By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Anaconda found on Danube bank in Bavaria, far from home
A 66-year-old woman found a two-metre anaconda sunbathing on the Danube near Kirchroth. Police and a reptile specialist captured the non-nat
Five positive tipping points could make climate recovery self-sustaining
A landmark study from the University of Exeter and The Earthshot Prize reveals 51 solutions that can trigger rapid, transformative change. F
Mediterranean's €682bn renewables pipeline outpaces US plans
The Mediterranean has 552 GW of utility-scale solar and wind projects in development, worth €682bn. Spain leads with 165 GW, while Egypt eme
Portugal turns cork from wine stoppers into rocket shields
Portugal produces half the world's cork, and Corticeira Amorim is leading its reinvention. From traditional wine stoppers to thermal shields
Sweden's election: healthcare promises collide with workforce reality
Healthcare tops Swedish voters' concerns ahead of Sunday's election, with 64% naming it a priority. Parties offer bold fixes, but doctors sa
Night-time light exposure linked to heart damage, study finds
A new study in the European Heart Journal finds that even dim light during sleep—like a phone screen or a door gap—can alter heart structure
El Niño's looming threat to Galápagos wildlife and ecosystems
Forecasters predict a very strong El Niño, with sea temperatures 2.2°C above normal. Scientists warn of severe impacts on Galápagos wildlife
Compassion for others needs self-compassion to boost well-being
A McGill University study of over 1,200 people found that compassion for others only benefits mental health when combined with self-compassi
Brussels plans post-2030 renewables overhaul as grid bottlenecks loom
The European Commission is preparing a post-2030 renewable energy overhaul, shifting focus from regulation to grids, storage, and investment
UN climate chief urges Europe to lead clean energy transition
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell warns that Europe's summer heat is the price of fossil fuel addiction. He calls on EU law
France alerts 1.6 million women to contraceptive tumour risk
France's ANSM is notifying 1.6 million women about a low but real risk of meningioma linked to desogestrel contraceptives. The risk rises wi
Mental preparation for surgery boosts recovery outcomes
A new study highlights the importance of mental preparation before major surgery. Patients who engage in psychological preparation often exp