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By Elena Novak

Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.

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Oak Processionary Caterpillars Paralyze Berlin Neighbourhoods, Elderly Trapped Indoors
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Oak Processionary Caterpillars Paralyze Berlin Neighbourhoods, Elderly Trapped Indoors

Oak processionary caterpillars have infested parts of Berlin, forcing closures of sports facilities and green spaces. Elderly residents in J

How Southern Europe Keeps Cool Without Air Conditioning: Lessons for a Warming Continent
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How Southern Europe Keeps Cool Without Air Conditioning: Lessons for a Warming Continent

Southern Europeans have long relied on passive cooling techniques to survive heatwaves without air conditioning. From closed shutters to dam

Ebola Cases Surpass 470 in Central Africa as WHO Warns of Potential Record Outbreak
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Ebola Cases Surpass 470 in Central Africa as WHO Warns of Potential Record Outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 471 confirmed cases, with 84 deaths. The WHO warns it could be

Spain Braces for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Near 40°C
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Spain Braces for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Near 40°C

Most of Spain will experience intense heat this weekend, with temperatures reaching 38°C in the Guadalquivir valley. The heatwave follows th

EU Fossil Fuel Imports Drop Since Iran War, but Germany, Italy, Belgium Buck Trend
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EU Fossil Fuel Imports Drop Since Iran War, but Germany, Italy, Belgium Buck Trend

EU LNG imports dropped 1.2% since the Iran war began, but Germany, Italy, and Belgium increased theirs. Renewables saved €12.8 billion, yet

Northern Lights Expected Over Germany This Weekend: Best Viewing Tips
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Northern Lights Expected Over Germany This Weekend: Best Viewing Tips

The US NOAA has forecast a G3 geomagnetic storm that may bring the northern lights to Germany, especially in the north and along the coasts.

Nosferatu Spider Reaches Baltic Coast: What to Do If Bitten
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Nosferatu Spider Reaches Baltic Coast: What to Do If Bitten

The Nosferatu spider, tracked by Germany's NABU, has spread to the Baltic islands of Rügen and Usedom. Its bite is painful but not medically

Nosferatu Spider Spreads Along Baltic Coast: What to Know About Bites
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Nosferatu Spider Spreads Along Baltic Coast: What to Know About Bites

The Nosferatu spider, native to the Mediterranean, has spread across Germany and is now common on the Baltic Sea islands of Rügen and Usedom

Tornado Hits Gronau as DWD Warns of Weekend Storms Across Germany
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Tornado Hits Gronau as DWD Warns of Weekend Storms Across Germany

A tornado classified as IF1 hit Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia, with winds up to 150 km/h. The German Weather Service warns of thunderstorms

Portugal's Lifeguard Crisis: Half Leave Each Year as Pay and Conditions Deter
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Portugal's Lifeguard Crisis: Half Leave Each Year as Pay and Conditions Deter

Portugal's lifeguard federation warns that nearly half of certified lifeguards do not return each season. Low pay, poor job security, and a

CrowdFarming: How a Spanish Platform Is Reshaping Europe's Organic Food Supply
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CrowdFarming: How a Spanish Platform Is Reshaping Europe's Organic Food Supply

CrowdFarming, founded by the Úrculo brothers in Valencia, lets Europeans adopt trees and buy organic produce directly from farmers. The plat

British Women Among Most Angry in Europe, Survey Finds
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British Women Among Most Angry in Europe, Survey Finds

Over 20% of British women report feeling rage, according to the Hologic Global Women's Health Index. The UK ranks 48th globally, while Germa