By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Deadly Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe, Claiming Three Firefighters
Three firefighters have died battling wildfires across France, Italy, and Spain. Thousands have been evacuated in southwestern France, Sicil
How Climate Gentrification Is Reshaping Europe's Suburban Housing Markets
Climate change is pushing affluent Europeans toward greener, cooler suburbs, a phenomenon known as climate gentrification. A new index from
France's June Heatwave Caused Over 5,800 Excess Deaths, Worst Since 2003
France recorded over 5,800 excess deaths during the June heatwave, the highest toll since 2003. Unlike previous events, mortality rose acros
Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Villa del Prado Near Madrid
Guardia Civil officers evacuated residents in Villa del Prado, central Spain, as a fast-moving wildfire threatened homes near Toledo. The bl
How a Provençal Village Survived a Night of Wildfire Through Community Solidarity
A wildfire tore through the medieval village of Cotignac in Provence, destroying nearly 60 homes and burning thousands of hectares. Resident
Former Southern Water CEO Charged Over Alleged Manipulation of Water Quality Tests
Matthew Wright, former CEO of Southern Water, has been charged with conspiracy to defraud UK regulators by manipulating wastewater flows bef
Global Study Warns Longer Lives Are Not Healthier Years
Life expectancy reached 73.8 years in 2023, but the share of life lived in poor health rose to 14.5% globally. Wealthy countries like the Ne
France's Environment Minister Quits Over Return of Bee-Harming Pesticides
Monique Barbut stepped down as France's environment minister after lawmakers voted to reintroduce two banned pesticides. Acetamiprid and flu
How Belgian Scientists Are Uncovering the Hidden Threat of Marine Microplastics
Microplastics, fragments smaller than 5 mm, pollute oceans worldwide. Scientists at the Flanders Marine Institute in Ostend are using semi-a
French Environment Minister Monique Barbut Rescinds Resignation After Macron Intervention
Monique Barbut announced her resignation Wednesday over the government's decision to reintroduce certain pesticides. President Macron refuse
EU Food Safety Agency Tightens Limits on Forever Chemical TFA in Water
The European Food Safety Authority has cut the acceptable daily intake of TFA by more than half. The decision follows studies linking the ch
Astana's Record Heatwaves Signal Deeper Climate Crisis for Central Asia
Astana, the world's second-coldest capital, has shattered heat records twice this summer. The extreme weather reflects a broader warming tre