By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
UK on track for hottest summer ever as Europe braces for new heatwave
The UK is likely to see its hottest summer since records began in 1884. France and Spain are bracing for temperatures up to 40°C. The heat i
Po River hits historic lows as Italy's fourth heatwave tightens grip
The Po River has fallen to historically low levels near Pavia, exposing dry riverbed. Italy's fourth heatwave of the summer is worsening dro
Italy's heatwaves push Parmigiano cheese banks to the limit
Extreme heat is hitting Italy's cheese banks, where Parmigiano Reggiano wheels serve as collateral for farm loans. Energy bills at the vault
Mexican firefighters head to British Columbia as wildfire forces 20,000 to evacuate
Around 100 Mexican firefighters are set to join the battle against a deadly wildfire in British Columbia that has forced 20,000 people to ev
Spain offers free power to households that cut use during eclipse
Spain's Red Eléctrica will reward households that cut power use during Wednesday's total solar eclipse with free electricity. The move aims
Villány grape harvest to fall 30% as drought grips Hungary's south
Hungary's Villány wine region expects a 30% drop in grape yields this year as drought forces early ripening. Nearly 89% of Hungarian territo
Toxin-producing cyanobacteria confirmed off Warnemünde coast
Rostock authorities have confirmed toxin-producing cyanobacteria in the Baltic Sea west of Warnemünde. Swimming is discouraged on beach sect
Why you can't sleep in hotels: the first-night effect and how to beat it
Many travelers sleep poorly on their first night in a hotel due to an evolutionary vigilance response. Researchers explain the science and s
Huelva wildfire forces 800 evacuations as Spain's drought deepens
A wildfire in Spain's Huelva province has forced 800 people to evacuate and burned around 20,000 hectares. The blaze comes as Europe grapple
EU's water resilience plan: tackling scarcity across the continent
Europe faces mounting water scarcity as heatwaves, pollution, and aging pipes strain supplies. The EU's new Water Resilience Strategy aims t
Greek police bust Aegean coral smuggling ring on Skopelos
Greek police arrested Italian nationals on Skopelos for smuggling red coral worth €800,000. The case underscores the illegal trade threateni
WHO warehouse in Dnipro destroyed in repeated strikes, medical aid lost
A WHO humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro was destroyed after three strikes in less than 24 hours. The loss of medical supplies worth $500,000