By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
How a fire-seeking beetle could improve wildfire detection
The black fire beetle flies toward forest fires to lay its eggs, detecting blazes from up to 80 km away. Its heat-sensing organs are inspiri
Poland's coal plants falter as Vistula drought exposes fossil fuel fragility
Poland's coal-fired power plants have cut output as the Vistula River hits critically low levels. The crisis underscores the fragility of fo
Swiss glaciers melt at record pace as heatwaves strip protective snow
The Rhône Glacier in southern Switzerland has lost more than four metres of ice in a single month after successive heatwaves. GLAMOS reports
Sleep quality outweighs screen time and diet for teen grades
A study of over 6,000 adolescents found that sleep quality has a stronger impact on grades and social functioning than screen time, exercise
Wildfire near Narbonne scorches 100 hectares as France battles summer blazes
A wildfire near Narbonne in southern France has scorched about 100 hectares. Canadair planes and helicopters are working to contain the blaz
Portuguese man o' war stings close Basque beaches as Spain issues guidance
Portuguese man o' war have appeared in large numbers off northern Spain, forcing temporary beach closures in the Basque Country and Cantabri
Alsace farmers bet on pulses as drought reshapes agriculture
Faced with recurring heatwaves, four farmers near Strasbourg have switched to drought-resistant pulses. Their cooperative, Graines d'Alsace,
Europe heatwave: Italy on red alert, Austria sets record
Italy placed all 27 monitored cities under its highest heat alert. Austria recorded its hottest day ever at 41.2°C. The heat is disrupting n
Record-low Danube strands boats and exposes sandbanks in Serbia
The Danube in Serbia has hit a record low, stranding boats and exposing sandbanks. River traffic is disrupted, and authorities are monitorin
El Niño and ocean heat could push 2026 into record-breaking warmth
Forecasts point to a powerful El Niño that could release pent-up ocean heat, making 2026 a record-breaking year. Climate scientists say huma
West Nile virus surges in Greece and Italy as Europe reports rising cases
Greece has recorded 65 West Nile virus cases since spring, with six deaths, all in patients over 65. Italy leads Europe with 94 cases, and t
Paks restart nears as Danube recovery eases Hungary's power fears
Danube water levels are recovering, raising hopes for a swift restart of Hungary's Paks nuclear plant. Prime Minister Péter Magyar reports l