releases prop up Lake Maggiore as Italy's water crisis deepens
Switzerland is increasing water releases from Lake Lugano to support Lake Maggiore, which has fallen to critically low levels. The move high
Thermal comfort becomes key factor for French homebuyers as heatwaves persist
French homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing thermal comfort, with south-facing flats losing appeal and air conditioning becoming a selli
France scrambles to meet demand for eclipse glasses before Wednesday's solar spectacle
Pharmacies and specialist shops across France are running out of ISO-certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday's solar eclipse. Eye speci