By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Regenerative farming emerges as key shield against Spanish wildfires
Regenerative farmers in Spain are proving that grazing and landscape restoration can shield land from wildfires. Their methods are effective
Cyclospora outbreak in US raises concerns for Europe
Two people have died in Michigan from cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection linked to contaminated produce. With over 18,000 US cases, Europ
How children talk about stress may signal future mental health risks
A Stanford study of over 200 children shows that speech style—not just content—can predict future mental health issues. Prepositions and abs
Europe's hydropower hits record low as drought deepens, raising gas reliance
Hydropower flows in the Alps are near all-time lows as drought grips much of Europe. Austria and Switzerland saw output drop by half in July
Greek crews gain upper hand on Athens wildfire as winds ease
Greek firefighters are working to contain a wildfire near Athens on its fifth day, with calmer winds allowing waterbombing aircraft to assis
UK's NHS aims for robots in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035
The UK's NHS targets robotic assistance in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035. At Barts Health in London, surgeons are already using the da Vi
EU wildfire tools under strain as prevention lags behind response
Wildfires have burned over 434,000 hectares in Europe this year, testing the EU's emergency response. The bloc has expanded its firefighting
Dutch forest fire near German border spreads to 100 hectares
A forest fire in the southern Netherlands has spread to 100 hectares overnight, authorities said Tuesday. The blaze near Oostrum forced a ca
Heatwave forces Spanish toxic alert, French reactor shutdowns, Greek wildfires
A fire at a Spanish waste plant triggered toxic alerts. France shut three nuclear reactors to protect river levels. Greece battles its worst
Can European bison help Spain's forests resist wildfires?
Rewilding Spain has launched a study in Guadalajara to see if European bison can reduce undergrowth and make forests more fire-resilient. Th
Greek wildfires devastate Porto Germeno as death toll rises
Porto Germeno, a coastal village near Athens, has been ravaged by wildfires that have burned homes and vehicles. At least five people have d
Greek firefighters battle large blaze west of Athens as winds persist
A major wildfire is burning west of Athens, with hundreds of firefighters and water-dropping aircraft deployed. Strong winds are complicatin