By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Wildfire smoke is more toxic than car exhaust. How can Europe fight back?
Wildfire smoke is now a major source of toxic air pollution in Europe, with particles more harmful than car exhaust. UN reports urge coordin
EU repair rules aim to cut appliance waste and save consumers money
Fewer than one in five broken appliances in major EU economies gets repaired, costing households €12 billion a year. New EU rules aim to mak
Drought-hit farmers turn to perennial grains for resilience
Repeated droughts are pushing farmers to experiment with perennial grains that need less water and fertilizer. Early adopters see benefits f
Second-hand smoke affects 2.7 billion people, study finds
A third of the world's population is exposed to second-hand smoke, leading to 1.66 million deaths each year. Children are especially vulnera
French billionaire goes on trial for illegal hunting of protected birds
Billionaire Olivier Bouygues and five others are on trial in Orléans for illegal hunting, including protected birds. Police found a mass gra
Salmonella outbreaks rising across Europe: which countries are hit hardest?
Europe has seen a steady rise in Salmonella cases since 2020, costing up to €3 billion annually. The UK, Netherlands, and Belgium have repor
EU agriculture chief: no new funds for drought-hit farmers
After a summer of devastating heatwaves and droughts, the European Commission is urging member states to use existing subsidy flexibilities.
Can timber help solve Europe's housing crisis?
The EU needs over two million new homes a year, and timber construction is gaining ground as a cheaper, greener alternative. But scaling up
Solar ambulance Stella Juva brings off-grid care to remote Kenya
Stella Juva, built by Eindhoven students, is the first road-legal solar ambulance. In Kenya, it drove 800km and powered medical gear for 200
Dolphin calf killed on Ceuta beach where migrants camp; animal group files complaint
A bottlenose dolphin calf was found dead on Ceuta's Trampolín beach, an area where migrants are camped. The association DAUBMA alleges the a
Mediterranean hits record 28.54°C daily average, Aemet reports
The Mediterranean Sea reached a record daily average temperature of 28.54°C on 13 August, the highest since 1940. July was already the warme
Pop-up warnings may cut young people's social media use
Researchers found that pop-up warnings about social media's harms increased awareness among young users. Participants said such messages wou