By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Rare Footage Reveals Complex Social Cooperation During Sperm Whale Birth
Researchers have documented a rare sperm whale birth, showing multiple females from different family lines working together. The footage rev
Iran's Conflict Leaves Toxic Legacy, Threatening Health and Environment for Decades
The conflict in Iran has caused over 400 incidents of environmental damage, releasing toxic pollutants that threaten agriculture and drinkin
A Suburban Refuge: Inside the Parisian Garden Saving Urban Hedgehogs
Sara Stahl has transformed her garden in Orsay, near Paris, into a hedgehog rescue centre called Les P'tits Kipik. She has cared for more th
Europe's Eel Trafficking Networks Face Global Crackdown as DNA Tech Aids Enforcement
The European eel population has declined by over 90% since the 1980s, fueling a lucrative black market. Organised crime networks smuggle liv
Top European Chefs Boycott Endangered Eel as EU Policy Lags Behind Science
A coalition of Michelin-starred chefs is leading a campaign to stop serving European eel, a critically endangered species. Despite scientifi
Europe Confronts the Enduring Threat of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' are linked to serious health risks including cancer and reduced fertility. The EU is advancing some of the wor
Europe's PFAS Phase-Out Faces Uneven Path as Industry Seeks Alternatives
Researchers have catalogued over 500 potential substitutes for PFAS, but critical gaps remain in medical devices and digital components. Com
ECHA Expands PFAS Ban Proposal to Include Military, Medical and Industrial Sectors
The European Chemicals Agency has expanded its proposal to restrict PFAS, adding military, medical and industrial applications to the scope.
UN Climate Chief Warns COP29 Finance Deal at Risk as EU Adjusts Position on China
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that political brinksmanship threatens to collapse negotiations for a new global climate finance goal a
COP29 Climate Finance Talks Stalled as Donor Disputes Threaten Baku Summit
The first week of the COP29 climate summit in Baku concluded with minimal progress on the critical issue of funding for developing nations.
EU States Divided on Microplastics Law as UN Treaty Negotiations Loom
European governments are divided over new rules to tackle microplastic pollution, with key states opposing controls on maritime transport. S
Beyond the EV: Why a Tech-First Approach to Transport Fails Europe's Climate Goals
Author Paris Marx argues that replacing combustion engines with electric vehicles is an insufficient response to the climate crisis. The pri