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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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Dozens Disembark Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship After First Death, Dutch Officials Confirm
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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
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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

Machine Learning Reveals Parkinson's as Multiple Diseases, Not One
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Machine Learning Reveals Parkinson's as Multiple Diseases, Not One

Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven used machine learning to identify two main groups and five subgroups of Parkinson's disease in fruit fly mo

Solar Battery Storage: How It Works and Whether It Cuts Your Bills
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Solar Battery Storage: How It Works and Whether It Cuts Your Bills

Solar battery storage allows households to use stored energy at night or on cloudy days. Costs have fallen 90% since 2010, but a typical 5kW

Timmy the Humpback Whale Presumed Dead After Controversial Release in North Sea Shipping Lane
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Timmy the Humpback Whale Presumed Dead After Controversial Release in North Sea Shipping Lane

Timmy the humpback whale is presumed dead after a private rescue operation released him in a busy North Sea shipping lane near Skagen, Denma

Hantavirus Outbreak on Antarctic Cruise Ship Highlights Risks of 'Last Chance Tourism'
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Antarctic Cruise Ship Highlights Risks of 'Last Chance Tourism'

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius has killed two and sickened dozens, highlighting the dangers of 'last chance to

Italy Tops Europe’s PM2.5 Pollution Rankings, Balkans Face Highest Health Risks
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Italy Tops Europe’s PM2.5 Pollution Rankings, Balkans Face Highest Health Risks

Italy leads Europe in PM2.5 pollution, with towns in Puglia exceeding EU limits by over four times. The Balkans and Eastern Europe face the

Canary Islands President Rejects Madrid's Decision to Dock Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship
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Canary Islands President Rejects Madrid's Decision to Dock Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship

The Canary Islands' president has publicly rejected the Spanish government's decision to transfer the MV Hondius cruise ship, hit by a hanta

Study Links Masculine Norms to Higher Carbon Footprints Across Europe
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Study Links Masculine Norms to Higher Carbon Footprints Across Europe

Research from over 20 scientists across 13 countries shows men's consumption patterns, particularly in transport and meat, drive higher emis

Danish Authorities Investigate Death of Humpback Whale Timmy After German Public Fascination
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Danish Authorities Investigate Death of Humpback Whale Timmy After German Public Fascination

Danish scientists are performing a necropsy on Timmy, a humpback whale that drew widespread attention in Germany and beyond. The whale died

Norwegian Study Links Fruit and Vegetable Intake to Better Mental Health in Young Children
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Norwegian Study Links Fruit and Vegetable Intake to Better Mental Health in Young Children

Researchers in Norway analysed data from 363 four-year-olds and found that frequent fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with lower

Sweden's Clean Energy Success Undermined by Coordinated Anti-Wind Disinformation Campaign
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Sweden's Clean Energy Success Undermined by Coordinated Anti-Wind Disinformation Campaign

Sweden generates 99% of its electricity from low-carbon sources, yet a new study finds it is the epicenter of a coordinated anti-wind disinf