By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
England and Wales endure driest July since records began in 1836
England and Wales just experienced their driest July since records began in 1836. Southern England saw its driest month ever, intensifying d
Danube at record low forces emergency energy measures across central Europe
The Danube has hit record lows, prompting emergency measures in Romania, Serbia, and Hungary. Romania's navy cleared rocks to keep a nuclear
Europe's EV boom creates a looming battery waste crisis
More than a million electric vehicle batteries in Europe are set to reach end-of-life by 2030, creating a fast-growing waste stream. Experts
Low-protein diets may slow ageing, new research suggests
A comprehensive review of over 300 studies suggests that lower protein intake may promote healthier ageing by improving metabolism and cellu
EU wildfire strategy: prevention or response? Readers weigh in
The EU has mobilised its biggest-ever firefighting operation across southern Europe. But with fires intensifying, the debate shifts to preve
Aemet issues red alert for Gran Canaria as heatwave grips Spain
Aemet has declared a red alert for Gran Canaria, where temperatures could reach 40°C. Orange alerts are in place for Tenerife and parts of M
Greece wildfire claims two helicopter crew as Athens region remains on alert
Two firefighting helicopter crew members were killed in a mid-air collision near Psatha, Greece. The blaze west of Athens has forced over 1,
EU's largest firefighting response tests limits of cross-border aid
The EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response as blazes hit France, Spain, Greece and Italy. The operation relies
Whisky waste feeds algae that could replace wild fish in aquaculture
Aquaculture's reliance on wild-caught fish for omega-3 is unsustainable. MiAlgae, a Scottish startup, grows algae on whisky waste to produce
Kefalonia wildfires force evacuations as winds hamper Greek crews
Wildfires on the Greek island of Kefalonia and in western Attica forced evacuations on [date]. Strong winds hampered firefighting efforts an
Wildfire in southwest France exposes unexploded WWII shells
A wildfire in southwest France has exposed unexploded World War II shells, prompting bomb disposal teams to sweep the area. Residents remain
Scottish distilleries turn whisky waste into fish feed
Whisky distilleries in Scotland produce vast amounts of draff and pot ale. New projects turn these by-products into protein-rich feed for fa