By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
David Attenborough at 100: A Century of Planetary Change Through His Eyes
Sir David Attenborough turns 100 on 8 May, marking seven decades of documenting Earth's ecosystems. The planet has seen a 73% decline in wil
Tap Water Safety Across Europe: Finland and Iceland Lead, Luxembourg and Belgium Lag
Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK achieve perfect scores for drinking water safety. Luxembourg, Belgium, an
MV Hondius Nears Tenerife After Hantavirus Outbreak: Live Position Tracking
The Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius is en route to Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak. Three people have died and five infections are
Renewables with Battery Storage Now Rival Fossil Fuels on Cost, IRENA Finds
Solar and wind power paired with battery storage can now deliver round-the-clock electricity at costs comparable to new coal and gas plants.
Near-Record April Sea Temperatures Raise Fears of Super El Niño and Extreme Weather
April 2026 recorded the second-highest sea surface temperatures ever for extra-polar oceans. Scientists fear a super El Niño later this year
EU Climate Chief Calls for Radical Energy Shift as Third Oil Shock Bites
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra says Europe must accelerate its shift to renewables, nuclear, and interconnectors to escape fossil fu
EU Coordinates Response to Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Says Public Risk Low
The European Commission is coordinating with member states after a hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. Eight cases and
Bonnie Tyler Recovering After Emergency Surgery in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler, 74, had emergency surgery for a perforated intestine at Faro hospital in Portugal. The singer, who lives in the Algarve, is re
EU Weighs Suspending Methane Penalties to Shield Energy Supply Amid Crisis
A leaked EU document reveals plans to suspend methane penalties during energy crises. Critics warn this undermines the bloc's climate credib
Portugal Exhausts 2026 Natural Resources; EU Overshoot Days Vary Widely
Portugal's Overshoot Day for 2026 is 7 May, meaning it now consumes resources meant for next year. The EU average is 3 May, with Luxembourg
Dozens Disembark Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship After First Death, Dutch Officials Confirm
Around 40 passengers disembarked from the MV Hondius during a stop at St. Helena after the first death. The wife of the deceased passenger l
The Attenborough Effect: How a Broadcaster Inspires a New Wave of Wildlife Artists
Sir David Attenborough's documentaries have inspired a generation of artists, including the British couple Skip and Katherine Khangurra. The